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      community How the hell am I still losing hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been experiencing sudden and aggressive hair shedding despite using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil for six years, and recently added topical finasteride without improvement. Possible causes discussed include stress-related hair loss, dietary changes, or high DHT sensitivity, with suggestions to consult a doctor and consider adjusting treatments.

      community Dutasteride Mesotherapy, has anyone tried this?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about trying dutasteride mesotherapy for hair loss, with concerns about its effectiveness and potential side effects compared to finasteride. The user is considering this treatment available in California.

      community A vent. I feel like I am in a race against the clock.

      in Update  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 21-year-old male is anxious about hair loss and its impact on marriage prospects. He has been using Minoxidil for 3 years, plans to start Finasteride in January 2023, and is also using Procapil and supplements.

      community 50% test increase after 18 months of taking DUT

      in Update  57 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported a 50% increase in testosterone after 18 months of taking dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation includes skepticism about the reliability of single testosterone tests and questions about estrogen levels.

      community My detailed 5-month topical finasteride experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 5-month experience using topical finasteride for hair loss, noting side effects like watery semen and puffy nipples, which led them to stop the treatment. They saw no significant hair improvement and have since switched to using minoxidil.

      community I don’t know what to do at this point

      in Female  87 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old woman with female pattern baldness has tried minoxidil, red light therapy, and supplements without success. She is considering spironolactone and seeking medical advice.

      community Anti androgen shed all over scalp

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing intense hair shedding all over the scalp after applying pyrilutamide to the hairline and taking oral castor oil. They are also using topical finasteride and latanoprost, but are unsure which treatment is causing the shedding.

      community Is this the nuclear stack? Wanna go from NW3 to NW1 at the age of 23

      in Treatment  19 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is considering an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, tretinoin, microneedling, keto shampoo, laser comb, and PRP injections. Suggestions include simplifying the routine, possibly increasing minoxidil dosage, and considering alternatives like RU58841, while cautioning against using estrogen due to potential side effects.

      community dutasteride 9 months, nonstop hair loss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  31 upvotes 4 years ago
      Experiencing continual nonstop hair loss despite using dutasteride for 9 months, and the possible causes behind it being discussed such as nutritional deficiencies, elevated cortisol, vitamin D deficiency or other problems. Other solutions such as minoxidil and finasteride have been suggested.

      community Why are there no proper phase 3 trials for RU

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      RU58841 lacks FDA approval due to financial and safety concerns, including potential cardiological side effects. The company abandoned further research, and users report adverse effects like heart palpitations and gynecomastia.

      community Spironolactone VS dutasteride for female pattern hair loss

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Spironolactone is more potent and lowers testosterone and DHT, while dutasteride only impacts DHT. For female hair loss, checking hormones and considering treatments like oral minoxidil, spironolactone, or topical minoxidil is recommended.

      community DHT Blocker without Selenium and Zinc??

      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female user is seeking a DHT blocker without Selenium or Zinc due to hair breakage and is currently using Saw Palmetto, Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails, Pumpkin seed oil, Dermastamp, and Pura D'or products. She has tried Minoxidil without success and is considering Finasteride but prefers natural options first.

      community Uncle not on meds vs. uncle on finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  342 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 43-year-old uncle on finasteride for 5 years has more hair than his 53-year-old uncle not on medication. Users discuss the effects and side effects of finasteride, including potential sexual side effects and gynecomastia.
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      community Someone please save me (19M)

      in General  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is experiencing hair loss and shedding despite using Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil for six months. They are concerned about potential infections like folliculitis and are considering stopping the treatments due to stress and hair loss from various areas, including eyebrows and eyelids.

      community Dutasteride not working - is this the end now?!

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like topical and oral finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841. They are advised to consider a scalp biopsy and blood tests to determine the underlying cause, as their hair loss may not be related to DHT.

      community 33, NW5: Deciding on Finasteride, Grafts, or Shaved Head

      in General  115 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is experiencing hair loss at NW 5 and is using finasteride, which is causing side effects like dry eyes and loss of libido. They are considering continuing with minoxidil and finasteride or opting for a hair transplant, feeling depressed about their situation.

      community Recommendations for topical antiandrogens

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about adding a topical anti-androgen to a hair loss treatment regimen that includes dutasteride and oral minoxidil. The user is considering topical finasteride or dutasteride, Nizoral shampoo, KX-826, and topical spironolactone, while avoiding RU58841 due to safety concerns.

      community Finasteride and naturally low baseline DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discovered they have naturally low DHT levels and is concerned about taking finasteride, which could further lower these levels. They are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the treatment given their hormone levels are within the normal range.

      community Temple revival. Dropping Oral min.

      in Chat  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced negative side effects from oral minoxidil, including cardiac issues and excessive sweating, and decided to switch to topical minoxidil while using other treatments like RU58841, Setipiprant, Azelaic acid, and latanoprost. Another user suggested splitting the oral minoxidil dose to reduce side effects.