User experiencing hairloss on dutasteride; others suggest shedding is normal and to track progress with pictures. Some mention using RU58841 for improvement.
The conversation discusses organizing group buys and tracking progress for Kx-826 Pyrilutamide, a hairloss treatment. Participants express optimism about upcoming results and concerns about self-reporting bias.
A woman discovered her long-term hairloss was due to undiagnosed anemia, with ferritin levels as low as 9. After starting iron supplements, she saw significant hair regrowth, especially in previously bald areas, though some spots remain unchanged.
After stopping finasteride, the user retained hair without noticeable balding, suggesting an unusual reaction to the medication. The user initially experienced rapid hairloss and itchiness, possibly due to male pattern baldness, but maintained hair stability after tapering off finasteride.
A 22-year-old experiencing hairloss and persistent scalp itchiness since age 16 has tried various treatments, including finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dietary changes, with no success. Suggestions include consulting a knowledgeable dermatologist, considering seborrheic dermatitis, and trying different shampoos like Selsun Blue or those with selenium sulfide.
A 22-year-old male experiencing hairloss suspects androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and possibly telogen effluvium (TE), with a noted improvement in scalp itch after adopting a gluten-free diet. He is advised to consider treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and to check iron and ferritin levels.
Way-316606 is considered a potential hairloss treatment but is avoided due to safety concerns and lack of research. Minoxidil and Finasteride are preferred as established treatments.
Creatine generally does not affect hairloss, but some report increased shedding due to higher DHT levels. Many manage hairloss with dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.
The user shared their nearly 3-year hairloss treatment journey, starting with minoxidil, then adding finasteride, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling, later incorporating oral minoxidil and RU58841, and recently switching to dutasteride. They are considering replacing RU58841 with pyrilutamide and are aware of the potential side effects of oral minoxidil on heart health.