A 29-year-old male has been taking 1mg finasteride daily for 8 months and using 5% minoxidil with tretinoin but is experiencing increased hair shedding and higher DHT levels. He is concerned about the effectiveness of finasteride and has noticed low libido and occasional ED.
Dutasteride may not be effective for everyone due to underlying issues, suggesting scalp biopsies for further diagnosis. Users discuss using higher doses of dutasteride, topical treatments, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for hair loss management.
The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.
A 19-year-old male is experiencing accelerated hair recession after two months on oral Dutasteride, despite no noticeable shedding, while also using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride. He is unsure if the treatment is effective and is unable to access RU58841.
A user is experiencing facial bloating from low-dose topical finasteride due to high estradiol levels and is seeking advice on using DIM to manage this issue, including dosage and brand recommendations.
Some users report eye issues like blurry vision and dry eyes while using finasteride or dutasteride, though others experience no changes. Concerns about myopia progression are discussed, but no clear link to these medications is established.
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.
A 30-year-old male has been on finasteride/dutasteride for 3 years, with stable but still receding hairline, and blood tests showing high total testosterone but normal DHT and free testosterone levels. Despite challenges in gaining muscle, he maintains a good physique with a consistent lifting routine and recently improved results with creatine.
A 26-year-old male shared his six-month results using oral dutasteride (0.5 mg/day) and oral minoxidil (3.5 mg/day), noting increased density but little change in the receding hairline. Users suggested dermarolling and adding topical minoxidil for better results, while OP reported no side effects from dutasteride.
A 22-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after five months using 1mg finasteride and 5mg minoxidil, with plans to switch to dutasteride. He reported emotional changes and thicker eyebrows and eyelashes as side effects.
User tried dutasteride, topical finasteride, oral minox, dermawounding, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and ketacozonole for hair loss. Improvement was temporary, now trying RU58841 and seeking help.
The user is experiencing severe hair thinning and is using multiple treatments including topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, latanoprost, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, saw palmetto, and derma wounding. They are considering adding RU58841 and are contemplating a hair transplant and exosomes due to frustration with current results.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving high doses of dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, with concerns about safety and potential side effects. Users advise against the excessive use of these medications, suggesting more moderate approaches and consulting a doctor.
Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.
User discusses using trichosol as a vehicle for hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. They ask about others' experiences and the stability of the solutions.
A 30-year-old man is frustrated with hair loss despite using finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and PRP. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.
A peptide from Japanese water chestnut fruit may help with hair loss by suppressing DHT's effect on hair follicle cell death, potentially serving as a finasteride alternative. The treatment's effectiveness and safety in humans remain uncertain.
A user experienced hair thinning after inconsistent use of finasteride and minoxidil while living abroad. They are now considering switching to dutasteride, which some believe is more effective, though others caution it may not work better for everyone.
User experienced severe brain fog and anxiety from oral dutasteride and is considering dutasteride injections with PRP for hair loss, while currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil. They seek others' experiences with dutasteride mesotherapy and its side effects.
A 32-year-old male with hair loss cannot use finasteride due to erectile dysfunction and minoxidil due to scalp psoriasis. He seeks alternative treatments for his condition.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to significant hair regrowth and thickening for the user, who also uses ketoconazole shampoo. The user experienced increased libido and encourages others not to be discouraged by negative opinions about dutasteride.
After nearly four months on finasteride, a user noticed improved hair quality but developed nipple puffiness, suggesting early signs of gynecomastia. They considered switching to other treatments like CB-03-01 or RU58841 and contemplated consulting an endocrinologist about aromatase inhibitors.
Finasteride and oral minoxidil effectively maintain a youthful appearance and full head of hair, despite genetic predispositions to balding. The discussion also considers the impact of DHT blockers on masculinity and aging, with lifestyle choices like sunscreen use and a vegetarian diet mentioned.
The user has low testosterone and DHT levels and is considering taking finasteride for Norwood 2 hair loss with diffuse thinning. They are seeking advice on whether low DHT indicates high sensitivity to DHT in the scalp and opinions on their lab values.
The user plans to mix Kirkland minoxidil with spironolactone tablets for hair loss. They cannot use finasteride, saw palmetto, or spearmint tea due to side effects like insomnia and low testosterone.
A 24-year-old male has been struggling with hair loss since 2020, trying treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, PRP, vitamins, proteins, and exosomes, but hasn't seen significant improvement. He is considering a hair transplant due to the lack of results from these treatments.
A 28-year-old male with severe hair loss is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects from oral finasteride, despite using topical minoxidil and finasteride with minimal improvement. He seeks advice on whether dutasteride might be effective without affecting libido.
Dutasteride is praised for improving skin and hair regrowth, with fewer side effects than finasteride. Users report mixed results on shedding and regrowth, with some experiencing enhanced libido and skin quality.
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) may result from epigenetic changes and gut microbiota alterations. Supplementing with Allopregnanolone might protect against these adverse effects.