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      community If I can’t tolerate 5ari, should I try Pyrilutamide 1%?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about considering pyrilutamide 1% as an alternative treatment for hair loss due to intolerance to 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. Some users suggest it might be effective, while others view it as a temporary solution.

      community Fin/min Progress April - December 2024

      in Progress Pictures  255 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride daily and Rogaine minoxidil 5% foam twice a day, along with vitamin D supplementation. They also managed stress through lifestyle changes like exercise, quitting nicotine, and improving sleep.

      community 1MG Fin 14 Months Results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  160 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hair loss. They experienced some side effects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.

      community Questions about alfatradiol logistics

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is seeking help with using Ell-Cranell for hair loss treatment. They are unsure about the correct application method and dosage. They also inquire about combining microneedling with topical alfatradiol and question a study that referred to alfatradiol as a hair growth inhibitor in male mice.

      community Fin working well but dull orgasm

      in Update  21 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 31-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after switching to oral Finasteride but reported dull orgasms as a side effect. Users suggested waiting for the body to adjust, reducing the dosage, or switching to topical Finasteride to manage side effects.

      community Folic Acid and hair loss

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user experienced hair loss due to a folic acid deficiency and saw hair regrowth after taking a folic acid supplement. They advise checking for a folic acid deficiency before spending money on other treatments.

      community 16month progress on crazy stack

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using a strong combination of hair loss treatments for 16 months, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU-58841, but their hair loss has worsened. They're questioning whether their high testosterone levels or residual scalp DHT are causing further hair loss, with a reply suggesting that even small amounts of DHT can cause hair loss if one is sensitive to it.

      community HRT is literal black magic. Fin 1 mg/day @ 4 years, min 2x/day @ 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day @ 3.5 months, and Spironolactone 100mg/day @ 3.5 months (estra & spiro are medicines you should likely not take if you are a cis man)

      in Progress Pictures  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared progress on hair regrowth using Fin 1 mg/day for 4 years, Min 2x/day for 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day, and Spironolactone 100mg/day for 3.5 months. They noted significant hairline recovery and advised against HRT for cis men due to feminizing effects.

      community 6 month progress on min & fin, stay consistent

      in Progress Pictures  476 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's 6-month progress using topical Minoxidil (5%) and oral Finasteride (2.5 mg) for hair loss, emphasizing consistency for results. The user reports some side effects like mental fog and increased body hair but no significant changes in libido.

      community How does finasteride leave your body?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      Finasteride is metabolized in the liver and excreted through urine and feces. Users humorously discuss its excretion, with one joking about it being expelled through ejaculation.

      community Regression report from 2017 to 2025

      in Progress Pictures  123 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user stopped finasteride for family planning but plans to restart it and is considering dutasteride. Users discuss the safety of finasteride during family planning, with some sharing experiences of having healthy children while on the medication.
      M27 Fin/Min (topical) was fun while it lasted

      community M27 Fin/Min (topical) was fun while it lasted

      in Finasteride  126 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride but had to stop due to high liver enzyme levels. They plan to pause treatment for a month to see if their liver values return to normal.

      community Crown recovery update - 7 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  1035 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 29-year-old reports positive hair recovery after 7 months using liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, low-level light therapy, and vitamins, following a 3600 graft DHI procedure. They experienced no side effects from the topical treatment, unlike with oral finasteride.

      community Ligand Chem cease trading Pyrilutamide

      in Product  14 upvotes 3 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a possible hair loss treatment, ceasing to be traded due to patent laws; and the hope that this indicates it may be a legitimate treatment.

      community Is S5 plus cream an okay alternative to finasteride?

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses using S5 plus cream (Spironolactone, Alfatradiol, and Tempol) as an alternative to finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its effectiveness and potential systemic absorption. The original poster already uses 5% minoxidil and is seeking alternatives due to fears of finasteride's side effects.

      community Topical Finasteride concetrations and amount applied

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical finasteride concentrations and application amounts are debated, with concerns that mainstream solutions may use arbitrary concentrations. A 0.25% solution with a specific application method is suggested as more appropriate than higher concentrations.

      community Recovered from dark finasteride side effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including depression and anxiety, but recovered with DHT injections, sleep medication, and Ayurvedic treatments. They now maintain hair health with minoxidil, PRP therapy, and a good diet, advising against self-diagnosis and recommending consulting a doctor.

      community bpc-157 scalp injections. 3 months

      in Progress Pictures  52 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced reduced hair shedding after three months of injecting 1mg BPC-157 into the scalp, while continuing to use dutasteride and minoxidil. The injections are painful, and the user sometimes switches to injecting into the buttocks.

      community 1mg FIN only. 1 year progress on (28M)

      in Progress Pictures  344 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "Bardo95" shared their one-year progress using finasteride (FIN) for hair loss. They experienced thickening of their general thinning and received compliments on their progress. Other users discussed their own experiences with finasteride and expressed hope for similar results.

      community Conceived on low dose topical fin (.025%), anyone else?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user expressed concern about using low-dose topical finasteride while conceiving, but was reassured that the risk of affecting a fetus is negligible. The user stopped using finasteride during pregnancy and switched to minoxidil and ketoconazole, while others shared experiences and advice on using these treatments safely.

      community Clascoterone powder already available?

      in Product  4 upvotes 1 week ago
      Clascoterone powder is now available, but it's expensive and not widely discussed due to past ineffective results at higher concentrations. Users are skeptical about its effectiveness and are seeking reliable sources.

      community CTE and lots of shedding for over a year

      in Female  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A female user has experienced severe hair shedding since stopping birth control in late 2022, diagnosed as telogen effluvium with no signs of androgenetic alopecia. Despite healthy living and optimal bloodwork, she continues to shed hair daily but also sees significant regrowth.