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      community Maintenance dose of Finisteride

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low doses of finasteride, even as low as 0.25 mg, can effectively prevent hair loss without significantly lowering DHT levels. Combining finasteride with natural DHT-lowering solutions may achieve similar results to higher doses.

      community Dutasteride and elevated (LDL) cholesterol

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and noticed elevated cholesterol levels, questioning if dutasteride caused this change. They also take Vitamin D, biotin, magnesium, ginkgo biloba, omega-3, and NAC, and are concerned about the impact of these supplements and their health on cholesterol levels.

      community Clascoterone - what we have right now

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 3 months ago
      Clascoterone is a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showing modest to moderate hair regrowth, and may be available by 2027-2028. It is considered safer than finasteride, with discussions on its effectiveness compared to RU58841 and pyrilutamide.

      community Dutasteride Mesotherapy or Oral Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user is considering dutasteride mesotherapy versus oral finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about side effects. Other users share experiences with both treatments, suggesting oral finasteride as more effective and cost-efficient, while also discussing the use of minoxidil, alfatradiol, and potential side effects like gynecomastia.

      community My Current Stack: Every Studied Natural at Maximum Concentration

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss treatment regimen using high concentrations of natural ingredients: pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, rosemary and peppermint essential oils, and caffeine. The user also practices microneedling, scalp massage, and takes Nutrafol.

      community 3 months on 1.2mg fin and 3mg minoxidil 2.5mg biotin, oral pill

      in Is this regrowth?  42 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 25-year-old user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 3 months on 1.2mg finasteride, 3mg minoxidil, and 2.5mg biotin, with no side effects. Other users discussed their experiences with similar treatments, including Hims chewables, and shared optimism about the results.

      community fluridil (topilutamide) vs. cb-03-01 (clascoterone)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of fluridil and clascoterone in preventing hair loss and inquiring about their use as standalone treatments. There is a question about the concentration of the fluridil brand for efficacy.

      community 34/F with hair thinning

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 34-year-old female is experiencing hair thinning after stopping birth control pills and a damaging hair treatment. She has normal bloodwork and a normal trichogram but is considering trying MSM or Saw Palmetto for her hair loss.

      community Beating gyno symptoms on fin: my recent success

      in Update  18 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user successfully managed finasteride-induced gyno symptoms by making lifestyle changes, including fasting, avoiding soy, and increasing cardio. They resumed finasteride with a lower dose combined with minoxidil and P7 vitamins without recurrence of symptoms.

      community Anybody used Fluridil ? Is my last hope.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, with suggestions including fluridil, oral minoxidil, alfatradiol, and cb-03-01. Concerns about finasteride's side effects, including potential breast cancer risk, are also discussed.

      community CB-03-01: I need help

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user stopped using finasteride and RU58841 and is considering CB-03-01 for androgenic alopecia but is concerned about the cost and effectiveness, especially at a lower dose than in clinical trials. They are also using minoxidil, micro-needling, and nizoral shampoo but are unsure about the correct application method for CB-03-01.

      community We don't talk about vitamin E enough

       57 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user shared that taking vitamin E, specifically tocotrienols, seemed to reduce their hair shedding, and they are also using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling for hair loss. Another user cautioned against high doses of vitamin E due to potential health risks.

      community GT20029 Will Replace Finasteride For Hair Loss

      in Research/Science  50 upvotes 1 month ago
      GT20029 shows promise as a topical treatment for hair loss, potentially replacing finasteride for some due to its low systemic exposure and ability to degrade androgen receptors. However, skepticism remains about its long-term efficacy and availability, with some users expressing doubt about new treatments consistently failing to reach the market.

      community Thoughts of this sub on Melatonin?

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Melatonin, gingko biloba, and biotin are effective for treating hair loss with good tolerability. Alternatives like dutasteride, minoxidil, and other peptides are also discussed.

      community L. reuteri (probiotic for Androgenic Alopecia)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  34 upvotes 2 months ago
      L. reuteri, a probiotic, is being explored for its potential benefits in treating androgenic alopecia, possibly enhancing finasteride's effects and reducing inflammation. The user combines this with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements, noting some improvement in hair loss.

      community Lab results from actifolic RU58841

      in Product  39 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment RU58841, which was tested for quality and found to be 96+% pure. The conversation includes various responses, with some users questioning the safety of the product and others expressing satisfaction with the test results.

      community The lowest cyproterone dose to stop mpb

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses using cyproterone acetate at 12.5 mg to manage hair loss, with concerns about its effects on testosterone and potential health issues. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with varying experiences and outcomes.

      community My personal thoughts on DHT. belive it or not

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a personal theory on the role of DHT in stress and reproduction, suggesting it converts testosterone for reproductive traits. The discussion includes skepticism and mentions individual differences in physiology and neurochemistry.

      community Nuclear topical fin formulation?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment involving oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and a custom topical formulation with minoxidil, cetirizine, finasteride, progesterone, and hydrocortisone. The user seeks advice on the effectiveness of these ingredients for diffuse thinning.