The conversation is about someone seeking information on long-term users of CB-03-01 for hair loss, having experienced negative sideeffects from finasteride and facing rapid hair thinning.
Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.
A user questions if a topical compound with finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, caffeine, and triamcinolone is excessive for hair loss treatment. Another user shares their experience using topical finasteride without issues and notes that alternating finasteride and dutasteride is common.
The conversation discusses a user experimenting with RU58841 for hair regrowth by ingesting it, which others find concerning. There are mentions of potential sideeffects and comparisons to other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and flutamide.
A 23-year-old male with slight hair thinning is using ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, zinc, magnesium, D3/K2, and has just started topical finasteride (0.0125%). He plans to add minoxidil (4.5%) with 17α-estradiol and is seeking advice on the effectiveness and sideeffects of these treatments, as well as the use of a dermaroller.
Some individuals experience sideeffects from 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and are considering hair transplants without these medications, with some opting for surgeons like Dr. Zarev. Others are exploring alternative treatments and waiting for new medications in development, while some discuss managing sideeffects through lifestyle changes or additional medications.
The conversation discusses using cetirizine (Zyrtec) topically to relieve scalp itch associated with hair loss and suggests it may also benefit androgenetic alopecia (AGA). One person found relief from scalp itch after three months on finasteride, noting the itch was linked to areas where hair was lost.
The user started balding at 16/17 and tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride with little success. They recently started applying diclofenac gel to their bald areas and noticed some hair regrowth, attributing this to diclofenac's ability to lower prolactin levels and its anti-inflammatory effects.
The user is on their 5th week of using pyrilutamide for hair loss without experiencing sideeffects and has noticed slight hair growth. They also use minoxidil with finasteride and dutasteride as part of their treatment regimen.
The effects of Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment that is being tested for June/July; and reports from people who have experienced sideeffects similar to those of RU58841, suggesting they may have been sold an incorrect product from their supplier.
Finasteride may have positive effects by keeping testosterone levels higher, potentially maintaining youthfulness and physical performance as one ages. It could also help with conditions related to aging like andropause and sarcopenia without increasing estradiol levels.
The user shared their 5-year hair recovery journey using finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, noting mixed progress but overall improvement. They regret not starting treatment earlier and recently received positive health feedback from their doctor.
Finasteride can aid hair regrowth but may cause sideeffects like depression and sexual dysfunction. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, highlighting varied responses and the importance of informed treatment choices.
The post discusses the use of latanoprost foam for hair growth, with the user expressing concerns about its efficiency and safety. The user is currently using topical dutasteride, which maintains their hair but doesn't promote regrowth, and is seeking a product that doesn't affect hormone levels.
The user plans to switch from topical to oral finasteride (1mg/day) and minoxidil (3mg/day) due to unsatisfactory results with topical treatments. They seek advice on the effectiveness, potential sideeffects, and the timing for considering a hair transplant, with recommendations to monitor health metrics like blood pressure and conduct thorough bloodwork before starting.
MaximusDurkimus shares experience with 0.25mg Finasteride, Minoxidil-induced lupus, and less than 10mg RU58841 for hair loss. Plans to try 0.025% topical Finasteride with 5% Stemoxydine and possibly Tretinoin, Fluridil, or CB-03-01 in the future.
Ketoconazole shampoo does not significantly reduce systemic or scalp DHT levels and is mainly used for its anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory effects. It is not a replacement for finasteride, which is recommended by some users despite concerns about sideeffects.
The user experienced reduced hair loss using grey-market KX-826 alongside Minoxidil foam, achieving better results with Minoxidil liquid but restricted to foam due to an allergy. Initial sideeffects included shortness of breath, racing heart, and dizziness, which subsided after the first week.
People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hair loss. Concerns about sideeffects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hair loss using Finasteride alone.
The conversation discusses the difficulty in distinguishing between sideeffects of finasteride (like brain fog and loss of libido) and depression caused by hair loss. Users share experiences of severe depression while on finasteride, leading some to stop the treatment despite anxiety over hair loss.
Minoxidil caused sideeffects like chest pain and tinnitus for the user, leading them to stop using it and consider switching to finasteride with microneedling. Other users shared similar experiences with minoxidil, while some reported no issues, highlighting varied individual reactions.
Discouragement regarding Pyrilutamide, a drug in development for hair loss, and the potential sideeffects of Finasteride. People discussed anecdotal experiences with Pyrilutamide as well as suggestions to wait out Phase 3 trials before making any conclusions.
The user experienced severe sideeffects from oral finasteride, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, and switched to topical finasteride, which led to significant hair shedding. They are considering other treatments like RU58841 or topical dutasteride and are advised to check testosterone levels and address potential underlying health issues.
The conversation is about managing sideeffects of finasteride for hair loss, with users discussing splitting 1mg pills into 0.5mg doses to reduce fatigue and other sideeffects. Some users experienced initial sideeffects like fatigue and heart palpitations, which improved over time or with dose adjustments.
The conversation discusses concerns about the efficacy of pyrilutamide if left in a mailbox for several hours. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.
Combining oral dutasteride with topical minoxidil and finasteride is being considered to improve hair regrowth. The user is concerned about potential sideeffects and seeks experiences from others.
Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected sideeffects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar sideeffects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.
The user stopped using minoxidil due to headaches, which returned upon resuming the treatment, leading to hair shedding concerns. Alternatives like finasteride and diluted minoxidil were suggested by others experiencing similar sideeffects.