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      community Feeling pretty hopeless... Dry skin and eczema causing my alopecia.

      in Chat  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.

      community Tretinoin Efficacy Alone for Hair Regrowth + DHT blocker

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      Tretinoin's effectiveness for hair regrowth alone is questioned, with interest in its use with oral minoxidil. The discussion also considers whether finasteride or dutasteride is the better DHT blocker and if switching to dutasteride is advisable for those without side effects from finasteride.

      community I waited long enough. Shedding since September. Starting RU58841

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride and is now considering trying RU58841 as a last resort. They have checked health factors and suspect stress and poor sleep may contribute to the shedding, but they are determined to try RU58841 to see if it helps with androgenetic alopecia.

      community Switching from Finasteride to RU58841?

      in General  168 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including cognitive and sexual issues, despite its effectiveness for hair growth. They are considering switching to RU58841 and seek insights from others who have made a similar change.

      community 19 year old male and Finasteride

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old male with hair loss and gynecomastia is considering starting finasteride after trying various treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo and consulting dermatologists. He has chronic telogen effluvium and seborrheic dermatitis, with normal testosterone and thyroid levels but low platelet count.

      community Kintor long term safety phase 3

      in Research/Science  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      Kintor's phase III trial for pyri (KX-826) showed promising safety and efficacy results, with no drug-related sexual dysfunction reported. Users discussed their experiences with pyri, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and concerns about the validity of the study results.

      community Bicalutamide effect on androgens?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Bicalutamide blocks androgen receptors, preventing testosterone and DHT from binding, which can help with hair loss but may cause feminization. It is not recommended for those who do not want feminization effects.

      community Dutasteride vs Finasteride and Steroid

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride is preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to fewer side effects. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and RU58841 is effective for hair regrowth, even during steroid use.

      community Dr Couto consultation and finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      Dr. Couto recommends taking finasteride in the morning to align with peak testosterone and DHT production for better effectiveness. Oral minoxidil is acknowledged as better than topical, but the focus is on stabilizing hair loss with finasteride first.

      community Lowest Effective RU58841 Dose?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is discussed as a hair loss treatment, with users considering lower doses like 2.5% to reduce costs. Some users suggest that if already blocking DHT, lower doses might still be effective unless there's high sensitivity to DHT.

      community 10 day solo pyrilutamide update

      in Chat  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss on January 24, applying 1ml daily without other treatments, and after 10 days noticed reduced hair shedding and improved hair quality, with plans to continue for at least 6 months. They experienced chest pain initially, which could be related to starting methylphenidate or pyrilutamide, but the pain has since subsided.

      community How to get finestride presciption

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      An 18-year-old experiencing hair loss seeks a finasteride prescription but faces skepticism from doctors who only recommend vitamins. A suggestion is made to consult a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis and potential treatment with finasteride or minoxidil.

      community Methods Of Staying Safe On Ru58841 - My 2 Cents

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is used topically to prevent hair loss by blocking DHT, with suggestions to drink grapefruit juice, take breaks, avoid microneedling, and use lower concentrations to reduce side effects. Users discuss applying it at night to minimize systemic absorption.