User shared 3.5 months progress on oral finasteride 1.25mg daily with no sideeffects. Other users commented on the effectiveness and shared their experiences.
A 24-year-old male reported a 7-month hairline recovery using 0.5mg of dutasteride daily with no sideeffects. Another user suggested adding minoxidil to the treatment.
Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic sideeffects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and sideeffects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.
A user shared their 2-year progress using finasteride every other day with no sideeffects. Others discussed their experiences, shedding cycles, and patience with the treatment.
Topical dutasteride may be effective for hair loss by staying in the scalp and minimizing bloodstream absorption, potentially improving hair results and reducing sideeffects. The user seeks advice on its effectiveness.
The user has been using RU58841, topical Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and a Dermastamp for 8 months, and Finasteride for 7 months to treat hair loss. They apply RU58841 daily, use Minoxidil and Dermastamp regularly, take Finasteride daily, and have not experienced sideeffects.
The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on sideeffects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).
Dutasteride is likely the most effective treatment for male pattern baldness, followed by finasteride and minoxidil in various forms and dosages. Users discuss personal experiences, dosages, and potential sideeffects, with some considering combining treatments for better results.
The conversation is about the effectiveness and safety of a hair loss treatment called Pyri, with users discussing its availability and comparing it to other treatments like RU58841, fluridil, and alfatradiol. Some users are waiting for FDA approval before using Pyri, while others share their positive experiences with RU58841 and suggest additional treatments with minimal sideeffects.
A user switched from RU58841 to Pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment after experiencing sideeffects and continued hair shedding with RU. They are now losing hair faster with Pyrilutamide and questioning if they should revert to RU58841.
A person experiencing hair loss is using finasteride and considering minoxidil but is worried about sideeffects like heart palpitations. They seek advice on continuing minoxidil, trying alternatives like microneedling, or considering a hair transplant.
Treatments for hair loss, focusing on Fluridil/Topilutamide (Eucapil), Finasteride and RU58841 (Alfatradiol). The user reported that the Fluridil seemed to work well but had sideeffects of testicle ache, decreased mood and sex drive.
Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause sideeffects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.
The conversation discusses starting finasteride for hair loss, with suggestions on dosage adjustments based on sideeffects. Users share experiences, recommending trying different dosages and maintaining consistency to manage potential sideeffects.
Oral minoxidil is considered more convenient and effective for some users, with positive results reported, but concerns about sideeffects and availability persist. Finasteride remains a standard treatment, while some users explore combinations with other treatments like dutasteride and laser devices.
Take 1mg finasteride daily as the standard approach; adjust only if sideeffects occur. Many users experiment unnecessarily with doses and methods, complicating treatment.
Dutasteride taken three times a week is more effective for hair regrowth than daily finasteride, with fewer sideeffects. Some users combine dutasteride and finasteride for better results, while others prefer dutasteride alone due to its longer half-life and potential fertility concerns.
Veradermics' phase 2 trial of slow-release oral minoxidil shows promising hair regrowth with minimized sideeffects, gaining significant attention and funding. PP405 is also noted for its potential as a side-effect-free alternative.
Finasteride reduces scalp DHT significantly even at low doses, with 0.2 mg reducing it by about 55%, but higher doses like 1 mg and 5 mg offer only marginally more reduction. Users discuss sideeffects, with some experiencing none and others reporting issues like low libido, and they also mention using other treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride.
Dutasteride, at 1 mg daily, was used for hair regrowth, with initial shedding and sideeffects like watery semen and increased libido. The user previously tried finasteride and minoxidil but switched to dutasteride for stronger, sustained results.
A 34-year-old man plans to reduce his finasteride dose from 1 mg to 0.5 mg due to negative sideeffects like hormonal imbalances and seeks advice on managing these effects and potential alternatives. Suggestions include considering dutasteride as an alternative and noting that a new equilibrium with a reduced dose may take about two weeks.
The conversation discusses the need for a localized 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that only affects the scalp without systemic sideeffects, similar to pyrilutamide's approach. Current treatments like topical liposomal finasteride and dutasteride are mentioned, but concerns about their systemic effects and lack of research are highlighted.
Dutasteride helped improve hair thickness and reduce crown visibility for the user, who experienced initial sideeffects like headaches and watery semen. The user takes Dutasteride every other day, costing $15 monthly, and advises consulting a doctor before starting the treatment.
Dutasteride is safer than finasteride for long-term use, with fewer sexual sideeffects. Users experience better hair regrowth and fewer sideeffects with dutasteride.
Dutasteride 0.5mg daily led to significant hair regrowth in 3 months, with minimal sideeffects like slight pelvic pain and increased libido. The user switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride, noticing reduced hair shedding and improved hair condition.
Minoxidil with alcohol and propylene glycol was more effective than non-alcohol versions, and RU58841 worked best in a non-water-based solution. Oral finasteride showed better results than topical, despite sideeffects; microneedling and tretinoin worsened hair loss, and PRP was only helpful when younger.
RU58841 is debated for hair regrowth, with some users reporting no benefits and potential sideeffects, while others claim success when combined with dutasteride. Many suggest safer, well-researched treatments like finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss management.
High dose topical Finasteride solutions are speculative and not proven more effective than low dose solutions. Users report varying results with different concentrations, with some preferring lower doses to minimize sideeffects.
KX-826 failed Phase III trials due to high placebo effects, patient compliance issues, COVID-19 sideeffects, and detection method deviations. KX-826 is now marketed as a cosmetic and approved for combination with Minoxidil.
OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and sideeffects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.