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      community Next best option after low dose finestride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth with finasteride and minoxidil but faced libido issues, leading them to try alternatives like novamaine and a low-dose finasteride/minoxidil solution, which still caused side effects. They are considering reducing the solution's volume, stopping finasteride, or using minoxidil alone, while others suggest alternatives like dutasteride or clascoterone.

      community Halted my hair loss with topical liposomal finasteride 0.01%

      in Treatment  22 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user halted hair loss using 0.01% topical liposomal finasteride daily, with no side effects or regrowth, and recently added 5% minoxidil and low-level laser therapy. They recommend this conservative approach for those hesitant about finasteride.

      community Stop being assholes to teenagers on this sub.

      in Chat  542 upvotes 1 year ago
      Teenagers experiencing hair loss face ridicule instead of support, impacting their mental health. Effective treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling.

      community Topical Fin +Min dose correction

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 years ago
      A user experiencing side effects from a 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride topical solution for hair loss reduced their dosage due to numbness and pain in the lower body and is seeking advice on dosage and alternatives like redensyl. They are concerned about the side effects of both medications and are considering adjusting the dose or switching treatments.

      community Just quit nicotine and caffeine

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen improvement and is quitting nicotine and caffeine to see if it helps. Some believe quitting nicotine improved their hair health due to better blood flow, while others are skeptical about the impact of blood flow on hair loss.

      community What happened to Pyrilutamide?

      in Technology  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide's 0.5% solution showed minimal improvement, while the 1% solution appears more promising but costly. The user is currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil and considering adding Pyrilutamide if effective and affordable.

      community DHT before and after from .5mg DUT once a week

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced improved libido and erections after reducing DHT levels with 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week, despite previous side effects from finasteride. They are also on testosterone replacement therapy and have not noticed major personality changes.

      community This sub is very toxic towards people who don’t blindly follow the fin mafia

      in Treatment  226 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation criticizes the negative attitude towards those concerned about side effects from hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, or who prefer natural remedies. Specific treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and RU58841, with an agreement that finasteride and minoxidil are proven effective.

      community Regression report from 2017 to 2025

      in Progress Pictures  121 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user stopped finasteride for family planning but plans to restart it and is considering dutasteride. Users discuss the safety of finasteride during family planning, with some sharing experiences of having healthy children while on the medication.

      community Switching from fin 1mg to dut 0.5mg after 13 years

      in Treatments  101 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using Finasteride 1mg daily for 13 years with stable results but is now experiencing thinning hair and is considering switching to Dutasteride 0.5mg. They are seeking advice on whether this change might be beneficial.

      community Hair Cafe vid: low dose dutasteride ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering using 0.5 mg dutasteride once every 5 or 7 days due to side effects from finasteride and is also looking into topical liposomal dutasteride and pyrilutamide to stop hair loss. The goal is to stop hair loss, not regrow hair.

      community NW7 recovery attempt, a little over 2 month progress. 1.25mg fin, 5mg topical minox twice a day. Pyrilutamide for 1 month, switched to RU58 2 weeks ago, weekly microneedling 1.5mm

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is attempting to recover from severe hair loss using 1.25mg finasteride, 5mg topical minoxidil twice daily, pyrilutamide for a month, RU58841 for two weeks, and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm. They have seen new hair growth after two months and plan to continue the treatment for a year with the hope of regrowing enough hair for a transplant.

      community Stopping finasteride. Need help

      in General  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user plans to stop using finasteride due to side effects but will continue using minoxidil. They are concerned about hair regrowth without finasteride.

      community Androgen degraders for hair loss

      in Research/Science  61 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses androgen receptor degraders for hair loss, highlighting their potential advantages over traditional AR blockers like RU58841 and pyrilutamide. Concerns about the safety and cost of these treatments are also mentioned.

      community 5mg KX 826 Worked. Will 2.5mg Hold?

      in Technology  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Reducing the dose of Pyrilutamide from 5mg to 2.5mg may still maintain hair loss results, but effectiveness can vary. Users discuss the cost and dosage implications, with some cautioning against reducing the dose due to its dose-dependent nature.

      community What's your thoughts on Pyrilutamide

      in Product  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about using pyrilutamide and RU58841 as topical solutions to prevent hair loss. Pyrilutamide is considered safer but less potent than RU58841, which some users find effective despite potential side effects like heart palpitations.

      community What else can I do? Already on dut and minox

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering adding RU58841 or other treatments like microneedling. Suggestions include stopping smoking, trying dutasteride mesotherapy, using tretinoin, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and possibly using a red light cap.

      community How can this be? I'm on a damn MTF regimen and still getting decimated

      in Transgender 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a person using minoxidil, finasteride, estrogen, and bicalutamide to combat hair loss, expressing frustration and desperation over their situation. They are advised against using female hormones and encouraged to focus on finasteride and minoxidil, with suggestions to seek therapy for mental health support.

      community Once daily topical Min, weekly 1.5 mm dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.

      community How to improve my stack. I‘m on dut fin and ru

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is using dutasteride, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss but is allergic to minoxidil. Suggestions include dropping finasteride, increasing dutasteride dosage, and considering alternatives like microneedling, laser treatments, scalp massage, and supplements.

      community Smoking minoxidil, the theory that changes everything.

      in Minoxidil  607 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user humorously suggested smoking minoxidil in a blunt as an alternative hair growth method, sparking a satirical discussion on unconventional and unsafe ways to use minoxidil. The conversation included various suggestions like oral pills, rectal administration, and other absurd methods, with some users warning against the dangers of such practices.

      community Sharing My Routine – Hope It Helps Someone Else Too

      in Progress Pictures  638 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with a hair loss treatment routine involving dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and Nourkrin Man, with no side effects reported. Other users share their experiences with similar treatments, discussing side effects like heart palpitations and depression, and offer advice on obtaining prescriptions affordably.

      community Are we underestimating systemic absorption with homemade/generic Topical Fin? (HPCH vs. PG/Ethanol formulations)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      Topical finasteride may have higher systemic absorption and lower efficacy when using a Propylene Glycol/Ethanol formulation compared to the hydroxypropyl chitosan (HPCH) formulation. The safety profile of topical finasteride relies heavily on the HPCH formulation, and using standard solutions might lead to different pharmacokinetics.