A user's 14 month experience with Dutasteride for hair loss and other users discussing their experiences with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The user is pausing finasteride for blood donation and is concerned about its effect on DHT levels. They plan to supplement with saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil during the pause.
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) may result from epigenetic changes and gut microbiota alterations. Supplementing with Allopregnanolone might protect against these adverse effects.
A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.
A 21-year-old male uses minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss but still experiences progression with high DHT levels. Suggestions include increasing dosages, checking for deficiencies, considering a hair system, or consulting a specialist.
An 18-year-old male stopped using finasteride due to side effects and plans to start topical dutasteride, considering it a potential solution with fewer side effects. He continues using minoxidil despite no noticeable results and is exploring other treatments like RU58841.
Magnesium L-Threonate may help treat balding by reducing DKK-1 expression without affecting DHT. Users discuss its potential effectiveness and application methods, with some considering trying it topically.
The user experienced hair shedding after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and is considering using DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride to address potential DHT-related hair loss. Low ferritin levels due to frequent blood donations may also contribute to hair issues, and the user is working on stabilizing iron levels.
User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.
The experiences of users who have used RU58841 to treat hair loss, including both positive and negative effects. Some side effects reported include chest pain, joint pain in the hands, tinnitus, and increased heartbeat.
User experienced side effects from topical finasteride, including penile pain and reduced sexual satisfaction, and is unsure whether to resume or avoid the treatment. They are seeking advice on whether tapering off the drug might help.
Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.
8 months post hair transplant, OP experiences asymmetrical shedding despite using finasteride and starting minoxidil. The doctor suggests it might correct itself or be due to transplant trauma, recommending a wait-and-see approach.
OP experienced significant hair growth after switching from topical treatments to oral Dutasteride, alongside using CJC/Ipamorelin and Cialis. They stopped using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, attributing the hair growth to the new regimen.
Pelage Pharmaceuticals is developing PP405, a topical treatment for hair growth, currently in Phase 2a trials. There is skepticism about the company's claims, and no fast-tracking approval timeline has been detailed.
A user saw no results from using minoxidil and microneedling for 1.5 years and is considering trying tretinoin. They are seeking others' experiences with tretinoin for hair loss.
The conversation is about whether to use gloves when applying 5% RU58841 to avoid systemic absorption and if washing hands with water is sufficient. Users question the concern, noting it is applied to the scalp.
A 19-year-old concerned about long-term effects of 5AR inhibitors on physical appearance. They have used finasteride and plan to try dutasteride or RU58841; responses suggest improved skin, hair, and confidence.
The user has been using oral dutasteride (DUT) for 1.5 years but is experiencing hair thinning again and is considering increasing the dose or adding topical treatments like RU58841, despite concerns about side effects. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil or waiting to see if the thinning is just a temporary shed.
Pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment that has been tested in Phase 2 trials and may be available for purchase through a group buy in June. It is purported to have similar effects on hair growth as Dutasteride.
The user reported significant hair improvement over 15 months using dutasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, ketoconazole, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant in 4-6 months.
Kintor Pyrilutamide treatment, a potential hair loss treatment that may become available to the public soon. People have been experimenting with using it in topical form, with mixed results and no reported side effects.
Dutasteride can take 6 months to 2 years to show results, and patience is needed during the shedding phase. Some users suggest adding RU58841 to help maintain existing hair.
A new hair loss treatment called TDM-105795 is discussed as a potential replacement or add-on to Minoxidil. Users express hope for new effective treatments.
A 36-year-old is experiencing underwhelming results from derma stamping for hair thinning, using needle lengths of 0.5mm to 0.75mm. They are considering increasing needle length, taking a break, or pairing the treatment with rosemary oil.
The user experienced hair loss after chikungunya and started PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) injections with injectable Dutasteride, noticing new hair growth. They are hopeful for continued improvement.
Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.
Longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation involves extracting part of the donor follicular unit, allowing the donor area to be overharvested without noticeable hair loss. The conversation questions if this method is practiced in clinics or if it's theoretical, and whether it relates to hair cloning or multiplication.
The user is starting dutasteride mesotherapy and seeks information on checking serum DHT levels in Germany. They previously tried finasteride but experienced unpleasant side effects.