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      community Help! Gyne after 20 years of taking Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 43-year-old experienced gynecomastia after 20 years of taking dutasteride and 7.5mg oral minoxidil. Suggestions include consulting an endocrinologist, checking hormones, and considering Nolvadex or DIM supplements.

      community Are there actual risks with oral minoxidil? How can they be mitigated

      in Minoxidil  20 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Oral minoxidil can cause side effects like heart issues, increased body hair, and facial puffiness, but these are often dose-dependent and temporary. Users report varying experiences, with some combining it with finasteride or RU58841 for better results, while others experience minimal or no side effects.

      community Oral Minoxidil Secret Very important

      in Minoxidil  237 upvotes 8 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can cause side effects like shortness of breath and constipation, which may be reduced by taking it in the morning. Some users experience no side effects, while others switch to topical treatments or adjust their dosage and timing to manage symptoms.

      community Switching from Oral Minoxidil back to topical

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from oral minoxidil back to topical due to heart issues and palpitations. Users discuss experiences with minoxidil and finasteride, with mixed results and concerns about side effects.

      community Magnesium oil + microneedling? (21m)

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using magnesium oil and microneedling to promote hair growth, alongside finasteride, due to financial constraints preventing the use of minoxidil. Another suggestion includes using a certilizine solution for hair health.

      community Tretinoin + minoxidil and red-light?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for over a year with little success, added tretinoin cream, and is considering adding red light therapy. They are advised to use moisturizer to counteract skin sensitivity from tretinoin.

      community Alopecia Areata Question

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user with alopecia totalis, borderline universalis, seeks advice on getting into a Xeljanz trial or appealing insurance for coverage. They experienced significant hair regrowth but are now seeing hair loss again and want to try Xeljanz.

      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       23 upvotes 7 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 Fluridil degrades the androgen receptor.

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 10 months ago
      Fluridil degrades androgen receptors, which are prevalent in the scalp and other tissues. People with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) may have higher expression of these receptors and 5AR activity in affected scalp areas.

      community Homemade pyri solution- problems

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user mixed a pyrilutamide solution and noticed undissolved powder at the bottom, questioning if this is normal and how long to wait before applying it. They wished others good luck with their treatments.

      community At Home Dutasteride Mesotherapy

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is starting Dutasteride mesotherapy and seeks advice on whether to apply the solution immediately after microneedling or wait 12-24 hours. They couldn't find instructions for first-timers.

      community Can trichodynia ruin an exosome treatment?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has tried various hair loss treatments including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and exosome therapy, but none have been effective. They suspect trichodynia might be preventing these treatments from working.

      community Alcohol Free Minoxidil? Azaleic Acid added?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user is experiencing a burning sensation from using minoxidil and is considering trying an alcohol-free version with added azelaic acid. They are also using finasteride and seeking reliable, low-cost alternatives for minoxidil.

      community Rolling + Essential Oils - Please Help

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride (2mg daily) to halt hair loss and is considering dermarolling with essential oils (Rosemary, Thyme, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender, Jojoba) to restore the hairline. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to concerns about losing gains if they stop.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  408 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community About microneedling for hair.For AGA,Is dermastamp better?

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old female with AGA due to PCOS is using 5% minoxidil foam and 2mg finasteride daily, and is seeking advice on microneedling frequency and safety. Concerns about finasteride dosage and its effects on PCOS were discussed, with emphasis on trusting the prescribed treatment plan.

      community Log #1 - My .25mg EOD Finasteride Journey

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started taking 0.25mg of finasteride every other day to prevent hair loss and documented their experience. Initially, they felt anxious and had headaches, but by the second week, they felt normal with no side effects or changes in hair.

      community FLEAVA are scammers! Buyer beware

      in Product  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      FLEAVA is accused of scamming customers by enrolling them in unwanted monthly subscriptions for Advanced Copper Peptide without consent. Many users struggled to get refunds and reported ongoing charges despite cancellation requests.

      community My experience with Pyrilutamide

      in Update  43 upvotes 3 years ago
      Two different experiences of using Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment, which caused headaches that took around a week to subside in both cases. Other users offered insight into their own experiences with the treatment or suggested alternate treatments such as RU58841 and Minoxidil.

      community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.