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      community Is microneedling worth it when you're on dut and oral min?

      in Microneedling  11 upvotes 3 months ago
      Microneedling may not significantly enhance hair growth when combined with dutasteride and oral minoxidil, as its primary benefit is improving topical absorption. Some users suggest using a 1.5mm depth for potential follicle stimulation, but results and effectiveness vary.

      community Shedding whilst on Dut and topical min

      in Chat  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 26-year-old from the UK is experiencing increased hair thinning despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and possibly RU58841, while seeking advice on managing side effects and exploring other options.

      community Can I cut back on my Minoxidil dose?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP is experiencing severe side effects from daily Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and Biotin use and is considering reducing Minoxidil to once or twice a week. A response advised seeing a doctor due to heart-related issues.

      community Dutasteride mesotherapy to lower dut dose

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user considering reducing their dutasteride dose due to side effects like lower libido and watery semen. They plan to use dutasteride mesotherapy every three months to maintain hair while reducing systemic DHT suppression.

      community Non responsive diffuse thinning

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, clobetasol cream, and PRP sessions. They seek advice on additional treatments and are advised to check vitamin D, iron, and thyroid levels.

      community B12 deficiency hairloss (hair thinning)

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair loss due to vitamin B12 deficiency is discussed, with some users suggesting supplements and dietary changes, while others recommend medications like finasteride or dutasteride. The conversation highlights differing opinions on the cause of hair loss, with some attributing it to genetics or male pattern baldness.

      community stopping RU58841 while using Oral min+dut

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering stopping RU58841 due to inconvenience and potential side effects, while continuing with oral minoxidil and dutasteride. Another user shared their experience of stopping RU58841 without significant hair shedding while on dutasteride and minoxidil.

      community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.

      in Treatment  55 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.

      community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.

      community Blood work after 17 months on fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 17 months and recently switched to dutasteride, sharing bloodwork results showing no side effects. They express a wish to have started treatment earlier to save their hair.

      community I'm regrowing my hair while being on the harshest steroids

       10 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user is regrowing hair while using steroids by following a regimen that includes Rogaine, RU58841, Dutasteride, Nizoral, PGE2, and occasionally castor oil. Despite using harsh steroids like Tren, Masteron, and Proviron, the user reports successful hair regrowth.

      community Creatine and ru-58841 experiences?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      RU58841 is preferred over finasteride for blocking DHT on the scalp, especially for those with aggressive MPB. Creatine is associated with increased hair shedding, even when using RU58841.

      community M20 Vitamin D Deficiency and Hair Thinning

      in General  75 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair thinning due to vitamin D deficiency and has completed a vitamin D prescription without seeing improvement. Suggestions include waiting a few months for potential regrowth or considering treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for androgenetic alopecia.

      community Efficacy and Systemic DHT Suppression of Topical Finasteride vs Dutasteride

      in General  122 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical dutasteride may have limited absorption due to its higher molecular mass compared to finasteride, potentially affecting its efficacy in suppressing DHT locally. Microneedling might enhance dutasteride absorption, possibly offering stronger local DHT suppression with fewer systemic effects.

      community Iron deficiency, couple of months on iron supplements

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss and regrowth, with the original poster discussing iron deficiency and using iron supplements. Other users mention treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and hair care products for managing symptoms.

      community Transplant Candidate? (26, Male)

      in Transplants  38 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 26-year-old male considering a hair transplant is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, planning to start feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. Many suggest waiting to see the effects of HRT, which may significantly regrow hair, before deciding on a transplant, and recommend adding microneedling and possibly switching to oral treatments for better results.

      community Help! Minoxidil or Duta to avoid Shed of long hair.

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering using Tacrolimus Solution and topical Dutasteride to avoid shedding caused by Minoxidil, which they fear may lead to facial side effects. They are also concerned about scalp sensitivity and are exploring different treatment bases to manage seborrheic dermatitis.