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      community high estrogen levels after 10month fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced high estrogen levels after 10 months of taking 1mg oral finasteride but is happy with hair regrowth. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and are also taking DIM and Zinc supplements.

      community 11 months oral fin + min capsule

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a daily capsule containing 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil for 11 months, with noticeable regrowth on the crown but minimal improvement on the hairline. They experienced no significant side effects and plan to continue the treatment long-term.

      community is it fin shed? how to solve this. pls help

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      An 18-year-old male using minoxidil and finasteride is experiencing increased hair loss, possibly due to a shedding phase from finasteride. He also takes zinc, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin C, and is concerned about hair loss from his temples.

      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

      in Research/Science  58 upvotes 2 months ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

      community Dutasteride 2.5 mg Progress (6 months)

      in Progress Pictures  162 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 49-year-old male switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride 2.5 mg daily, along with oral Minoxidil 5 mg, resulting in significant hair regrowth and stopping hair loss after six months. Despite initial side effects like adrenaline spikes and urinary issues, the user is satisfied with the results and plans to continue the treatment.

      community Day 155 of 5mg oral minoxidil + 0,5mg oral dutasteride daily

      in Progress Pictures  103 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared progress on hair regrowth using 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg oral dutasteride daily, noting small hair growth and no significant side effects except bushier eyebrows. The conversation includes encouragement, personal experiences with hair loss treatments, and discussions on the effectiveness of microneedling.

      community 3 month progress on min + fin capsule

      in Is this regrowth?  400 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth in three months using a capsule containing minoxidil and finasteride. They reported no major side effects and plan to continue the treatment until their late 20s.

      community Topical Dutasteride Solution Recommendations

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses preparing a topical dutasteride solution for hair loss, with mentions of using alcohol, propylene glycol, and Avodart. Users also discuss the concentration of dutasteride and compare it to finasteride and minoxidil treatments.

      community Dutasteride. What next?

      in General  154 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 31-year-old male switched from finasteride to oral dutasteride (0.5mg, 2x a week) and uses liquid minoxidil daily for hair loss. He experienced shedding and regrowth but is considering increasing dutasteride to 3x a week due to concerns about hair density and ongoing issues.

      community Oral Minoxidil - The Hyper-Responder Concept

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 7 months ago
      Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to genetic differences in the SULT1A1 enzyme, affecting how well it converts to its active form, minoxidil sulfate. Hyper-responders may experience rapid hair growth and increased side effects, such as pericardial effusion, even at low doses.

      community Can Pyrilutamide use stopp Minoxidil gains

      in Chat  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether using pyrilutamide would interfere with minoxidil's ability to regrow hair, considering pyrilutamide is seen as a maintenance drug that stops shedding, while minoxidil promotes hair growth but causes initial shedding.

      community RU58841 carrier - PG/Ethanol vs KB solution?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the differences between PG/Ethanol and KB solutions for RU58841 application, focusing on potential scalp irritation. KB solution is suggested for those allergic to PG, though both contain ethanol which can dry the scalp.

      community OND-1 "Cyclosporine A” New hair loss treatment

      in Research/Science  28 upvotes 2 months ago
      Orient Bio is developing a PLGA formulated version of Cyclosporine A to stimulate hair growth without its immunosuppressant effects. Users discuss various treatments like Clascoterone, PP405, minoxidil, and tacrolimus, expressing hope for new developments and sharing personal experiences with these treatments.

      community What to dilute Finasteride with?

      in Treatments  65 upvotes 11 months ago
      Diluting finasteride in a Hims spray can be done using ethanol or propylene glycol to maintain the desired concentration without increasing minoxidil levels. This approach ensures the finasteride concentration is reduced to 0.025% without affecting the minoxidil strength.

      community Is this solution unnecessarily aggresive?

      in Product  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The solution contains minoxidil, finasteride, azelaic acid, caffeine, retinoic acid, and procapil. Users suggest minoxidil with tretinoin and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, while dismissing retinoic and azelaic acids as unnecessary.

      community I want to attempt to use the MPC inhibitor JXL-069

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about group buys for hair loss treatments, highlighting issues with unverified chemicals and the risks involved. It suggests stabilizing with dutasteride and minoxidil, and considering a hair transplant instead of experimenting with untested products.

      community Efficacy and Systemic DHT Suppression of Topical Finasteride vs Dutasteride

      in General  122 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical dutasteride may have limited absorption due to its higher molecular mass compared to finasteride, potentially affecting its efficacy in suppressing DHT locally. Microneedling might enhance dutasteride absorption, possibly offering stronger local DHT suppression with fewer systemic effects.

      community Procapil - Has anyone heard of it?!

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses Procapil, a treatment for hair loss containing Apigenin and Oleanolic acid. Users are sharing their experiences and asking if anyone has tried it.

      community 4,000 years on dut/oral min/microneedling

      in Satire  80 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users inquire about side effects, brands, and suggest using topical minoxidil.