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      community Laser Diode Cap, I already use Oral Fin, Topical Min 5%, Nizoral and Microneedling

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is seeking advice on maximizing hair growth while using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, and microneedling, and is considering adding a laser diode cap, topical finasteride, retinol, and caffeine. Suggestions include using tretinoin with minoxidil for better absorption, switching to dutasteride, and considering RU58841 or pyrilutamide.

      community Anyone read oral minoxidil's leaflet?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is discussed, highlighting potential cardiovascular risks at high doses, but users note that lower doses commonly used for hair loss are generally considered safe. Monitoring by doctors is advised, and some users report taking it without issues, comparing its risks to those of common medications like ibuprofen.

      community FYI you can't donate blood when on fin/dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  267 upvotes 11 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 When dutasteride does not slow down hairloss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user struggling with hair loss despite using dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and dermaneedling. The user is considering other treatments but is hesitant to use RU-58841 due to side effects and is seeking advice on alternative solutions.

      community Strategies for Treatment Resistant Androgenic Alopecia

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing treatment-resistant androgenic alopecia despite using high doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, along with other treatments like microneedling and purilutamide. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant, checking medication authenticity, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 or topical estradiol.

      community Any good experiences with Alfatradiol ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      Alfatradiol is discussed as a weak 5ARI and estrogen, not as effective as minoxidil, RU58841, or CB-03-01, but a safe alternative for those who can't use finasteride. Users express frustration over the lack of strong FDA-approved topical antiandrogens for hair loss.

      community Warning: Minoxidil usage around pets

      in Minoxidil  454 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil is highly toxic to pets, especially cats and dogs, even in small amounts. Many users have switched to oral minoxidil to prevent accidental exposure to their pets.

      community Need help with RU58841 (preparation + dosage).

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using RU58841 for hair loss treatment, specifically mixing it with minoxidil without propylene glycol due to an allergy. The user is considering starting with a lower concentration of RU58841 and making smaller batches to maintain efficacy.

      community RU and Topical minoxidil together ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Using RU58841 and topical minoxidil together is fine and does not cancel out the benefits of each. Applying both treatments consecutively is acceptable.

      community Histamine intolerance and topical treatments

      in Treatments  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experiences histamine intolerance with alcohol-based hair loss treatments like Rogaine foam and seeks alternatives. Suggestions include alcohol-free and PPG-free topical minoxidil or finasteride, and trying Spectral products with different solvents.

      community Swapping from Fluridil to Pyrilutimide?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with the main focus on using Fluridil and considering switching to Pyrilutamide. Other treatments mentioned include minoxidil, topical finasteride, nizoral shampoo, and saw palmetto supplements, with advice to stick with Fluridil for at least six months before considering alternatives.

      community Ru58841 ruined my life. Here’s why.

      in Product  130 upvotes 4 years ago
      User experienced shortness of breath, high blood pressure, red eyes, and eye floaters after using RU58841 for hair loss. They warn others to avoid RU58841 and stick to finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride.

      community Temple revival. Dropping Oral min.

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced negative side effects from oral minoxidil, including cardiac issues and excessive sweating, and decided to switch to topical minoxidil while using other treatments like RU58841, Setipiprant, Azelaic acid, and latanoprost. Another user suggested splitting the oral minoxidil dose to reduce side effects.

      community Stemoxydin and hair cycle question

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using Finasteride for hair loss and is considering adding alphatradiol, stemoxydine, or 2% minoxidil to their regimen. They are concerned that stemoxydine, which shortens the resting phase of hair, might accelerate hair loss in those not using Finasteride by depleting hair cycles without strengthening miniaturized hairs.

      community Question on lifestyle changes when on treatment

      in Chat  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about using topical finasteride for hair loss and concerns about its application, side effects, and practicality. Users suggest switching to oral finasteride for convenience, despite potential side effects.

      community Complete non responder to everything. Modern Norwood Sisyphus

      in Update  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for four years and topical minoxidil with microneedling for a year but has not seen significant results in slowing hair loss. They are considering trying dutasteride despite concerns about its intensity, and others suggest trying oral minoxidil or combining treatments for better results.

      community Has anyone tried this Ru58841 from Amazon ?

      in Product  3 upvotes 11 months ago
      RU58841 from Amazon is unreliable, with users reporting no benefits and side effects like eye swelling and chest pain. Rudirect is recommended for purchasing in Europe.

      community Combining spironolactone with koshine?

      in Chat 1 year ago
      Combining spironolactone with koshine might enhance the effect of blocking androgen receptors for hair loss treatment. The user suggests adding crushed spironolactone pills to koshine.

      community Lowering dose of Oral Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  108 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user plans to lower their oral minoxidil dose from 5 mg to 2.5 mg to reduce side effects like puffiness and hypertrichosis, while also using finasteride and accutane. They are considering caffeine serums for puffiness and discussing dietary changes or switching to topical minoxidil to address bloating.

      community Pyrilutamide vs topical finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering switching to topical finasteride or pyrilutamide to stabilize hair loss before a hair transplant, currently using oral minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include sticking to the current regimen as it is already potent, and caution against using pyrilutamide from unreliable sources.

      community I'm very skeptical about pyrilutamide

      in Product  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      Pyrilutamide's effectiveness is questioned due to overstated claims and previous trial ineffectiveness, with some users opting for finasteride instead. Despite skepticism, some consider adding pyrilutamide to their regimen alongside treatments like bicalutamide.