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      community New Hair Loss Treatment: Adipose Derived Secretomes

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      Adipose-derived stem cell secretome showed significant improvement in hair density and growth, especially when combined with minoxidil, suggesting a synergistic effect. The study had limitations, including a small sample size and potential bias.

      community 8 months on 0.5mg Dut / 2.5mg Min every day

      in Progress Pictures  138 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg Minoxidil daily for 8 months, with no side effects reported. They noticed thicker, darker hair and increased density, and did not use topical treatments.

      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       22 upvotes 8 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

      community Duality of (diffuse thinning) man

      in Chat  67 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for over two years with mixed results and is considering starting dutasteride and oral minoxidil, though both are hard to obtain. They are also contemplating a hair transplant in the future due to diffuse thinning.

      community IT SEEMS LIKE WE’RE WINNING BOYS

      in Progress Pictures  670 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing positive results in hair regrowth using a regimen of 0.5 mg dutasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and a combination of topical minoxidil with RU58841. They report no side effects and express gratitude for the support and inspiration from the community.

      community On DUT 2 years , am I maintaining ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride 0.5mg daily two years ago and has experienced hair maintenance and slight thickening without side effects. The user's libido increased after switching, and they are not using minoxidil.

      community Has anyone tried Duodart (dutastride + tamsulosin)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses using Duodart (dutasteride + tamsulosin) for hair loss, with side effects like frequent urination and ejaculation issues leading to discontinuation. The user switched to German Avodart and experienced mood and erection side effects, considering adjusting the dosage to three times a week.

      community Overdosage in Prescription for both Dut and Min?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user was prescribed a combination of 0.6mg dutasteride, 5mg minoxidil, and 1mg zinc daily for hair loss, which is higher than standard doses. Other users suggest starting with lower doses, especially for minoxidil, and recommend seeking a second opinion.

      community Crazy idea: creatine + topical finasteride

      in Chat  22 upvotes 4 years ago
      Using topical finasteride with creatine might help reduce hair loss by targeting local DHT while maintaining normal systemic levels, but results are uncertain without testing. Users report mixed experiences with topical treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, with some seeing regrowth and others experiencing side effects.

      community Serum containing minoxidil and bimatoprost analogs

      in Product 1 year ago
      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.

      community The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!

      in Research/Science  2446 upvotes 5 years ago
      The post and conversation are about the role of the enzyme 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase in hair loss and the potential of compounds like procyanidin B2 and sulforaphane to boost its activity for hair regrowth. Further research is needed to develop effective treatments based on this theory.

      community Switched from finasteride to dutasteride - 2 month update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, but experienced increased libido, itchy scalp, and accelerated hair loss. Another user suggested that genetic variations might cause dutasteride to be less effective and recommended checking for specific genetic markers.

      community Have you noticed systemic absorption of RU58841?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses using RU58841 as a topical treatment for hair loss, with some users reporting no systemic issues. The original poster is considering RU58841 due to limited progress with dutasteride and oral minoxidil.

      community Veradermics VDPHL01: why isn’t anyone talking about it?

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 1 year ago
      Veradermics' new hair loss treatment, VDPHL01, is likely a modified release oral minoxidil, which has received $75 million in funding for clinical trials. Despite skepticism about investing in a known treatment, some believe it could offer improved efficacy and reduced side effects.