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      community Are there ever going to be any oral DHT blocking treatments in the future?

      in Product  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The discussion revolves around the need for future oral DHT blockers for hair loss treatment that don't have the side effects of current options like Finasteride and Dutasteride. One user suggests that the future of hair loss treatment will likely be topical anti-androgens, as they can target hair follicles without affecting the entire system.

      community How effective is spironolactone?

      in Transgender  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 21-year-old MTF individual is experiencing rapid hair thinning and is currently on estradiol valerate. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of spironolactone for hair loss, despite being aware of its serious side effects.

      community having hair loss as a teen SUCKS. A LOT.

      in Female  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      A teenage girl who has been diagnosed with ADA and is struggling with hair loss, which has caused her to lose confidence. She is looking for recommendations on treatments such as finasteride or Minoxidil, and lifestyle advice including vitamins and other supplements that might help with the issue.

      community British tabloid dutasteride fear mongering

      in Chat  103 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the impact of hair loss treatments like dutasteride and finasteride, with some users expressing skepticism about media claims linking these drugs to severe side effects like suicidal ideation. Many participants criticize the media, particularly British tabloids, for fearmongering and emphasize the psychological impact of hair loss itself.

      community Sources for peptides and Dut/Fin

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is seeking advice on sourcing finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, as their doctors are unwilling to prescribe both finasteride/dutasteride and minoxidil simultaneously. They are also looking for sources of GHK-Cu and RU58841 in the USA, with suggestions including using services like Hims, ro.co, and Musely.

      community Spironolactine Update: 2 months (34, Female)

      in Female  23 upvotes 9 years ago
      A female user's experience using Spironolactone to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) and Androgenic Alopecia, as well as discussing the effectiveness of the drug at different dosages.

      community Why are there no FDA approved NSAA's yet?

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses why there are no FDA-approved NSAAs like RU58841 on the market, despite their potential superiority to 5AR inhibitors like finasteride. It explores the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.

      community Minoxidil is a 5ar inhibitor according to research

      in Research/Science  148 upvotes 6 months ago
      Minoxidil may inhibit androgen receptors and affect hormonal pathways, potentially explaining its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Users discuss its varying effectiveness on scalp versus facial hair and note fewer side effects with topical use compared to oral.

      community 1% cetirizine (available in allergy medicines) for androgenetic alopecia

       56 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using 1% cetirizine, an antihistamine, as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). One user plans to try cetirizine instead of finasteride, while others are curious or skeptical about its effectiveness, discussing the role of inflammation in hair loss.

      community Found the solution tressbros - 1.5 years 2.5mg oral minox, 5mg finasteride, 8mg estradiol valerate (weekly)

      in Transgender  591 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a transgender individual's successful hair loss treatment over 1.5 years using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5mg finasteride, and 8mg weekly injectable estradiol valerate. Some users debate the appropriateness of this approach within the group's goals, while others support the individualized treatment and its additional benefits for transgender individuals.

      community (17M) Hair loss and Cystic Acnes / Dutasteride

      in Finasteride  109 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 17-year-old is using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing hair shedding and cystic acne. They are considering Dutasteride for acne but are concerned about potential side effects on genital development.

      community ~3.5 Months on daily oral dut 0.5mg, oral min 2.5mg, topical RU 80mg, weekly microneedling at 1.5mm

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about a 23-year-old who started treating their hair loss with daily oral dutasteride (0.5mg), oral minoxidil (2.5mg), topical RU58841 (80mg), and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm after seeing others' success stories. Significant improvements have been noted, and there is optimism for even better results in the next 6 months.

      community 2,5-3 months progress. I might be a hyper responder?

      in Is this regrowth?  15 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.

      community Comprehensive stack. Is it working?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a comprehensive hair loss treatment including oral dutasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), topical finasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, and a derma roller, while also using anabolic steroids. Opinions vary, with some users noting stability or slight improvement, while others suggest the treatment may not be effective due to anabolic use.

      community Just got my bloodwork done, should I worry?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about potential side effects, specifically gynecomastia, from taking 1mg of finasteride every other day for hair loss. Bloodwork results were shared, but more information was requested to provide advice.

      community Can i use a dut with tamsulosin?

      in Product  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using a product containing dutasteride and tamsulosin for hair loss. Users discuss separating the components and potential side effects like frequent urination and changes in libido.

      community Massive study on finasteride side effects released

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  83 upvotes 3 years ago
      The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.

      community Can I start dut and ru at the same time

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for almost two years but is considering switching to dutasteride and is curious about adding RU58841. They decide to stick with dutasteride due to concerns about RU58841's safety.