User added RU58841 to their hair loss treatment and experienced quick results. Others also reported positive effects, but one user experienced chest pains as a sideeffect.
The user experienced sideeffects from daily finasteride and reduced the dosage to 0.25mg twice a week while continuing minoxidil. They are considering topical anti-androgens but are concerned about application difficulties and potential sideeffects.
Hair loss discussion involving finasteride's sideeffects and effectiveness. Users shared mixed experiences, with some reporting sideeffects and others seeing positive results.
A user discusses a topical prescription for hair regrowth containing Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Latanoprost, noting Latanoprost's sideeffect of promoting eyelash and eyebrow growth. Others share experiences and information about Latanoprost, highlighting its origins as a glaucoma drug and potential sideeffects.
A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.
A 22-year-old male is switching from topical to oral minoxidil due to limited results with topical use, while continuing oral finasteride and considering sideeffects. Users discuss experiences with oral minoxidil, noting potential sideeffects like swelling and headaches, but also its effectiveness compared to topical treatments.
The user plans to try finasteride again due to past sideeffects, considering a gradual increase starting at 0.25 mg every 5 days to reach 0.5 mg/day. They seek advice on a tapering schedule to minimize sideeffects.
Finasteride can cause sleep disturbances, but these often improve over time. Some users experience sideeffects like reduced libido and brain fog, while others see hair regrowth and manage sideeffects by adjusting dosage or switching to topical treatments.
The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride three times a week due to sideeffects and is considering alternatives like topical finasteride, estrogen blockers, or dutasteride. They are also interested in potential treatments like GT20029 and pyrilutamide.
The user is experiencing one-sided diffuse thinning and has been using finasteride and liquid minoxidil for 4-5 years with minimal results. They are considering whether to save for a hair transplant or address scalp sensitivity and irritation first.
Topical finasteride as a potential alternative to oral finasteride for reducing DHT levels on the scalp with fewer sideeffects, and other hair loss treatments such as minoxidil.
The user has been experiencing severe scalp itching and red spots after using finasteride for two years, suspecting possible allergies or a fungal infection. Despite trying ketoconazole shampoo and stopping saw palmetto supplements, the symptoms persist, leading to increased hair loss.
The user is experiencing a lack of morning erections after using 0.5mg of finasteride every other day for two weeks and is considering whether to reduce the dose, continue, or stop. The discussion focuses on adjusting finasteride dosage due to sideeffects.
A user shared their experience with finasteride, reporting severe sideeffects like erectile dysfunction and watery semen, which improved after stopping the medication. They emphasized the risks of finasteride and decided not to resume its use despite hair loss stabilization.
GT20029 is a topical treatment that degrades androgen receptors to prevent hair thinning and loss, potentially offering fewer sideeffects than systemic treatments like finasteride. Concerns include its impact on hair texture and potential systemic effects, with market availability speculated in 3 to 5 years.
Finasteride's potential sideeffects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in sideeffects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.
Clascoterone is considered overhyped and not as effective as finasteride or dutasteride, but it may be useful as a supportive treatment in combination with other therapies. Users express skepticism about its effectiveness compared to clinical trials, with some suggesting it could be beneficial for those who cannot tolerate other treatments.
The user experienced sideeffects from spironolactone and is seeking alternatives for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), considering saw palmetto but unsure of its effectiveness. They are also exploring the possibility of using topical spironolactone, despite availability challenges.
A user is considering switching from oral to topical treatments for hair loss due to sideeffects like watery semen and erectile dysfunction. They are currently using oral finasteride and minoxidil and are concerned about potential sexual sideeffects with topical use.
A user experienced chest discomfort after taking finasteride for hair loss and is concerned about whether it is a sideeffect or an allergy. They are advised to consult a doctor and consider other hair loss treatments if necessary.
Excessive use of topical minoxidil led to unwanted facial changes and sideeffects. The user plans to switch to oral minoxidil with microneedling for hair regrowth.
Minoxidil may cause wrinkles and dark circles, which some users report can be mitigated by adjusting dosage. Reactions vary, and while some dismiss these sideeffects, others experience significant changes.
Topical spironolactone is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment for those who can't tolerate finasteride, with some users noting varied results and sideeffects. Alternatives like laser caps are also mentioned.
User noticed beard and sideburn hair loss, and thinning eyebrows, diagnosed with alopecia barbae and male pattern baldness, and prescribed Desonide cream. User seeks feedback on Desonide cream.
Clascoterone is suggested as an alternative for those who experience sideeffects from finasteride and dutasteride. It is not widely available yet, but some users are obtaining it from compounding pharmacies or suppliers like Echemi.
The conversation discusses a hair loss and scalp care routine involving ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin gel, clobetasol propionate, and calcipotriol to manage seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and inflammation. It also touches on the role of diet and other treatments like oral minoxidil and pioglitazone for scalp health.
Cetirizine 1% cream significantly improves hair growth and thickness in men with androgenic alopecia. It is considered effective, affordable, and has a low sideeffect profile.
The user experienced severe scalp itching after using RU58841 and ketoconazole shampoo, despite trying moisturizing treatments. They suspect the issue is related to the propylene glycol in the vehicle and are seeking alternatives.
The user experienced hairline recession despite using topical finasteride/minoxidil and is considering whether misapplication was the cause. They are exploring options after experiencing sideeffects from oral finasteride, including possibly returning to the topical formulation with adjusted application methods.
The user is considering using tretinoin with minoxidil to enhance its effectiveness for hair loss, as oral minoxidil and finasteride aren't meeting expectations. They also mention ketoconazole topical as a potential scalp treatment.