community Does discontinuing Minoxidil cause permanent damage to your hair?
Discontinuing Minoxidil typically returns hair to baseline, but some believe it may go below baseline temporarily. Continuing finasteride or dutasteride is recommended.
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60-90 / 409 resultscommunity How Do You Get A Dut Prescription?
A user considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss is seeking advice on how to get a prescription, with suggestions to ask their primary care physician or consult a dermatologist, and mentions of telehealth options for obtaining the prescription.
community MinoxidilMax now sells Ru55841
MinoxidilMax is now selling a product called Ruderma, which contains RU58841, a chemical used for hair loss treatment. Some users question the legitimacy of the company, while others discuss the standard concentration of RU58841 and mention that both men and women use finasteride for hair loss.
community Small personal success with fin and microneedling
A 29-year-old man experienced significant hair thickening at the front and top after using finasteride and microneedling for two months, as noticed by his hairdresser. He used 0.5 mg/day of finasteride orally, switched to a topical solution, and performed microneedling with a Derminator2 every 6-7 days.
community Brotzu lotion update
A new hair loss lotion by Dr. Brotzu, expected to regrow up to 5 years of lost hair, is set to be released by Fidia Farmaceutici. It claims to work like minoxidil and finasteride without side effects, but skepticism exists due to its classification as a cosmetic product.
community Has anyone used the new liposomal topical fin from Hasson and Wong?
The conversation discusses a new liposomal topical finasteride from Hasson and Wong, available in Canada and Italy, soon in the US, costing $40/month. It claims to reduce scalp DHT by 50% without affecting serum DHT, potentially benefiting those who can't tolerate oral finasteride or RU58841.
community The PP405 news are the best news we've had in the last 20 or more years.
PP405 significantly improves hair density, outperforming finasteride, with 31% of users seeing over 20% improvement in four weeks. Concerns exist about its availability, cost, and long-term effects.
community 4.5 months on Finasteride 1mg a day, topical Minoxidil 5% twice a day, and ketoconazole shampoo 1% every time I shower.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and stopped derma stamping to prepare for a future hair transplant. They are considering adding tretinoin to their treatment.
community Topical min and dermarolling with seborrheic dermatitis
The user is managing hair loss with oral finasteride, recently switching to dutasteride, and topical minoxidil, but faces challenges due to seborrheic dermatitis. They seek advice on effective regrowth methods that don't worsen their condition, with suggestions including various shampoos like Vichy Dercos and ketoconazole.
community You should start with finasteride only
Begin with finasteride to evaluate its effectiveness before adding minoxidil. Combining treatments may enhance results but could also increase side effects; individual responses differ.
community How do people afford finasteride/dutasteride?
People discuss the high cost of brand name finasteride and dutasteride, suggesting generics as cheaper alternatives. They share prices from various regions, highlighting significant cost differences.
community 22M Exact three months of medication. Dut(0.5mg/day)+minox(2 times a day)+vitamin D (60k/week)
User took Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Vitamin D for hair loss treatment and saw improvement in 2 months. Vitamin D deficiency played a role in recovery.
community From 21 to 23 years old. What do you think?
A user is using oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, and drinking topical minoxidil for hair loss, despite health warnings. Switching from finasteride to dutasteride did not improve hair density.
community Dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to “new research” on male breast cancer. anyone heard of this?
A dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to concerns about recent research linking it to male breast cancer, suggesting a topical alternative with minoxidil instead. The user is advised to seek a second opinion, as the evidence for such risks is inconclusive and the dermatologist's reasoning seems questionable.
community How I'm becoming a saint by using Finasteride for 9 month
Finasteride use resulted in increased hair growth but reduced libido for some, leading users to consider topical versions to lessen side effects. Opinions varied on the trade-off between hair benefits and sexual side effects.
community Does 1mg dutasteride get you most of the way there?
1 mg dutasteride may be sufficient for most people, with higher doses showing diminishing returns. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and ketoconazole can enhance results, but oral minoxidil may cause side effects.
community Just Like France Belgium disagrees with EMA and will veto against Finasteride
Belgium disagrees with the EMA and does not authorize the 1 mg oral form of finasteride for androgenic alopecia, citing a negative benefit-risk ratio. Despite this, some individuals in Belgium can still obtain finasteride through prescriptions, and there is debate over its mental health risks versus its benefits for hair loss and other health issues.
community 9 months in….back from the dead!
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 9 months using 1mg finasteride and daily topical minoxidil, with dandruff as the only side effect. They stressed consulting a healthcare professional before starting treatment.
community PSA: Stop overpaying for your Fin/Dut and get your meds for $20/year.
Finasteride and Dutasteride can be obtained cheaply through Amazon One Medical with an Rx Pass subscription for $20/year. Users discuss various options and costs for hair loss treatments, including Blink Health and Mark Cuban's pharmacy.
community Topical finasteride now the safest possible path?
Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.
community 9 months on topical fin/min spray
User experienced significant hair improvement after 9 months using topical fin/min spray. Noticed positive changes around 3-month mark and chose topical treatment due to fewer side effects.
community 1mg fin for 1year and 2,5mg minox for 2.5 months now
User's hair loss improved with 1mg finasteride for 1 year and 2.5mg minoxidil for 2.5 months. Minoxidil made a significant difference in hair growth.
community Finast (5months10 days) minox(almost 2.5 years) microneedling 3 weeks nizoral 1.5months hair serum(3 weeks)
A user's progress pictures showing visible hair growth results from taking Finast and Minoxidil, as well as using microneedling, Nizoral, and a multi peptide serum for hair density. The conversation also discussed how DHT is the cause of diffuse thinning.
community Fin 3xweek and dermarolling since end of April – October
A user's progress with finasteride and dermarolling to regrow their hairline, with other users noting the improvement.
community Current regimens of folks and discussions.
30 y/o male started balding at 22, began treatment at 29 using oral dut, oral min, derma rolling, nizoral shampoo, and considering low level light therapy. Plans to monitor progress for 1-2 years and may get hair transplant or use hair system if needed.
community Alfatradiol Experience (2 months)
User experienced side effects from oral finasteride and tried topical Alfatradiol for hair loss. Alfatradiol provided maintenance without significant regrowth, and user suggests it as an alternative for those struggling with finasteride side effects.
community Pyrilutamide six months update{ New Progress Pics}
A user shared a six-month update on hair improvement using Pyrilutamide and Minoxidil, noting significant hair regrowth and strength. Some participants questioned the legitimacy of the results and the source of Pyrilutamide.
community Testimony after almot 4 years of fight (and many tests)
User tried various hair loss treatments with limited success. RU58841 was effective but caused side effects, now trying Eucapil and continuing Finasteride.
community 1 Year Progress - protocol in description :)
The user started using 1mg oral finasteride a year ago and added oral minoxidil 3-4 months ago, experiencing no side effects except initial aching. They found oral minoxidil more effective for regrowth and easier than topical due to its toxicity to dogs.
community Just to show you the superiority of dutasteride over finasteride (it's huge)
Dutasteride is shown to be significantly more effective than finasteride for treating male androgenic alopecia. Users discuss the difficulty of obtaining dutasteride in some countries and share personal experiences with its effectiveness and side effects.