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A user experienced severe hair shedding and hairline recession after 10 months on finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil.

The post and conversation are about the long-term side effects of using Dutasteride and Finasteride for hair loss, including issues like raised liver enzymes, high cholesterol, and loss of libido. The user advises regular blood work and careful monitoring for those using these treatments.

Dutasteride capsules were exposed to heat and humidity, causing them to soften, and the user considered replacing them with new ones from a local pharmacy. Suggestions included alternating between old and new capsules, storing them properly, and using them topically with Minoxidil, though the user decided to wait and see the effects of Dutasteride first.

The user is experiencing a strange hair loss pattern despite using dutasteride for 3 years and minoxidil with tretinoin for 1.5 years. They recently added microneedling and are considering a scalp biopsy to understand the cause.

A 33-year-old male is documenting his hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, red light therapy, copper peptides, and micro-needling, with noticeable improvement in hair thickness and coverage. He plans to add a topical finasteride/minoxidil spray and aims for a shadow on his scalp rather than a full head of hair.

Switching from oral to topical dutasteride can cause shedding due to changes in DHT levels, and it's recommended to overlap both treatments to minimize this effect. Topical dutasteride may cause scalp irritation, and the user is considering dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative.

The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase and increased flaking and itching while using minoxidil 5% nightly and microneedling every two weeks, with needle length increasing over time. Other users suggest the hair loss may continue without the use of finasteride.

Breezula's development has stalled, leaving users disappointed. The conversation includes skepticism about its approval and effectiveness.

The user has been experiencing continuous hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping. They are seeking advice on what to do next.

The user was diagnosed with DUPA and initially treated with finasteride, then switched to dutasteride which worsened their hair loss. They are now returning to finasteride and adding treatments including oral minoxidil, Proscar, Viviscal, pumpkin seed oil, LLLT, and Nizoral shampoo, hoping for hair regrowth.

OrganTech is working on regenerating hair and teeth, with positive results in mice, but skepticism remains about progress for humans. Users express frustration over the lack of advancements in human hair loss treatments, despite ongoing research and trials.

The user stopped using finasteride after two weeks due to gynecomastia symptoms and shared blood work results questioning if they indicate a cause for the side effects. The user is considering restarting finasteride and seeking advice on their blood work levels in relation to gynecomastia.

The conversation discusses severe hair shedding and thinning, with the original poster using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements without improvement. The discussion highlights the possibility of telogen effluvium and the importance of addressing potential underlying health issues, such as stress and gut health, rather than assuming diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA).

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to hairline regression and scalp issues for some users, prompting a return to finasteride. Users reported better maintenance and regrowth with finasteride compared to dutasteride, despite using oral minoxidil throughout.

Yunce Medical, a Chinese company, is developing hair multiplication technology similar to Stemson Therapeutics, with potential for quicker availability due to favorable regulations. Users express skepticism and hope for future advancements in hair loss treatments.

GHK-Cu serums for hair growth have mixed results, with some users not seeing significant benefits. Users have tried various brands like Tricomin and Actifolic without success.

A user experiencing hair loss received three different diagnoses: androgenic alopecia, traction alopecia, and scarring alopecia, and tried treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without success. They are considering dutasteride but were advised to seek anti-inflammatory medication instead.

The user shared progress on hair restoration using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and 2800 grafts, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and coverage. They discussed the importance of continuing DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride post-transplant to prevent further hair thinning.

KX-826, Breezula, PP405, and Stemson are potential future treatments for hair loss, with varying timelines and mechanisms like blocking DHT and stem cell activation. Users express skepticism about the timeline and mention current options like hair transplants and minoxidil.

The conversation is about treatments for androgenetic alopecia, focusing on hyperresponders. Treatments include Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, leg training, and cold therapy.

Finding a topical solution for hair loss, with specific treatments mentioned such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841.

The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and needling since March. They suspect needling too deeply might be an issue and have adjusted the depth recently.

miR-205, a tiny RNA, can stimulate hair growth by softening aging hair follicle stem cells in mice. Future tests aim to see if this can work in humans.

A user shared their one-month progress using Minoxidil and RU58841 for hair loss, noting significant shedding after micro-needling and seeking opinions on their regrowth. They stopped micro-needling and added RU58841 to their treatment.

Two twins who used Minoxidil, finasteride and dermarollers to treat their androgenic alopecia over a 10 month time period. The user is providing details on the process they use for dermarolling.

A 29-year-old is using liposomal topical finasteride/minoxidil and low-level light therapy (LLLT) to improve hair growth, showing significant progress in crown recovery. The user prefers liposomal topicals to avoid side effects from oral finasteride and uses the iRestore Essential device for LLLT.

A Swiss product called Redensyl, which is supposed to target hair follicle stem cells and has recently been marketed in Europe. The post inquires if anyone has had any experience with the product.

Some people don't see results with FDA-approved hair loss treatments like finasteride or minoxidil due to underlying issues. The video suggests addressing these issues, especially if there are atypical symptoms or other health conditions.

The user completed a Clascoterone study with no observable changes in hair loss and plans to try microneedling and Minoxidil next. They will microneedle weekly and apply Minoxidil twice daily, except on the night of microneedling, and compare results after six months.

Koshine 826 (Pyrilutamide) is being used by several users to address hair loss, with mixed results on shedding and side effects. Some users report reduced shedding and no side effects, while others experience increased shedding and potential issues with libido and erectile dysfunction.