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      community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

      in Research/Science  643 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

      community Why is there so much negativity around pyrilutamide?

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide is discussed as an effective hair loss treatment by some users, despite skepticism due to limited data and underwhelming trial results. Users compare it to finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with some expressing interest in its potential as an adjunct treatment.

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

      in Insane  35 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 Aminexil. Where to get it?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses transitioning from topical to oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment and explores the potential use of Aminexil, despite concerns about its effectiveness compared to minoxidil. It highlights the risks and side effects of oral minoxidil, such as potential heart and liver damage, and emphasizes the importance of monitoring blood pressure.

      community Upcoming New Treatments - Based on Phase

      in Research/Science  59 upvotes 3 months ago
      Several new hair loss treatments are in development, with Cosmo Breezula and Kintor KX826 being the furthest along, expected to be commercialized by 2027. Veradermics is the only treatment in pill form, while others like KX/GT/Breezula will be topical.

      community My dermatologist uses oral minox and dutasteride

      in Minoxidil  65 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss and the potential side effects. The user discussed their doctor's advice to take 1.25 mg oral minoxidil and .5 mg dutasteride daily, with a warning that those with heart conditions should not take oral minoxidil. Other users shared their experiences, including taking finasteride and noting the possible overkill of the dosage prescribed by Jirons1's dermatologist.

      community 4 month Dutasteride & topical Minoxidil [happy with progress]

      in Progress Pictures  149 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is happy with the progress in hair density after using a regimen of oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Tretinoin cream, Ketoconazole shampoo, and an LLLT helmet. They reported no side effects and noted that Dutasteride and Tretinoin were particularly effective.

      community Dear RU58841 Users- How did it go?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      RU58841 is used by some for hair loss when finasteride and minoxidil are ineffective. Users report mixed results, with some experiencing side effects like chest pain and mood changes.

      community Will stopping ketoconazole make a difference?

      in Ketoconazole  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and ketoconazole for hair loss and is considering changing shampoos due to dryness caused by ketoconazole. Responses suggest that stopping ketoconazole won't affect hair loss unless the user has seborrheic dermatitis, and recommend using conditioner or using ketoconazole shampoo less frequently.

      community Pyrilutamide: hairloss continues

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing continued hair loss despite using Pyrilutamide and considering the need for more time or better quality control for the treatment. Another person suggests waiting for the drug to be officially approved due to potential quality issues with current products.

      community The Ultimate Stack without finasteride

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user successfully maintained hair using fluridil, alfatrodial, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo after experiencing side effects from finasteride. They question why this combination isn't more popular despite its effectiveness.

      community Finasteride and Metformin together?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about whether it's safe to take Metformin for weight loss and Finasteride together, with the concern that Finasteride is not commonly used for hair loss treatment in the user's location, and their doctor is not knowledgeable about it.

      community 4 months of fin/min topical and nizoral

      in Progress Pictures  253 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 4 months of using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral, noting significant hair improvement. They apply minoxidil once daily with a head massager and use 1% Nizoral 3-4 times a week, reporting no side effects.

      community Heads up for guys with pregnant wives.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 week ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride are not considered safe during pregnancy, with some users suggesting caution and others sharing personal experiences of no issues. The general consensus is to avoid these medications during pregnancy to prevent any potential risks.

      community Dut only? Had to drop oral minoxidil

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user stopped oral minoxidil due to side effects and is now using dutasteride mesotherapy and plans to start oral dutasteride. They are concerned about potential hair shedding and wonder if dutasteride alone will be effective.

      community 46 Days Results: Oral Fin + Oral Min + Ketoconazole Shampoo

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 46-day progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, noting significant improvement and no major side effects. They advised ensuring dermatologists understand diffuse thinning and expressed disappointment with their initial dermatologist's recommendations.

      community Acne breakout caused by oral minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 week ago
      Switching from topical to oral minoxidil caused acne breakouts, leading the user to revert to topical use. Finasteride was also used, but acne was suspected to be linked to oral minoxidil.

      community RU58841 and Min - topical 50 mg each day

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a person's hair improvement after 14.5 months using RU58841 and Minoxidil topically at 50 mg each day, with noticeable hairline improvement but incomplete crown area recovery. The person struggles to take good pictures of their crown area.