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      community Finally about to start Pyriltamide (ONLY Pyriltamide)

      in Chat  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is excited to start using Pyriltamide for hair loss after experiencing side effects from topical finasteride. Other users discuss the potential and skepticism of Pyriltamide compared to older treatments like finasteride and RU58841.

      community 23M on 0.25mg Finasteride 40 Days: Temporary Watery Semen?

      in General  50 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old male taking 0.25 mg finasteride for 40 days noticed reduced hair shedding and improved hair texture but experienced watery semen, which might be temporary. Overejaculation and finasteride can cause this, and it usually resolves, but consulting a healthcare provider is advised if it persists.

      community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

      in Chat  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

      community Topical spironolactone question

      in Product  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      User started using topical spironolactone on scalp and face, experienced fever feeling and sluggishness. Asks if side effects are normal or systemic.

      community Trestolone (MENT) as a nuclear treatment

      in Treatment  99 upvotes 3 years ago
      Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community Fin 4+ years. March 2020 to March 2024

      in Progress Pictures  973 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride for over four years with minimal side effects, successfully stopping hair thinning and achieving some regrowth. They shared progress photos, but some commenters requested clearer pictures of the crown to better assess the treatment's effectiveness.

      community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost

      in Chat  51 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.

      community I had claude create a protocol only using fda approved drugs.

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      A new hair loss protocol using FDA-approved topical treatments targets eight pathways, potentially improving results by 60-75% compared to the standard 40-50% from oral minoxidil and finasteride. The protocol includes minoxidil, finasteride, tacrolimus, cetirizine, bimatoprost, lithium gluconate, losartan, melatonin, NAC, caffeine, and tretinoin, with a monthly cost of $35-50 in Mexico and $80-150 in the US.

      community Are there alternatives to finasteride?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about seeking alternatives to finasteride for hair loss treatment due to concerns about sexual side effects, with pyrilutamide mentioned as a potential alternative.

      community Finnasterid (1mg) 5 month results

      in Progress Pictures  429 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared positive results after 5 months of using oral finasteride, reporting no side effects and continued shedding but less than in the initial months. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride and minoxidil, with some expressing concerns about side effects and others sharing their own progress and plans.

      community Could Serum Ferritin Explain my Crazy Shedding?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding and suspects it may be due to low serum ferritin levels rather than worsening androgenetic alopecia. They have resumed iron supplementation and are seeking additional solutions to address the shedding.

      community 8 month fin update. African American hair !

      in Progress Pictures  1136 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using finasteride, with minimal use of minoxidil. They reported no side effects and emphasized patience and consistency in their treatment routine.

      community Pyrilutamide for non-5AR users?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide is considered by some as an alternative for those avoiding 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride, but opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report similar results with fluridil and pyrilutamide, while others find pyrilutamide less effective compared to prescription treatments.

      community I talked to urologist about Finasteride and just wanted to share what he said

      in Finasteride  234 upvotes 8 years ago
      The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.

      community I think microneedling before topical application of finasteride (or dut) is a path we should investigate (for those of us who don't care about systemic absorption). Here's why...

      in Microneedling  19 upvotes 7 months ago
      Microneedling before applying topical finasteride or dutasteride may enhance their effectiveness by increasing local absorption in the scalp, despite concerns about systemic absorption. Users discuss combining this method with oral treatments and minoxidil, noting potential benefits and side effects.

      community OFFICIAL Multi-Center Verteporfin Trial Recruitment

      in Research/Science  249 upvotes 10 months ago
      Recruitment for a verteporfin trial and a separate hair cloning trial using verteporfin and other methods is underway, with locations in Jordan, NYC, Beverly Hills, and Memphis. Dr. Bloxham is conducting the hair cloning trial, and interested participants are encouraged to contact him directly.

      community Minoxidil + Tretinoin + Fexofenadine?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses using Minoxidil with Tretinoin and Fexofenadine for hair loss. Some users doubt its effectiveness, noting Fexofenadine's unproven results for androgenetic alopecia.

      community RU58841 2.5% in Minoxidil 5% 3ml twice a day - Less Hairfall "BUT"

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user mixed RU58841 with Minoxidil for hair loss treatment and experienced reduced hair fall and thicker hair but stopped due to chest pain and muscle twitching. They plan to use a new routine without RU58841 or Finasteride due to side effects, including various topical treatments and peptides.

      community Is flying with Fluridil a problem?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The post is about the potential legal trouble of bringing a four-month supply of fluridil, a hair loss treatment, into non-Western countries.