Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, especially at the crown and midscalp, but both have similar side-effect profiles with low incidence of sexual adverse events. Improvement is measured visually, and significant results may take over 12 months to appear.
User started using Pantostin Alfatradiol after watching haircafe on YouTube and noticed thicker hair. They wonder why it's not more popular, as it's a 5α-reductase inhibitor with a different mechanism than minoxidil.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, folic acid, zinc, micro-needling, niacin, and cipaxil, with the user preparing for a hair transplant. The user experiences side effects with topical finasteride and is hesitant to try oral dutasteride.
Pyrilutamide is seen as a last hope for those who can't take finasteride, with promising results reported. However, there's uncertainty about the quality and consistency of Pyrilutamide from black market sources.
P5P supplementation helped reverse finasteride side effects, particularly by lowering prolactin levels and restoring sensitivity. The user experienced significant improvement within a day and full recovery in a few days.
Combining finasteride and dutasteride with activities that raise testosterone may increase the risk of side effects like gynecomastia, depending on genetic predisposition and hormone levels. It's advised to check hormone levels to assess the risk.
The user is asking if using a 10% fluridil formulation would be effective for blocking scalp androgens in addition to their current treatment of oral dutasteride.
A user beginning to take Pyrilutamide as a treatment for their hair loss, and other users sharing their experiences with the drug or similar treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
Bicalutamide is discussed as a treatment for hair loss, particularly in females, with some users cautioning against its use due to potential side effects. The conversation also mentions using finasteride and other anti-androgens, with some users recommending more traditional treatments like dutasteride.
Finasteride, Minoxidil, Bioneer CosmeRNA, Technoderma, Kintor, Hope, Breezula, and Follicum treatments showed increases in hair count, with Technoderma showing the highest increase at 24.3 hairs/cm². Amplifica has not yet published results.
Pyrilutamide (KX-826) is discussed as an anti-androgen treatment for hair loss, with mixed user experiences. Some users report no results, while others find it mildly effective.
User tried various hair loss treatments with limited success. RU58841 was effective but caused side effects, now trying Eucapil and continuing Finasteride.
The user experienced side effects from various hair loss treatments, including RU58841, finasteride, and dutasteride. They are uncertain about what treatment to try next.
Topical finasteride (P-3074) can inhibit scalp DHT by up to 70%, with some users experiencing systemic absorption similar to oral use. Users discuss varying application frequencies and concentrations, with some noticing side effects when overused.
The conversation discusses whether finasteride would still be necessary if Verteporfin becomes a successful hair loss treatment. It also explores the sensitivity of transplanted hair to DHT and the potential for off-label use of Verteporfin post hair transplant.
The conversation discusses challenges in obtaining finasteride in the Netherlands and explores alternatives like natural DHT blockers and topical finasteride. Suggestions include consulting different doctors or dermatologists and considering cost-effective options like cutting higher-dose tablets.
Fluridil, a non-steroidal anti-androgen approved for alopecia in parts of Europe, is noted for its low side effects but is not commonly discussed. The user is inquiring if anyone prefers it over other anti-androgens like Spiro or RU58841.
PP405 and GT20029 are new hair loss treatments with different mechanisms from traditional options like Minoxidil and Finasteride. PP405 targets hair follicle stem cells to reactivate growth, while GT20029 works as an androgen receptor deleter, both requiring ongoing use for effectiveness.
The conversation discusses using RU58841 with octopirox or essential oils for hair loss treatment. The user is seeking advice on which variation to try.
The conversation is about when GT20029, a hair loss treatment, might be available on the grey market, with users discussing the challenges of compounding it and speculating it might be available after phase 2 results, similar to pyri. Specific treatments mentioned are pyri, RU58841, and GT20029.
Verteporfin shows promise in donor hair regeneration after 84 days. Combining Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Pyrilutamide with unlimited hair transplants is seen as a potential near-cure for hair loss.
OP experienced diffuse thinning for 11 years and used Minoxidil and Finasteride previously. They now use Pyrilutamide 0.5% and Alfatradiol 0.1%, resulting in significantly reduced hair loss.
The user is considering starting pyrilutamide before a scheduled hair transplant, having previously used oral minoxidil and finasteride with worsening results. They also tried dutasteride, which worsened their hair and made their skin oily.
The conversation is about the potential effectiveness of a hair loss treatment called pyrilutamide. One person has been using it since September and reports positive results.
The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments focusing on stimulating IGF-1 at the follicle level using growth-factor cocktails and engineered peptides, such as Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-20, Thymosin-β4, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. It suggests that device-assisted delivery methods like microneedling may enhance effectiveness.
OP experienced side effects from finasteride and is considering using RU58841 to prevent hair loss during a testosterone cycle. They have also used minoxidil, Nizoral, alfatradiol, and fluridil successfully.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841. The user is seeking alternatives after finasteride failed to stop hair loss, with suggestions to try dutasteride or consider RU58841 under caution.