Adding RU58841 to a regimen of 2.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil for potential hair regrowth. Some users suggest a biopsy to determine the cause of hairloss, while others discuss the effectiveness and side effects of various treatments.
Oral finasteride is more effective but may have more side effects, while topical versions have less risk. Oral minoxidil is more potent, but topical is more common and easier to use; combining treatments is common.
A 21-year-old is using oral Minoxidil (3mg daily) and Finasteride (1mg three times a week) for hairloss, along with Nizoral and hair vitamins, showing progress after 4 months. Initial side effects from Minoxidil included increased heart rate and heavy breathing, which subsided, while Finasteride has not caused any side effects.
A 19-year-old is concerned about going bald and disagrees with their parents who suggest therapy, believing hairloss will negatively impact their life. Some suggest therapy can help with the emotional aspects, while others support using finasteride and focusing on what makes the individual happy.
The user has been using minoxidil at night and finasteride daily for several months, experiencing initial hair growth but later regression and thinning. They're considering switching to dutasteride and seeking advice on the cause of their hairloss and potential treatments.
A 30-year-old is using rosemary oil and starting microneedling to address weakening hair, seeking advice on frequency and combination. Another user suggests using finasteride and minoxidil for better results, criticizing the effectiveness of rosemary oil and emphasizing the importance of understanding hairlosscauses.
The user checked iron, ferritin, B12, zinc, testosterone, DHT, and estrogens to understand hairlosscauses and the effects of dutasteride. They also noted increased heart rate and paleness with oral minoxidil.
The conversation discusses whether finasteride's reduction of DHT and increase in scalp testosterone contribute to hair follicle miniaturization. Some participants argue testosterone does not cause miniaturization, while others suggest that even with reduced DHT, other androgens like testosterone may still contribute to hairloss.
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hairloss are unclear.
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil without success and is considering a comprehensive blood test to explore other causes of hairloss. They are unsure about the necessity and cost of the extensive tests and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the full panel or focus on specific tests.
The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hairloss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.
The conversation is about foods, vitamins, and supplements to avoid to prevent hairloss, specifically mentioning alcohol, Brazil nuts, smoking, and sugary foods.
Individuals with oily scalps, dandruff, and diffuse thinning hairloss who have managed to either halt the loss or regrow their hair by using topical finasteride and minoxidil as well as microneedling and ketoconazole 2% shampoo.
A 25 year old male who has been using finasteride and dutasteride for two years to treat his hairloss, with no success. Other treatments such as oral minoxidil, topical anti-androgens, RU58841, latanoprost, topical estrogen, CB 03 01, microneedling, keto 2% shampoo, vitamin D, Omega 3, B vitamins and probiotics were discussed.
Balding scalps have more androgen receptors, leading to increased TGF-beta, which causes blood vessel loss and hair follicle miniaturization. Blocking androgen signaling and TGF-beta may help prevent hairloss.
Topical tretinoin can increase the absorption of minoxidil by three times, which may enhance its effectiveness for hairloss treatment. Tretinoin causes increased skin turnover, making the skin more permeable and potentially improving minoxidil's efficacy.
The user is trying RU58841, oral minoxidil, and dermarolling to combat hairlosscaused by increased scalp testosterone after using finasteride and dutasteride. They plan to document their results.
Dutasteride may affect testosterone levels, leading to high ferritin and iron levels, which can causehairloss. High ferritin might be linked to past heavy drinking or hemochromatosis.
A user on Finasteride for over a year is asking if taking Glycine 1000 mg at night along with morning collagen peptides will increase DHT and causehairloss. They are concerned about the potential impact on their hairloss treatment.
Bicalutamide blocks androgen receptors, preventing testosterone and DHT from binding, which can help with hairloss but may cause feminization. It is not recommended for those who do not want feminization effects.
A 22-year-old has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 5 years to combat aggressive male pattern baldness, but is considering switching to dutasteride due to worsening hairloss. Dutasteride is suggested as it may be more effective in reducing DHT levels for aggressive cases.
The conversation is about whether Saw Palmetto, which has similar but less potent effects to Finasteride, could cause the same side effects due to lowering DHT levels. The user is considering oral Saw Palmetto as an alternative to Finasteride for hairloss treatment.
The user "Curious_Conflict_959" shared a progress picture of their hair transplant after 5 months. They used a low dosage of RU on native hairs and had PRP treatments. All hairloss has stopped.
Actor Jacob Batalon's receding hairline and how it is a sign of his success despite dealing with hairloss, with some people suggesting he may be using treatments such as Minoxidil or Finasteride to manage it.
User has been on finasteride and switched to Dutasteride 6 months ago, using minoxidil, tretinoin, microneedling, and RU-58841, but still experiencing hairloss. Advice given includes waiting 6-18 months for Dutasteride results and checking if it's definitely MPB.
The conversation discusses the pros and cons of dutasteride for male pattern baldness, with a focus on its long half-life. The user, a physician, also mentions that switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause temporary hairloss until dutasteride reaches effective levels or accelerates the hair cycle.
The user experienced side effects from finasteride and found improved mood and performance with DHT, but it worsened hairloss. They are considering options like TRT, HCG, and topical treatments like Saw Palmetto, but struggle with balancing hair preservation and functionality.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil since October 2023 and is concerned if a supplement containing L-arginine, L-citrulline, Tongkat Ali, Tribulus terrestris, Avena Sativa, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, Pyridoxine, Zinc Gluconate, and Saw Palmetto can causehairloss. They report thicker and denser hair despite ongoing shedding.