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      community Pyrilutamide 0.5 or 0.025% topical fin for maintaining?

      in Basic Questions  91 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering switching from pyrilutamide to 0.025% topical finasteride due to concerns about effectiveness and past side effects from a scalp elixir. They aim to maintain hair until new treatments like breezula or GT00029 become available.

      community RU-58841 without finassteride?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      RU58841 is used without finasteride by some due to side effects, with mixed results. Users report combining RU58841 with minoxidil and adjusting finasteride doses to manage hair loss.

      community Can HMI-115 reverse miniaturization?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a potential treatment for hair loss that can reverse miniaturization and make individual hairs thicker, as evidenced by data from macaques given the treatment and one subject in the phase I trial.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community FYI you can't donate blood when on fin/dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  267 upvotes 9 months ago
      People on finasteride or dutasteride cannot donate blood due to the risk of birth defects if the blood is given to a pregnant woman. It's advised to stop finasteride for a month and dutasteride for six months before donating.

      community M46 - 3 week progress on HIMS serum

      in Progress Pictures  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 46-year-old male shared his 3-week progress using HIMS serum with Finasteride 0.3% and Minoxidil 6%, showing improvement without noticeable shedding. His routine includes vitamins, a healthy diet, and specific hair care practices like microneedling and using caffeine solution.
      [M23] Finasteride journal

      community [M23] Finasteride journal

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male noticed hair loss and started using finasteride 1mg, initially experiencing significant shedding which reduced after 100 days. He switched from the brand Andropel to Folcres due to availability in Argentina.

      community Topical Finasteride Gel 1% after 4 months — problems

      in Finasteride  156 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced hair thinning due to a testosterone spike and used a minoxidil solution and topical finasteride gel. After four months, the gel caused side effects without improving hair thinning, leading to questions about continuing or adjusting the treatment.

      community 6 month Transformation Oral Fin only 20m

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair improvement using oral finasteride for six months, adding microneedling and switching to non-sulfate shampoo. They managed side effects by working out and noticed no negative impact on libido.

      community 1mg FIN only. 1 year progress on (28M)

      in Progress Pictures  344 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "Bardo95" shared their one-year progress using finasteride (FIN) for hair loss. They experienced thickening of their general thinning and received compliments on their progress. Other users discussed their own experiences with finasteride and expressed hope for similar results.

      community Minoxidil: How It Changes the Scalp Hormone Environment

      in Research/Science  80 upvotes 3 months ago
      Minoxidil increases blood supply to the scalp, strengthening dormant follicles and extending the growth phase, but may increase scalp activity that can be countered with DHT blockers. Women experiencing side effects from finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss might consider alternatives like estrogen, especially if on birth control.

      community Latest verteporfin update (9/11/2022)

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      Research and science related to a minor improvement in hair growth caused by the use of verteporfin, as well as potential treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community 22m hormone test - 4months fin, test 3 weeks off fin.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride for 4 months without major side effects but is concerned about hormone test results showing low SHBG and high estrogen. He plans to consult a doctor and is considering alternatives like minoxidil or topical finasteride to avoid health issues.

      community Unexpected Progress from Head Massage and Minoxidil

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced unexpected hair volume increase after combining scalp massages with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. They plan to continue this regimen, noting a reduction in hair shedding.

      community Dutasteride is amazing even for women with FAGA!

      in Female  151 upvotes 9 months ago
      Dutasteride significantly improved hair health and reduced shedding for a woman with PCOS and hyperandrogenism, without causing depression or anxiety, unlike finasteride. Dutasteride also helped with PMDD symptoms and had no side effects, though it changed hair texture.

      community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.

      community How I thought fin would be vs how it is

      in Chat  315 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride effectively regrew hair and improved quality after increasing the dose from 0.5mg to 1mg, with no side effects. The user is cautious about adding minoxidil, fearing it might disrupt progress.

      community Will vellus hairs in thinning areas go terminal if you go all out?

      in Transgender  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A trans woman is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and HRT to address hair loss, with noticeable improvement in hairline shape and presence of vellus hairs. She is considering hair transplants if these treatments don't yield desired results within a year or two.

      community Min/Fin topical prescription also contains Latanoprost?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses a topical prescription for hair regrowth containing Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Latanoprost, noting Latanoprost's side effect of promoting eyelash and eyebrow growth. Others share experiences and information about Latanoprost, highlighting its origins as a glaucoma drug and potential side effects.

      community 5 Months Post-Finasteride Shed: No Regrowth and Worse Hair Volume

      in Finasteride  106 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss and used a topical minoxidil and finasteride solution, which initially halted hair fall and increased thickness. After switching to oral finasteride, they experienced significant shedding without regrowth, leaving them worse off than before.

      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 How many are hyper responders to Finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including hormonal imbalances and cognitive issues, leading to a recommendation to stop its use. They plan to follow up with tests to rule out a pituitary tumor and are considering topical treatments as alternatives.