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Glossary4-azasteroid

synthetic compound mimicking steroids with a nitrogen atom

A 4-azasteroid is a type of synthetic compound that mimics the structure of steroids but includes a nitrogen atom at the fourth position in its chemical structure. These compounds are often used in medical treatments to inhibit enzymes like 5-alpha-reductase, which can help manage conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic alopecia (hair loss).

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community Novel Formulation To Put An End To Hair Loss Once And For All.

in Research/Science 118 upvotes 5 months ago

A pharmacy student proposed a hair loss treatment using minoxidil, finasteride, clascoterone, and tretinoin, aiming for high effectiveness with minimal side effects. Reactions were mixed, with some questioning its feasibility and others showing interest.

community Finasteride, dutasteride, and oral min- My experience

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 126 upvotes 4 years ago

User took Fin for 3 years, Dut for 7 months, and oral Min for 2 months without side effects. Fin stopped hair loss for 2 years, Dut maintained hair, and oral Min regrew thinning hair.

community Fin 4+ years. March 2020 to March 2024

in Progress Pictures 973 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been using finasteride for over four years with minimal side effects, successfully stopping hair thinning and achieving some regrowth. They shared progress photos, but some commenters requested clearer pictures of the crown to better assess the treatment's effectiveness.

community 4.5 months on Finasteride 1mg a day, topical Minoxidil 5% twice a day, and ketoconazole shampoo 1% every time I shower.

in Progress Pictures 179 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and stopped derma stamping to prepare for a future hair transplant. They are considering adding tretinoin to their treatment.

community Minoxidil&Finasteride 7 months progress

in Progress Pictures 936 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their 7-month progress using Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss, which significantly reversed their aging appearance. They applied Minoxidil twice daily, took 1mg Finasteride once daily, micro-needled weekly, maintained a high protein diet with vitamins and biotin, and recommended a balanced lifestyle for best results.

community Huge hair shedding on Astaxanthin.

in Treatment 2 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Astaxanthin may cause increased hair shedding, affecting even transplanted hair and eyebrows. The user has tried various treatments for androgenic alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

in Female 2 upvotes 1 year ago

A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) sixth month

in Progress Pictures 17 upvotes 3 years ago

A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.

community Dutasteride and anal with partner

in Satire 119 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Using dutasteride anally as a hair loss treatment, with humorous and satirical comments on its effects and implications.

community Advanced AGA and DUPA at 25. Starting Nuclear Stack: Day 178 (6 months-ish)

in Update 7 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is treating hair loss with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, Derminator 2, Vitamin D, Biotin, and Zinc. After 6 months, there's no significant visual improvement, but the user feels less insecure about Retrograde Alopecia.

community AH-001 another topical AR degrader beside GT20029, completed Phase I

in Research/Science 10 upvotes 5 months ago

AH-001 is a new topical treatment designed to degrade androgen receptors, targeting the root cause of androgenetic alopecia without the side effects of oral treatments like finasteride. It has shown a strong safety profile and good local tolerability in early trials.

community Future hope ? What do you guys predict ? clascoterone, pyrilutamide, gt20029 etc.

in Treatment 15 upvotes 4 years ago

User tried oral finasteride, topical finasteride, topical dutasteride, and RU58841 but experienced side effects. They discuss upcoming treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, gt20029, and KY19382 as potential options.

community Did anastrozole make your hair worse even on a DHT blocker?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 1 month ago

Combining anastrozole with finasteride/dutasteride may affect hair, as anastrozole prevents testosterone from converting to estrogen, potentially increasing DHT. Users suggest using the lowest effective dose of anastrozole.

community Dutasteride is amazing even for women with FAGA!

in Female 151 upvotes 7 months ago

Dutasteride significantly improved hair health and reduced shedding for a woman with PCOS and hyperandrogenism, without causing depression or anxiety, unlike finasteride. Dutasteride also helped with PMDD symptoms and had no side effects, though it changed hair texture.

community Advanced AGA and DUPA at 25. Starting Nuclear Stack: Day 1

in Treatment 13 upvotes 2 years ago

User starts Nuclear Stack treatment for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, Derminator 2, and supplements. Seeks advice on storing and dosing RU58841.

