User switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to shedding, experienced two sheds, and now uses 5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, and 3ml oral castor oil daily. Hair has recovered from the second shed, and the user plans to maintain the current treatment.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride (0.5 mg three times a week) and RU58841 (5% once a day), with no side effects reported from RU58841. They are considering increasing the RU58841 dose or adding minoxidil for further improvement.
Dutasteride users report mixed results, with some experiencing shedding and others seeing no improvement or hair regrowth. Many users also discuss using finasteride and minoxidil, with some preferring topical treatments for better results.
A sugar gel containing 2-deoxy-D-ribose has shown promising hair regrowth results in mice, comparable to Minoxidil. Users are discussing the potential to buy and try this compound themselves.
Pyrilutamide, a new drug being tested to combat hair loss that has been found to perform comparably or better than finasteride and dutasteride in the initial 6 months of treatment with minimal reported side effects.
The user is considering switching from Minoxidil to dutasteride for hair loss treatment but is concerned about the potential for increased shedding. They are seeking advice on whether to wait for the current shedding phase to subside before starting dutasteride.
The conversation is about adding dermarolling to a hair loss treatment routine. The user seeks recommendations for dermarollers, stamps, or pens, emphasizing the importance of quality and proper cleaning.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and dutasteride but is experiencing significant hair shedding, including smaller hairs. They are concerned if this shedding indicates the treatment is working.
A 38-year-old user shared progress pictures after 3.5 months of using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermastamping, and Nizoral shampoo, reporting significant hair regrowth. The user is optimistic about further improvement, while others discuss the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a hair loss treatment called CB (Breezula) in comparison to Pyrilutamide, and its potential when combined with Finasteride. There is uncertainty about when or if phase 3 trials for Breezula will begin.
The user has been using finasteride for 4 years and minoxidil for 1 year, with a recent break from minoxidil due to shedding concerns. They resumed minoxidil and started dutasteride 3 times a week, but are experiencing increased hair shedding.
A 23-year-old with hair loss uses finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments, considering adding dutasteride due to hairline recession. They seek advice on dutasteride's effectiveness and sourcing.
User discusses hair regrowth using RU58841, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Many users praise the progress and ask about the treatments' effectiveness and side effects.
A woman experiencing hormonal hair loss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hair loss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.
The user started treating their slightly thinning, receded hairline with a serum containing Redensyl and other ingredients, and dermarolling weekly. They recently began taking finasteride and plan to stop Redensyl in the future to test if hair loss resumes.
Teenagers experiencing hair loss face ridicule instead of support, impacting their mental health. Effective treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling.
The user has experienced limited hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil foam, and occasional dermarolling since August 2023. They are considering switching to dutasteride, adding oral minoxidil 2.5 mg, and RU58841 to improve results.
The user is documenting their experience with oral dutasteride (dut) 0.5 mg and minoxidil (min) 5 mg for hair loss, planning to add RU58841 after three months. They previously used finasteride with success and are now experiencing increased shedding but also new hair growth.
The user is experiencing hair miniaturization despite using dutasteride 0.5mg daily and oral minoxidil 3mg daily for three months. They are advised to continue the treatment as full effects may take up to a year.
A user shared a two-year update on their hair loss treatment using dutasteride (0.5mg/day), minoxidil (Kirkland topical foam 2x/day), a 1.5mm derma roller every other week, and a daily multivitamin with biotin. They reported significant hair regrowth with no side effects, emphasizing the importance of consistency and a healthy lifestyle.
The user is considering using Ruderma to maintain hair and is concerned about potential hair loss acceleration due to starting TRT. They are also inquiring about the use of minoxidil, RU58841, and a derma roller for hair maintenance.
The post and conversation are about a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically switching from finasteride to dutasteride. The user experienced significant hair shedding after the switch, with others suggesting patience, noting similar experiences, or questioning the user's decision and medical consultation.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.
Hair loss treatments like Dutasteride, RU58841, Finasteride, and Minoxidil are discussed, with skepticism about their effectiveness without photographic evidence. The conversation humorously critiques the reliance on anecdotal evidence for these treatments.