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      community 6 month update of 1 mg fin only

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 6-month hair loss progress update using 1 mg finasteride, plans to start minoxidil and RU58841 due to severe shedding, and seeks advice. Others suggest maintaining treatment, switching to different medications, and considering more aggressive treatments due to strong genetic predisposition to baldness.
      (M24) Anything before min/fin? time to start?

      community (M24) Anything before min/fin? time to start?

      in General  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and shedding despite no family history of male pattern baldness. They are considering starting treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Starting Propecia with pre-existing erecticle dysfunction

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 19-year-old with diffuse hair thinning and erectile dysfunction is considering starting Propecia (finasteride) while already using a minoxidil solution with anti-androgens. Concerns are raised about the psychological nature of erectile dysfunction and the potential systemic effects of anti-androgens, with suggestions to address porn addiction and consult a doctor about hormone therapy.

      community So Pyrilutamide has been postponed by one year. How likely is that to happen to GT20029

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the delay in the release of a new hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and speculates on potential safety concerns as a reason for the delay. It also mentions GT20029 as another future treatment option, with a release at least five years away, and touches on the avoidance of research chemicals due to uncertainty about their authenticity.

      community Waiting to start treatment until Kintor KX-826 Phase 2 data is published?

      in Chat  17 upvotes 4 years ago
      People are waiting for KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) Phase 2 data to decide on hair loss treatments, with some considering finasteride or minoxidil in the meantime. Pyrilutamide is seen as a potentially stronger and safer alternative to finasteride, but concerns about side effects and availability remain.

      community Has anyone used KX-826 as a MONOTHERAPY?

      in Research/Science  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      Exploring potential treatments for hair loss, such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841 and Pyrilutamide. The user is looking for feedback on whether KX-826 can be used successfully as a single therapy to stop the miniaturization process.

      community Why Is No One Talking About Chromosome 20?

      in Chat  32 upvotes 8 months ago
      Some hair loss may be linked to chromosome 20, which isn't affected by DHT blockers like finasteride. Treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and genetic testing are suggested, but their effectiveness for this type of hair loss is uncertain.

      community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community 29f Female on Dutasteride Progress.

      in Female  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 29-year-old woman with genetic hair loss started using 0.5 dutasteride a week ago and has noticed increased shedding, no sexual side effects, and less oily skin. She plans to provide updates and is not concerned about potential birth defects as she doesn't plan to have more children.

      community Diffuse Thinning - Over 1 year on Fin+Min (2024-2025)

      in Progress Pictures  723 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride every other day, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and ketoconazole shampoo. The progress was noted as impressive, with some users questioning the authenticity of the results.

      community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Genomic Sequencing for Hair Loss

      in Research/Science  156 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and potential mRNA therapies are discussed. There is skepticism about targeting specific genes due to the complex genetic nature of hair loss.

      community Pyrilutamide / KX-826 | Discussion EU

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user expressing concerns over the safety of a new drug called Pyrilutamide (also known as KX-826) for hair loss. The user will only trust the drug if it's permitted by EU regulations and sold by a reputable company.
      The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      in Research  622 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.

      community Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

      in Minoxidil  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.

      community Ru58841 made my hair worse

      in General  138 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 worsened hair condition, causing thinning and unusual patterns. The user stopped using it two months ago but hasn't seen recovery, and there's speculation about androgen receptor upregulation.

      community Heads up for EU Fin users: Finasteride prescription has been toughened up in France

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  106 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      Finasteride prescriptions in France now require an annual certificate acknowledging psychiatric and sexual risks, as the European Medicines Agency recognizes these risks. The conversation discusses the potential mental health effects of Finasteride, with some users reporting side effects and others questioning the statistical significance of these findings.

      community 8months fin 4.5 months min progress

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 5mg oral Minoxidil daily and started with 1mg Finasteride daily, but reduced the dose due to side effects and is considering trying RU58841. They are concerned about thinning hair despite some temple recovery and are seeking advice on maximizing progress.

      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.