The user is experiencing a greasy and dandruff-prone scalp from using RU58841 with glycerin and is seeking alternative carriers for seborrheic dermatitis. They are also using dutasteride 0.5mg.
RU58841, oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo led to significant hair regrowth, though some suspect a hair transplant. Concerns about RU58841's sideeffects, like anxiety and heart issues, were discussed.
The user experienced sideeffects from daily finasteride and reduced the dosage to 0.25mg twice a week while continuing minoxidil. They are considering topical anti-androgens but are concerned about application difficulties and potential sideeffects.
The conversation discusses the ineffectiveness of tablet forms of dutasteride for hair loss due to poor absorption compared to soft gel capsules. It suggests switching to FDA-approved soft gel capsules for better results, as tablets may not adequately suppress DHT levels.
The user experienced sideeffects from finasteride and Nutrafol, opting for non-hormonal treatments like minoxidil, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. Others discussed using Dutasteride, Biotin, and minoxidil with varying success and sideeffects.
The user is considering using topical finasteride for hairline recession and thinning, despite having low DHT levels and previous sideeffects from oral finasteride. They are also taking 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil, which has not resulted in regrowth or stabilization.
A 25-year-old is experiencing hair thinning despite using 0.5mg oral dutasteride, 0.3% topical finasteride, and 6% topical minoxidil daily for a year. They are considering increasing dutasteride dosage and exploring other treatments like microneedling and KX 826, while seeking further medical opinions on their condition.
A 19-year-old is concerned about long-term microneedling for hair loss and is unsure if it will remain effective as they age. They experienced sideeffects from topical finasteride and are considering whether to try it again in the future, while also dealing with body dysmorphia and stress.
Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.
User is experiencing hair thinning and sebum overproduction after starting finasteride and a hair growth supplement containing biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium. They suspect the finasteride might be fake but have noticed a sideeffect of watery semen.
Topical dutasteride 0.05% is more effective for hair growth than oral finasteride 1mg, with minimal DHT reduction. The formulation uses castor oil and MCTs for better absorption but is not widely available until 2028.
A user is experiencing renewed hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride for two years and is considering options like dutasteride, increasing finasteride dosage, or starting microneedling. Respondents suggest waiting another month before making changes, consulting a dermatologist, and potentially adjusting the treatment regimen.
A user experienced dry, brittle hair after starting dutasteride and considered switching back to finasteride. Another user advised that the dryness is temporary and shared positive results with dutasteride and oral minoxidil after several months.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over three months using 1.25mg oral finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling. Initial sideeffects included mood swings, but these stabilized over time.
The user stopped using Alfatradiol after 4 months due to no hair improvement and sideeffects like dry scalp and gallbladder pain. They are considering trying topilutamide, which is suggested as an alternative.
The user has been using dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing some sideeffects and mixed results, with RU58841 notably reducing scalp itch. Despite extensive treatment, the user has maintained hair but struggles with hairline thickening.
The conversation discusses using homemade topical finasteride for hair loss, showing an increase in DHT levels despite treatment. The user applies 0.125mg daily, resulting in 113.4% of previous DHT levels.
The user is using oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil 5-6 days a week, tretinoin before minoxidil 3 times a week, and dermastamping weekly for hair loss treatment. They are considering adding dutasteride to their regimen and have not experienced any sideeffects from finasteride.
The user experienced sideeffects from ecklonia cava similar to those reported with finasteride, including depression, brain fog, anxiety, and testicular pain. Despite these issues, the user is still considering using topical finasteride in the future.
The user resumed using topical finasteride after a two-week break and will update on sideeffects like water retention and gynecomastia in a month. They are also starting DIM and zinc.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to sideeffects and is experiencing fewer sideeffects with dutasteride, though some scalp itching has occurred. Blood tests show elevated testosterone and estrogen, low DHT, and normal liver and cholesterol levels, leading the user to feel confident in the long-term benefits of dutasteride for hair regrowth.
High dose topical Finasteride solutions are speculative and not proven more effective than low dose solutions. Users report varying results with different concentrations, with some preferring lower doses to minimize sideeffects.
A user found that antihistamines stop their hair loss and related symptoms, but they experience sideeffects like sedation and chest pain. They are seeking alternative solutions or topical antihistamines to avoid systemic sideeffects.
The user has been using minoxidil, microneedling, and finasteride for hair loss without improvement and is considering tretinoin, but concerns about shedding persist. Another user suggests trying dutasteride instead of finasteride, as both tretinoin and microneedling can irritate the skin.
The user experienced hair thickening and regrowth using dutasteride on alternate days, oral minoxidil every third day, and daily hair massages, but is dealing with dandruff and inflammation. They are considering adjusting their minoxidil dosage and have started using ketoconazole shampoo and cupping therapy for additional benefits.
The user is using RU58841, Minoxidil, and weekly microneedling for hair loss, having stopped finasteride due to sideeffects like low libido and depression. They are considering dutasteride as an alternative but are cautious due to past experiences with DHT blockers.
Sulfur soap may help with hair thickening and reducing scalp inflammation, but it can cause dryness. Nizoral, containing ketoconazole, is noted for its potential to reduce seborrheic dermatitis but may also cause scalp dryness and hair loss.
A user discusses using topical dutasteride 0.025% once a week for hair maintenance, alongside fortified minoxidil, RU58841, and Reviv Hair Serum. They seek feedback on the effectiveness of this regimen.