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      community My doctor lowered my Minoxidil from 5mg to 2.5mg

      in Minoxidil  68 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discussed their doctor lowering their Minoxidil dose from 5mg to 2.5mg, expressing concerns about losing hair gains. Other users suggested that 2.5mg is safer long-term and speculated the doctor is being cautious about side effects.

      community Anyone have experience with 82M?

      in Question 8 years ago
      A user with diffuse thinning, currently using finasteride, biotin, minoxidil, and nizoral shampoo, is considering a topical solution called "82M" but is skeptical due to its high cost and lack of supporting research. They seek others' experiences with "82M."

      community Iron deficiency, couple of months on iron supplements

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss and regrowth, with the original poster discussing iron deficiency and using iron supplements. Other users mention treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and hair care products for managing symptoms.

      community 6 months difference on topical finasteride

      in Is this regrowth?  131 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared 6-month progress using topical finasteride, biotin, and occasional dermarolling, reporting no side effects except possible depression. Replies praised the results and shared personal experiences with finasteride.

      community Thoughts on my dermatologist only giving me methionine for AGA?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A dermatologist prescribed methionine with vitamins for hair loss, but the user is doubtful and plans to seek finasteride in France. The user is unsure why finasteride or minoxidil wasn't prescribed, suspecting concerns about side effects or strength.

      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community Almost 3 weeks on Pyrilutamide-Update

      in Update  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using Actifolic Pyrilutamide 0.5% once daily for almost three weeks without noticing any side effects or progress. Other users suggest that significant results typically take 3-6 months to appear.

      community So happy with my progress :) (25M)

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old male is happy with his hair regrowth progress after using Dutasteride (0.5mg), Minoxidil (5mg), Zinc, and Biotin for nearly five months. He reports visible improvement, reduced insecurity, and shares cost details of his treatment in Chile.

      community Starting Pyrilutamide BID. First dose was yesterday. Diffuse thinning. I will put my full regimen below.

      in Research/Science  89 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.

      community important questions about RU58841

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride for hair loss and is considering adding RU58841. They ask about RU58841's effectiveness, potential heart side effects, duration of action, dosage increase over time, transitioning to GT20029, and where to find the liquid form.

      community Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, and other FGF-5 inhibitors?

      in Question  5 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract as a treatment for hair loss by inhibiting FGF-5. The user also mentions the product évolis, which is based on this extract but is only available in the US and Australia.

      community Has anyone experienced this? Loss of density with DUT. please help

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to hair density loss, prompting consideration of returning to finasteride. Consistency with dutasteride and adding RU58841 did not prevent the loss, and users suggest giving dutasteride more time or consulting a dermatologist.

      community 4 Months of Dut (0.5mg) update

      in Progress Pictures  184 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses using 0.5mg Dutasteride once a week for hair loss, with suggestions to increase frequency for better results. The user plans to reassess the need for a hair transplant in six months and is concerned about potential side effects like gynecomastia.

      community Sugar and Hair loss connections

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 10 months ago
      High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.

      community My turn to come out and show. I think it might be improving.

      in Progress Pictures  422 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced increased hair density after starting 1mg finasteride in February and 2.5mg oral minoxidil two months ago, along with 10mg biotin daily. They initially used topical minoxidil but switched to oral due to application difficulties and have seen improvements without significant side effects.

      community The best vehicle/carrier for RU58841

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the best vehicle for RU58841, comparing trichosol and Garnier/Vichy Stemoxydine, avoiding propylene glycol (PG) or ethanol due to previous scalp damage. The user is also seeking sources for these products in the EU.

      community 4 months on dut and topical min as a 23 year old

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old shares progress in hair quality after 4 months using dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and other treatments, noting improved crown thickness but persistent temple thinning. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and started testosterone replacement therapy, which they believe helps mitigate side effects.
      Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      community Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      in Research  147 upvotes 3 months ago
      Liver problems may reduce the effectiveness of oral minoxidil due to impaired SULT1A1 enzyme activity, which is crucial for converting minoxidil to its active form. This reduction in enzyme function can significantly decrease the drug's effectiveness in promoting hair growth.

      community What Private blood test should I take?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user in the UK seeks advice on blood tests before starting Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. Recommended tests include thyroid function, hormone levels, liver and kidney function, and vitamin and mineral levels.