community Spiro for AGA in Europe

7 upvotes 6 years ago

Treatment options for female alopecia androgenetica, discussing the availability of spironolactone online in The Netherlands and other potential treatments like finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841.

community Extreme regimen and still miniaturized hairs. AGA is just impossible to beat.

in Insane 32 upvotes 3 years ago

A user's extreme regimen for hair loss, which includes taking oral and topical medications such as minoxidil, dutasteride, cyproterone acetate and bicalutamide, but still experiencing miniaturization. Suggestions were made to try other treatments such as RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, while also considering mental health treatment and advice on lookmaxxing.

community 19M: Finasteride Causing Gyno? Considering Anastrozole for Hair Loss Treatment

in Finasteride 143 upvotes 1 month ago

A user is experiencing side effects from topical finasteride and is considering using a low dose of anastrozole to manage potential gynecomastia while continuing finasteride for hair loss. They are unsure whether to start the aromatase inhibitor immediately or wait to see if their body adjusts.

community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

23 upvotes 8 years ago

Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

community For those on TRT and suffer from a more aggressive type of (AGA) hairloss, what are your hair safe protocols?

in Chat 6 upvotes 3 years ago

People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hair loss. Concerns about side effects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hair loss using Finasteride alone.

community Anti androgen shed all over scalp

in Treatment 3 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is experiencing intense hair shedding all over the scalp after applying pyrilutamide to the hairline and taking oral castor oil. They are also using topical finasteride and latanoprost, but are unsure which treatment is causing the shedding.

community Should I hop on DUTASTERIDE at 18??

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 16 upvotes 1 year ago

A user, 18, is considering switching from topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil to dutasteride due to continued hair shedding. Other users shared their experiences with dutasteride, noting potential benefits and risks, including reduced sperm count.

community Been using Dutasteride, Ru58841, Minoxidil, and Ketaconozole for years. Still can't stop shed, recession or loss of density.

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

Despite using dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for years, the user continues to experience severe hair loss and thinning. They seek advice after multiple dermatologists confirmed androgenetic alopecia (AGA) but offered no effective solutions.

community Hair growth stimulated by allogenic adipose-derived stem cells supplemented with ATP in a mouse model of dihydrotestosterone-induced androgenetic alopecia

in Research/Science 42 upvotes 10 months ago

Adipose-derived stem cells with ATP improved hair regrowth in male and female mice with androgenetic alopecia. The most effective treatments were low dose stem cells with ATP for males and medium dose stem cells with non-liposomal ATP for females.

community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) fifth month

in Progress Pictures 8 upvotes 3 years ago

HairCarePls shared their 5-month Dutasteride update, mentioning previous use of Finasteride with no results. They also use Spironolactone, Minoxidil, dermarolling, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Yaz contraception for hair loss treatment.

community Ru-58841 vs KX-826/pyrilutamide while on steroids

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 1 year ago

The user increased their steroid dosage and noticed hair shedding, so they adjusted their regimen by reducing steroid doses and adding oral dutasteride. They are also experimenting with combining RU-58841 and KX-826/pyrilutamide in minoxidil to address hair loss.

community Attempting to assist people who experience gyno on finasteride

in Finasteride 352 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride can cause gynecomastia due to hormonal imbalances, and using an aromatase inhibitor like anastrozole can help manage these side effects. It's important to work with an endocrinologist to address these issues safely.

community Steroid injections helped my hair loss but I have AGA?

in Female 1 upvotes 2 years ago

A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hair loss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hair loss, though the effect lasts less than a month.

community Dutasteride mesotherapy help me !

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 6 months ago

The user experienced side effects like watery semen, erection problems, and decreased libido from finasteride, which resolved after stopping it. They are considering dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative, as advised by their dermatologist, and are concerned about potential side effects.

community What are the alternatives to spironolactone for AGA?

in Female 8 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced side effects from spironolactone and is seeking alternatives for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), considering saw palmetto but unsure of its effectiveness. They are also exploring the possibility of using topical spironolactone, despite availability challenges.