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      community Trichotest Results: no Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user received trichotest results indicating finasteride is ineffective for them, and they plan to use dutasteride mesotherapy and add cetirizine to minoxidil. They seek advice on incorporating dutasteride into their regimen.

      community Topical fin working when oral has failed?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from oral finasteride to dutasteride with minoxidil, but saw no results. They then tried topical finasteride and noticed some potential improvement after four months, theorizing that the topical application bypasses liver metabolism.

      community How does finasteride leave your body?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      Finasteride is metabolized in the liver and excreted through urine and feces. Users humorously discuss its excretion, with one joking about it being expelled through ejaculation.

      community Possible natural pp405 solution

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 7 months ago
      Rotenone, a natural plant extract, may promote hair growth by increasing LDH activity and blocking MPC in the scalp, but it carries risks due to its toxicity. The suggested formulation includes Barbasco extract, DMSO, propylene glycol or PEG-400, ethanol, and a carrier oil.

      community 18mo progress - topical fin/min + oral min/dut

      in Progress Pictures  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride/minoxidil and oral minoxidil/dutasteride, with some mild side effects that diminished over time. They plan to add microneedling to their regimen and have seen hair shedding cycles every six months, followed by thicker regrowth.

      community Pyrilutamide for non-5AR users?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide is considered by some as an alternative for those avoiding 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride, but opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report similar results with fluridil and pyrilutamide, while others find pyrilutamide less effective compared to prescription treatments.

      community biochemistry bros, is this hair loss solution viable?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using a combination of finasteride, spironolactone, minoxidil, retinol, azelaic acid, and caffeine for hair loss treatment. The user inquires about the limitations of these drugs and whether tretinoin would be more effective than retinol.

      community Any good place to buy KX-826, AHK‑Cu and PTD-DBM?

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses purchasing experimental hair loss treatments KX-826, AHK-Cu, and PTD-DBM, with the user already using Minoxidil and having side effects from Finasteride. Concerns about the legitimacy of certain suppliers and the authenticity of products like pp405 are also mentioned.

      community Why do people say you will have an extremely high chance of maintenance if you are on Dutasteride, if 0.5 mg only removes 50% of scalp dht

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride are effective for many in reducing hair loss by lowering DHT levels, though results vary based on individual sensitivity and genetics. Higher doses of dutasteride may not significantly increase hair growth due to diminishing returns, and topical finasteride is suggested as an alternative for some.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community can someone help me identify these pls

      in Treatment 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

      community Fina vs Sereno Repens/Saw Palmetto

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about whether Saw Palmetto, which has similar but less potent effects to Finasteride, could cause the same side effects due to lowering DHT levels. The user is considering oral Saw Palmetto as an alternative to Finasteride for hair loss treatment.

      community 0.25 alfatradiol or 0.5 Pyrulitamide ?

      in Product  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about choosing an anti-androgen for hair loss treatment, with options being alfatradiol and pyrilutamide. Alfatradiol is considered a better choice due to its established use, while pyrilutamide is more experimental.

      community Purchasing and Shipping Alpecin DMG to the United States.

      in Product  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is seeking help to purchase and ship Alpecin DMG to the United States due to issues with eBay sellers. They prefer Alpecin DMG over minoxidil because of concerns about minoxidil's effects on insulin production, as they have diabetes.

      community ISO a topical without minoxidil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user seeks a topical hair loss treatment without minoxidil, considering options like finasteride, dutasteride, caffeine, tretinoin, or prostaglandin analogues. Recommendations include products like Strut, Maximus, Zeuss, and custom formulas from compounding pharmacies.

      community Received Kintor’s KX-826 Today

      in Product  84 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user received Kintor’s KX-826/Pyrilutamide and shared initial impressions, noting concerns about the product's labeling and marketing. Other users discussed the legitimacy of the product, its effectiveness, and compared it to other treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community Any supps/topicals you thought made a difference?

      in Product  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, with some users avoiding finasteride due to potential side effects and opting for alternatives like dermarolling, minoxidil, peppermint oil, and other natural remedies. Despite trying different supplements and oils, many users report limited success, with some eventually considering or using finasteride, dutasteride, or topical treatments for better results.