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      community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.

      community Norwood 6 trying the bounce back

      in Progress Pictures  199 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 37-year-old who started losing hair in their early 20s tried minoxidil with little effect, then experienced more loss until 2023. They are now using a treatment including finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, saw palmetto shampoo, and micro needling, and are seeing early positive results.

      community The ultimate Regimen for density and thick ess

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The regimen for hair loss includes topical finasteride, clascoterone, tretinoin, minoxidil, oral saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, vitamin D, microneedling, and anti-fungal shampoo. Expected benefits are increased hair growth and density, with considerations for potential skin irritation and interactions between treatments.

      community Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues

      in Chat  21 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.

      community 6 months before and after pics: VDPHL01 (oral minoxidil)

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a clinical trial for a new oral medication, VDPHL01, which is a reformulated version of oral minoxidil taken at a high dose of 17mg daily, showing significant hair regrowth after six months. The user noted that this formulation is believed to be more effective and time-released, with fewer side effects compared to regular oral minoxidil.

      community for anyone who is on the fence about oral minoxidil should read this NYT article it might help. it's an old one but people might need a refresher. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/health/minoxidil-hair-loss-pills.html

      in Research/Science  121 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical for hair regrowth but may cause unwanted body hair growth and cardiovascular side effects. Some users experience positive results, while others discontinue use due to side effects like chest pain.

      community Day 0 - 33 - 31M min 5%, Dut 0.5mg/daily, + more

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old male is using a hair loss treatment routine that includes daily 0.5mg dutasteride, 5% minoxidil, microneedling, biotin, vitamin D, omega-3 supplements, and alternating shampoos to restore hair density. He reports no side effects or noticeable regrowth yet but feels optimistic about the process.

      community 12 month fin update. Long curly hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  678 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after using 1mg of finasteride daily for a year, avoiding minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats. They attributed success to quitting smoking, a better diet, and reduced stress, with only watery semen as a side effect.

      community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

      community MinoxidilMax just launched a 0.3% tretinoin topical. Would you try?

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses a new 0.3% tretinoin topical launched by MinoxidilMax for mixing with other solutions, with some users expressing concern about potential skin irritation compared to lower concentrations. MinoxidilMax has also released other products like topical Dutasteride and RU58841.

      community I’m considering stopping finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  157 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is considering stopping finasteride due to depression, anxiety, and difficulty building muscle, despite its effectiveness in stopping hair loss. Suggestions include reducing the dose, switching to topical solutions, or consulting a doctor for alternatives like dutasteride or RU58841.

      community Accelerated Hair Loss from Creatine

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  133 upvotes 7 months ago
      Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.

      community Minoxidil actually reduces wrinkles

      in Research/Science  209 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer side effects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.

      community Are they going to Ban Finasteride in the EU ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  68 upvotes 1 year ago
      There is concern about a potential ban on finasteride in the EU, but many believe it is unlikely unless serious side effects are found. Users rely on finasteride for hair loss and other health benefits, and a petition has been created to oppose any restrictions.

      community Just popped my first fin, excited as hell!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  154 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their excitement about starting finasteride for hair loss after trying various ineffective methods. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, including shedding phases and side effects, with one mentioning using topical finasteride and minoxidil.

      community 13 WEEKS MICRONEEDLING MONOTHERAPY

      in Microneedling  187 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.

      community Extreme regimen and still miniaturized hairs. AGA is just impossible to beat.

      in Insane  35 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's extreme regimen for hair loss, which includes taking oral and topical medications such as minoxidil, dutasteride, cyproterone acetate and bicalutamide, but still experiencing miniaturization. Suggestions were made to try other treatments such as RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, while also considering mental health treatment and advice on lookmaxxing.

      community Dont fucking wait to start finasteride!

      in Chat  372 upvotes 5 years ago
      User baldwarrior85 regrets not starting finasteride earlier to prevent hair loss. Others share their experiences, with some having side effects and others seeing positive results from the treatment.

      community Fucking hell (Easter)

      in Chat  459 upvotes 5 years ago
      User hears aunt's comment on hair loss during Easter gathering. Others discuss handling rude comments and share experiences with hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community 5 months into 0.5mg Dutasteride 3x a week + 5mg Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  58 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is treating hair loss with 0.5mg Dutasteride three times a week, 5mg oral Minoxidil daily, and topical finasteride and minoxidil, seeing some improvement but insufficient density. They are considering increasing Dutasteride dosage and addressing high estradiol levels, while also trying to quit vaping.

      community Finasteride really is a miracle drug

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  181 upvotes 4 months ago
      Finasteride and minoxidil help maintain hair and slightly improve hairlines but are less effective at regrowing hair in bald areas, often needing a hair transplant for full restoration. Many users report no side effects and wish they had started treatment earlier.

      community Dutasteride vs Finasteride and Steroid

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride is preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to fewer side effects. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and RU58841 is effective for hair regrowth, even during steroid use.