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      community 6 months of hair loss. 0.5mg dutasteride daily, minoxidil topically nightly, nizoral shampoo a few times, vitamin D has been optimized for several weeks, now starting Zinc supplementation

      in Update  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male experiencing increased hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, minoxidil nightly, and optimizing vitamin D, is considering zinc supplementation and seeking a dermatology referral. Concerns about potential shedding, thyroid levels, and zinc dosage are discussed, with advice to monitor and avoid over-supplementation.

      community Compounded topicals

      in Female  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      BionicBell discussed using Bimatoprost, a medication typically for eyelash growth, for hair loss and mentioned a compounding pharmacy that can mix it with other ingredients like minoxidil and finasteride. They are seeking advice on using topical finasteride for female pattern baldness and are considering a custom foam combination to maximize hair growth results.

      community My Dermatologist wants me to take Dut because Fin has too many risks?

      in Treatments  119 upvotes 8 months ago
      A dermatologist recommended switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to concerns about finasteride's side effects, despite the user not experiencing any. The user is considering transitioning strategies, including stopping finasteride immediately or overlapping both medications.

      community A little suspicious of a suggested prescription.

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is considering switching from finasteride to a combination capsule of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and biotin for hair loss, but is unsure about the credibility and cost. Other users suggest getting separate prescriptions for better control and cost-effectiveness.

      community 21M in Egypt Seeking Oral Minox Alternatives Due to Safety Concerns with Cat

      in Treatments  371 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user in Egypt is seeking alternatives to oral minoxidil, which is banned there, after stopping topical minoxidil due to concerns for their cat's safety. Suggestions include drinking diluted topical minoxidil or making homemade minoxidil tablets, but these methods carry significant risks and are not recommended.

      community How aggressive can I push my stack?

      in Treatments  165 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 21-year-old male is experiencing crown balding and is using RU58841, topical minoxidil, and plans to add dutasteride and oral minoxidil to his treatment. He seeks advice on increasing his treatment stack despite previous side effects like chest pain.

      community Group Buy for MR antagonist finerenone

      in Product  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      User discusses group buy for finerenone, a third-gen mineralocorticoid antagonist for hair loss treatment. Finerenone inhibits TGFb, NOX, and ROS, and improves renal and cardiac function; topical dose should be no more than 10mg per day.

      community Is it okay to take minoxidil orally if I am already taking finasteride?

      in General  108 upvotes 1 year ago
      Taking oral minoxidil with finasteride is generally acceptable and can be more convenient than using topical minoxidil. Dermarolling may enhance minoxidil absorption, and dutasteride is a stronger alternative to finasteride for DHT suppression, but it may have more side effects.

      community Clascoterone for hair loss. Promising study.

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 6 months ago
      A new topical medication, Clascoterone, shows promise for hair loss, improving hair count significantly. Trials for Breezula are ending, but sign-ups for PP405 trials are available for 2026.

      community Need advice on Dutastedride Usage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user in their mid-20s is considering using oral Dutasteride, prescribed by a dermatologist, alongside topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, biotin, and zinc for hair loss. Other users suggest Dutasteride is more effective than Finasteride for regrowth, despite not being approved for hair loss in the U.S.

      community Topical Finasteride Selection

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking advice on choosing the right topical finasteride for hair loss, considering different formats (spray, gel, aqueous solution) and brands (Xyon, Ro, Keeps, Hims Rx Hair Loss Serum, Happy Head Topical Rx Serum). They are also concerned about the optimal strength to minimize side effects while using it with topical minoxidil.

      community Minoxidil 1 or 2 times a day? tretinoin?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been taking dutasteride for 7 months with unimpressive results and recently started using minoxidil once a day. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of using minoxidil twice a day and the addition of tretinoin to enhance results.

      community Topical finasteride vs oral. Please help

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      User on finasteride and redensyl serum sees progress, considers switching to minoxidil and topical finasteride mix. Another user claims topical mix is more effective than oral finasteride and has no side effects.

      community Locklabs + Dutasteride Formula

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness and value of a Locklabs pill containing finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and a low dose of dutasteride for hair loss. The user is uncertain if the .1mg dutasteride dosage is sufficient and worth the cost.

      community rudirect ru58841 seems bunk to me

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      RU58841 from rudirect caused more hair shedding and itch, while anageninc's RU58841 improved the situation. Users are concerned about the quality and authenticity of RU58841 from different suppliers, including those from China.

      community Vitamins Deficiency and blood works result

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about a user planning to start minoxidil treatment and considering increasing zinc intake to improve testosterone and libido. They are concerned about potential hair loss due to increased testosterone and are advised to consider magnesium supplementation and the effects of DHT if not on finasteride or dutasteride.

      community Allergan recruiting for Setipiprant trial in the US

       13 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses a clinical trial for Setipiprant in the US, starting June 29th, with eligibility excluding recent users of minoxidil or finasteride. It encourages informed decision-making before signing up.