Woman uses antiandrogens for hair thinning prevention, experiences severe dry eye with finasteride. Asks if dutasteride could be better despite potential for worse dry eye.
The user has been using a regimen of dutasteride (DUT) and topical minoxidil (1ml once a day) for six months, resulting in hair regrowth and increased thickness. The user reports no side effects and mentions that the shedding phase lasted about a month.
A user received a prescription for Dutasteride 0.5 in Europe and asked about the brand. Replies confirmed the brand's quality and suggested using the cheapest gelatin capsule form.
The user experienced temple recession, shedding, and acne while on 0.5mg dutasteride, 1.25mg finasteride every other day, and 5mg oral minoxidil daily. They are considering switching treatments due to worsening symptoms and are contemplating using a topical anti-androgen like RU58841.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride worsened hair loss and caused a burning sensation. Users suggest sticking with finasteride, using ketoconazole shampoo, and consulting a dermatologist.
Switching from propylene glycol to glycerin in topical finasteride may reduce systemic absorption and side effects while maintaining local scalp DHT suppression. Concerns exist about glycerin's ability to deliver the full dose to hair follicles.
A product called HairMDL includes Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Latanoprost, caffeine, Tretinoin, and Triamcinolone. Users are curious about its effectiveness and safety, particularly regarding the topical steroid Triamcinolone.
The user is seeking a topical spray combining finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 or dutasteride due to side effects from oral treatments. They believe an all-in-one topical solution would be easier for long-term use.
A 19-year-old is experiencing diffuse thinning and has been on finasteride for 6 months, noticing a slower but still concerning rate of hair loss. They started taking 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week in addition to 1.25mg of finasteride on other days and are seeking advice on this treatment approach.
The conversation discusses the differences in inactive ingredients between Sandoz 5mg Finasteride and Proscar/Propecia, questioning the purpose of certain additives like Docusate sodium. It seeks to determine if these differences affect the effectiveness of the treatment for hair loss.
A user is experimenting with creating a DIY oral Dutasteride solution using raw powder, MCT oil, and Vitamin E to reduce costs. Others discuss their experiences with similar methods and the challenges of sourcing and testing Dutasteride.
A user is upset about hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and DUPA, which prevents a hair transplant. They mention using jojoba oil and discuss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
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.
The user has been mixing finasteride with stemoxydine for hair loss and is considering switching to a less expensive product with a different ingredient list. They are questioning if the new product's higher water content compared to alcohol will affect the finasteride's solubility.
OP asked if a product from Amazon is sufficient to dilute finasteride. A user advised against using propylene glycol alone, suggesting a pre-made solution instead.
A user is discussing making a DIY topical finasteride solution using ingredients like water, alcohol, propylene glycol, ethanol, and glycerin, and is concerned about the stability of the mixture. Other users suggest that the solution will work and discuss the importance of propylene glycol for drug dissolution and factors like temperature and light affecting finasteride stability.
The conversation is about using pyrilutamide and RU58841 as topical solutions to prevent hair loss. Pyrilutamide is considered safer but less potent than RU58841, which some users find effective despite potential side effects like heart palpitations.
The user is concerned about low DHT levels due to using saw palmetto in Foligain supplements and is considering trying finasteride. They seek advice on whether finasteride will also lower DHT and how to manage DHT levels.
The conversation discusses using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) for hair regrowth, with users sharing mixed experiences and side effects like hair loss in new areas and increased anxiety. The original poster plans to continue testing and comparing it to minoxidil, noting potential instability in 2DDR formulations.
Topical finasteride (P-3074) can inhibit scalp DHT by up to 70%, with some users experiencing systemic absorption similar to oral use. Users discuss varying application frequencies and concentrations, with some noticing side effects when overused.
Switching from oral to topical dutasteride can cause shedding due to changes in DHT levels, and it's recommended to overlap both treatments to minimize this effect. Topical dutasteride may cause scalp irritation, and the user is considering dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative.
Minoxidil, dutasteride, and copper peptides are used in a tattooing method for hair regrowth, with some users noting better results compared to oral treatments. Copper peptides are considered to have minimal impact, but the method may reduce side effects.
A user discusses using a serum called Dallixa, containing minoxidil-like and bimatoprost-like compounds, for hair loss and greying. The user's dermatologist advised against finasteride and suggested the serum might improve hair pigmentation.
Pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment that has recently been released for sale, and is thought to have similar efficacy to Dutasteride without side effects. It was discussed in terms of its effectiveness compared to Finasteride, its use by females, and whether it can be safely mixed with RU58841.
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.
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 27-year-old male with diffuse hair loss, including the donor area, did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil. He suspects his hair loss may be linked to a mild connective tissue disorder, possibly affecting the structural support of hair follicles, rather than being purely hormonal.
Creating a topical solution combining finasteride and stemoxydine to treat hair loss, and the discussion of whether 15mg of finasteride would be sufficient for 60ml solvent.
A user is experiencing facial bloating from low-dose topical finasteride due to high estradiol levels and is seeking advice on using DIM to manage this issue, including dosage and brand recommendations.