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community Is finasteride better than dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 31 upvotes 10 months ago

Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively than finasteride, but finasteride is more commonly used and approved for hair loss. Users have mixed opinions on dutasteride's effectiveness, with some experiencing better results and others facing side effects or no improvement.

community Won’t pp405 and gt20029 be patented and be almost unreasonably expensive

in Treatment 28 upvotes 10 months ago

Concerns about the potential high cost of new hair loss treatments, pp405 and gt20029, were discussed, with some users willing to pay a premium if they are effective. Alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned as current, more affordable options, and there is speculation about future generic versions and black market availability.

community PRP treatment and Minoxidil: 5 months progress

in Progress Pictures 15 upvotes 10 months ago

The user experienced hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil and PRP treatment. They also took various supplements and adjusted their diet to address deficiencies and support hair health.

community Long time users of Dut/Fin, what would you do differently if you had to start all over?

in Chat 22 upvotes 10 months ago

People shared experiences with hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride. Opinions varied on effectiveness and side effects, with advice to start early and adjust dosages based on individual reactions.

community Oral minoxidil causes me stronger heart beat

in Minoxidil 64 upvotes 10 months ago

Oral minoxidil can cause a stronger heartbeat, which may lessen over time, but if it persists or worsens, consulting a professional is advised. Reducing the dose or switching to a topical form might help.

community 1.5 years on min+fin topical solution still hair falls like crazy

in Progress Pictures 50 upvotes 10 months ago

The user has been using a minoxidil and finasteride topical solution for 1.5 years without improvement and recently added oral finasteride but still experiences significant hair shedding. Other users suggest trying dutasteride, as some have switched from finasteride to dutasteride with fewer side effects, while others discuss dosage strategies and the effectiveness of topical versus oral treatments.

community 19M Experiencing Headaches and Brain Fog on 1.25mg Finasteride Week 2

in General 100 upvotes 10 months ago

The user is experiencing headaches and dizziness two weeks after starting finasteride at 1.25mg, concerned about potential brain fog affecting math studies. They mention hearing that headaches can be normal after starting finasteride.

community Are any of you using topical spironolactone ?

in Treatment 4 upvotes 10 months ago

The user is using topical dutasteride, minoxidil, and spironolactone for hair loss, with positive results after adding spironolactone. Another user takes oral spironolactone, dutasteride, and finasteride, noting decreased libido but no major side effects.

community 23M Starting Topical Finjuve (Fin+Min) for Crown Thinning at 0.2/0.4mg Dosage - Safe?

in General 109 upvotes 10 months ago

A 23-year-old is considering using a topical solution of Finjuve (finasteride and minoxidil) at a reduced dosage of 0.2/0.4mg to treat crown thinning while minimizing side effects. Applying 0.1-0.2 mL is suggested to lower systemic absorption and effectively reduce DHT on the scalp.

community Why not move miniaturized hair follicles somewhere else to treat them? Alternative to hair cloning?

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 10 months ago

Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.

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