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      community How insane is this oral min shed?

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.

      community Before and after of Dut and Oral min at 10 weeks

      in Update  35 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair growth using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 5 mg oral Minoxidil over 10 weeks, with initial shedding but no side effects. The treatment was surprisingly affordable at $7 for a 3-month supply.

      community Compounding for topical formulations?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the high cost of a topical hair loss treatment from Happy Head, which contains finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone. The user is seeking cheaper alternatives, specifically asking if there are compounding pharmacies that can recreate the same or similar formulation.

      community 6 months of Mexican Finasteride (1.25mg every other day). It’s working slow but steady.

      in Progress Pictures  281 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 6-month hair loss treatment routine including Mexican finasteride (1.25mg every other day), daily minoxidil, bi-weekly dermarolling, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, noting significant crown growth and some frontal hairline improvement with initial side effects that have since subsided. They are seeking advice to improve results, particularly at the frontal hairline, without resorting to a hair transplant.

      community Shed from increased dose of dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically increasing the dose of dutasteride from 0.5 to 2.5 mg, and the resulting hair shedding. Users share mixed experiences, with some seeing improvement after shedding and others finding higher doses less effective.

      community Switch to Dut??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 6 years ago
      Considering a switch from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, and the use of minoxidil as a last resort due to its effects on hair texture.

      community Dutasteride 5mg progress report

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user reports significant hair shedding and regrowth after increasing their dutasteride dosage to 5mg, alongside using RU58841, minoxidil, and topical finasteride, with no side effects. They recommend high doses of dutasteride, sourced from China, despite concerns about its safety.

      community 10 month update! Fin/min/dermaroller/niz

       440 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 10 month update on the effectiveness of a hair loss treatment regimen involving minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling and nizoral. Questions were asked about using minoxidil alone, dermaroller length, age, and when results were seen.

      community (Serious) Updates and discussion, new treatments in development

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      Finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling are currently the best treatments for hair loss. New treatments like TDM-105795, GT20029, PP405, HMI 115, Tsuji, Scube 3, RU, JW0061, Topilutamide, and verteporfin show promise but have uncertain timelines.

      community Mexican balding victim here, 3 months

      in Is this regrowth?  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started using oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) and dutasteride (1 mg) for hair loss three months ago and noticed no side effects, possibly due to regular exercise. They speculate a possible link between COVID-19 and accelerated hair loss.

      community Just started ru58841, ask me anything.

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, tadalafil, and the recent addition of RU58841. The user shares experiences with these treatments, noting significant hair regrowth and stabilization, and discusses the cost and preparation of RU58841.

      community How long for 0.5mg dut sides to go away

      in Treatments  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced reduced libido and erectile issues after taking 0.5mg dutasteride twice a week for 3-4 weeks. They are concerned about how long these side effects will last.

      community mom said my hair looks great and im more handsome than ever

      in Chat  68 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. The original poster mentions adding dutasteride to their regimen alongside finasteride, noting thicker hair, while others share experiences and concerns about these treatments.

      community Duta 2,5mg/day - No Progress - 28M

      in Update  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using treatments like oral minoxidil, finasteride, and high-dose dutasteride (2.5 mg). They suspect lichen planus might be contributing to the issue and plan to continue treatment while monitoring progress.

      community Recovery from 2nd Dutasteride shed

      in Update  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      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.

      community 9 months of treatment as an aggressive diffuse thinner

      in Progress Pictures  63 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, and other treatments for hair loss over nine months, seeing some improvement in hair thickness and crown volume but continued thinning at the hairline. They plan to continue treatment for another nine months despite being sensitive to DHT fluctuations and are considering increasing dosages or other options like a hair transplant.

      community Oral 5mg minoxidil and 1mg finastride

      in Product  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using 5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg oral finasteride, and Keto shampoo for hair loss, with additional supplements like Biotin, multivitamins, and Vitamin D3 with K2. Suggestions include possibly switching to 2.5mg dutasteride instead of finasteride.

      community What would an actual nuclear stack look like?

      in Chat  41 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including high doses of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and other supplements like pumpkin seed oil and multivitamins. It also touches on more extreme measures like estrogen therapy and castration, with some users emphasizing the importance of overall health and nutrition.

      community 4 mont fin min and dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced improved self-confidence and hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling. Visible results were noted after about three months, with microneedling done once a week.

      community Dermarolling for Diffused Thinning.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user experienced noticeable hair growth after starting dermarolling with a 1mm device, using minoxidil, and nizoral shampoo. They plan to reduce dermarolling frequency to three times a week and are considering additional treatments like finasteride or a hair transplant for increased hair density.

      community Possibilities without Fin/Dut ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experiences severe side effects from finasteride and dutasteride, including low libido and anxiety, and is currently using oral minoxidil despite shortness of breath. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss, having tried pyrilutamide, fluridil, and RU58841 with no success, and are considering future treatments or a hair transplant.
      I know I’m cooked but wouldn’t mind some guidance

      community I know I’m cooked but wouldn’t mind some guidance

      in General  340 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair loss and is considering treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and possibly a hair transplant. They are advised to consult a dermatologist and consider oral minoxidil and dutasteride, while being aware of potential side effects and the need for ongoing treatment.