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      community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  311 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.

      community New Treatments, and a Huge Group Buy with Lots of Research

      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is organizing a group buy for various compounds aimed at reversing hair loss and gray hair, and improving brain health and fat loss. The user has developed a treatment plan based on extensive research and is inviting others to participate, with the option to choose only the compounds they need.

      community How does finasteride leave your body?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      Finasteride is metabolized in the liver and excreted through urine and feces. Users humorously discuss its excretion, with one joking about it being expelled through ejaculation.

      community Methods Of Staying Safe On Ru58841 - My 2 Cents

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is used topically to prevent hair loss by blocking DHT, with suggestions to drink grapefruit juice, take breaks, avoid microneedling, and use lower concentrations to reduce side effects. Users discuss applying it at night to minimize systemic absorption.

      community RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc

      in Treatment  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.

      community Oral Minoxidil and Grapefruit Juice

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the potential dangers of taking oral minoxidil and grapefruit juice together. Some users express concern about dangerous drug interactions, while others argue that grapefruit juice may inhibit the metabolism of finasteride. The conclusion is that grapefruit juice may make finasteride less effective, but it won't affect minoxidil.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community The lowest cyproterone dose to stop mpb

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses using cyproterone acetate at 12.5 mg to manage hair loss, with concerns about its effects on testosterone and potential health issues. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with varying experiences and outcomes.

      community Mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.

      community Anything you use without scientific backing, just trusting your gut?

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using peppermint oil for hair loss, with one user applying it undiluted to the scalp and another combining it with finasteride and microneedling. Some believe in its effectiveness despite limited scientific evidence, and also mention rosemary oil as potentially beneficial.

      community KX-826: Long-Term Safety Results are out!

      in Research/Science  157 upvotes 1 year ago
      KX-826 initially improves hair growth but declines after 24 weeks, with mild itching as a side effect. Combining it with minoxidil and finasteride may improve results, but long-term effectiveness is uncertain.

      community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

      in Research/Science  235 upvotes 2 years ago
      Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
      M17 regrowth journal

      community M17 regrowth journal

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  144 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 17-year-old is addressing hair loss with finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. They are considering adding GHK-Cu to their regimen, but others advise caution with finasteride due to age.

      community People who used cyproterone for hair loss

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of 12.5mg cyproterone every other day for hair loss. There's a concern about reducing testosterone potentially increasing DHT and negatively affecting hair.

      community Does caffeine inhibit 5-α-reductase?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      Caffeine may promote hair growth and potentially inhibit 5-α-reductase activity in hair follicles, but its effectiveness and systemic impact remain unclear. Users discuss using topical caffeine solutions, with some experiencing no side effects compared to finasteride.
      Minoxidl for a 17 year old boy?

      community Minoxidl for a 17 year old boy?

      in General  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing genetic hair loss and is considering treatments like Minoxidil, Rosemary oil, or Finasteride. They have a vitamin D deficiency but believe it is not the cause of their hair loss.

      community Should I start taking finasteride at 17.5? (M)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned about its effects on development and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with finasteride or switch to oral minoxidil.

      community Cypro to reverse hairloss + Fin?

      in Treatment 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses using cyproterone temporarily to reverse hair loss, followed by finasteride to maintain regrowth. Concerns about cyproterone's side effects, such as lowering testosterone and potential health risks, are raised, with alternatives like spironolactone suggested for androgen-related issues.

      community Need supplemental products in addition to oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride

      in Product  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss without success and is considering adding topical 17α-estradiol, Pyrilutamide, Clascoterone, or cetirizine. They have confirmed low serum DHT levels and are exploring additional treatments due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and prostaglandin D2.

      community Age :-17 ,on topical fin and min

      in Is this regrowth?  194 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old is using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth. The effectiveness of these treatments is discussed, with some users noting progress and others suggesting more time is needed for significant results.

      community Nizoral ketaconazole any good for dht reduction

      in Ketoconazole  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 17-year-old is looking for alternatives to finasteride for DHT control to preserve hair, considering ketoconazole shampoo for its potential to inhibit 5AR and also thinking about using caffeine-containing shampoos like alpecin or watermans.