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      community My experience with Pyrilutamide

      in Update  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced a slight decrease in hair shedding and scalp itch, and reduced sebum production using Pyrilutamide, but stopped due to chest pain, breathing difficulties, and heart issues. They felt normal a week after discontinuing and doubted FDA approval for the drug.

      community Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?

      in Chat  14 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.

      community Iron, Anemia, DNA testing, and bloodwork

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses personal experiences with hair loss and highlights the potential impact of anemia and nutrient deficiencies on hair health. Treatments mentioned include changing shampoo/conditioner, taking MSM, collagen, hyaluronic acid, astaxanthin, B12, folate, and bovine blood capsules.

      community 29f Female on Dutasteride Progress.

      in Female  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 29-year-old woman with genetic hair loss started using 0.5 dutasteride a week ago and has noticed increased shedding, no sexual side effects, and less oily skin. She plans to provide updates and is not concerned about potential birth defects as she doesn't plan to have more children.

      community Huge hair shedding on Astaxanthin.

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Astaxanthin may cause increased hair shedding, affecting even transplanted hair and eyebrows. The user has tried various treatments for androgenic alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Severe Vitamin D deficiency?

      in Chat  16 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about severe Vitamin D deficiency and its potential link to hair loss. The user is already using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, and topical minoxidil for aggressive hair loss.

      community Are we underestimating systemic absorption with homemade/generic Topical Fin? (HPCH vs. PG/Ethanol formulations)

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      Topical finasteride may have higher systemic absorption and lower efficacy when using a Propylene Glycol/Ethanol formulation compared to the hydroxypropyl chitosan (HPCH) formulation. The safety profile of topical finasteride relies heavily on the HPCH formulation, and using standard solutions might lead to different pharmacokinetics.

      community DUPA, Non Responders and Connective Tissue Disorders

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 27-year-old male with diffuse hair loss, including the donor area, did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil. He suspects his hair loss may be linked to a mild connective tissue disorder, possibly affecting the structural support of hair follicles, rather than being purely hormonal.

      community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      OP is exploring ways to stop or reverse greying hair, using NAC and considering PABA supplements. Some users suggest hair dye, black strap molasses, and copper as potential solutions.

      community Finally Scalp Folliculitis-Free after 2 Decades of Suffering

      in Treatment  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 37-year-old male resolved scalp folliculitis by adopting a low-histamine diet and taking Vitamin A, Zinc, and Fish Oil, leading to better skin health and thicker hair. He warns about the potential toxicity of excessive Vitamin A intake.

      community RU and cetosomal minoxidil topical

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      Mixing RU58841 with cetosomal minoxidil is discussed due to scalp irritation from ethanol PG vehicles. A mixture of the two turned bright pink when left to dry.

      community The best vehicle/carrier for RU58841

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the best vehicle for RU58841, comparing trichosol and Garnier/Vichy Stemoxydine, avoiding propylene glycol (PG) or ethanol due to previous scalp damage. The user is also seeking sources for these products in the EU.

      community Ordered copper peptides - how to apply?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Gizzela is unsure about the dosage and frequency of copper peptides and asks if they can be used with Stemoxydine. They seek advice on applying these treatments together.

      community M20 Vitamin D Deficiency and Hair Thinning

      in General  75 upvotes 10 months 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 FYI you can't donate blood when on fin/dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  269 upvotes 7 months ago
      People on finasteride or dutasteride cannot donate blood due to the risk of birth defects if the blood is given to a pregnant woman. It's advised to stop finasteride for a month and dutasteride for six months before donating.

      community 18 months Dut - Shed after shed without any gains

      in Update  115 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride caused persistent hair shedding and no improvement for 18 months, leading to a switch back to finasteride. The user also uses oral minoxidil and plans to focus on better scalp health.

      community JXL082 is not PP405 and Everychem followed the wrong lead

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 8 months ago
      JXL082 is not the same as PP405, leading to a halt in sales and a plan to synthesize the real PP405. There is skepticism about the safety and effectiveness of JXL082 and PP405, with concerns about patent issues and the long-term impact on hair growth.

      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.