The user "StrummerBummer" has been taking finasteride for 25 years without sideeffects, but is now switching to dutasteride. Other users congratulate and support the decision.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of anti-androgens for hair loss, with a preference for topical treatments like RU58841 over oral options due to better scalp concentration and fewer sideeffects. Topical finasteride at 0.1% may provide some results, especially when combined with a topical androgen receptor antagonist like RU58841.
Finasteride is recommended for hair loss treatment, with potential sideeffects like erectile issues in 1 in 33 users, which typically resolve after stopping the drug. Users report mixed experiences, with some experiencing initial sideeffects like brain fog and others seeing no issues, and the drug is generally considered effective for maintaining or regrowing hair.
A 21-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is unable to use finasteride due to sideeffects, expressing frustration and depression. Others suggest topical DHT blockers like alfatradiol, spironolactone, and pyrilutamide, and mention using minoxidil and lifestyle changes.
Begin with finasteride to evaluate its effectiveness before adding minoxidil. Combining treatments may enhance results but could also increase sideeffects; individual responses differ.
Topical Dutasteride may halt hair loss and effectively treat androgenic alopecia. Combining low-dose oral Dutasteride with topical application could maximize regrowth and minimize sideeffects.
Minoxidil and Nizoral alone are unlikely to stop hair loss effectively, as they do not address the root cause, which is often DHT. Many users suggest incorporating a 5AR inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride for better results, despite concerns about potential sideeffects.
OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and sideeffects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
Pyrilutamide, a potentially effective hair loss treatment; other topical treatments like RU58841 and CB-03-01 that may have fewer sideeffects than Pyrilutamide; and the Phase 3 clinical trials of Pyrilutamide, which is likely to be approved by the FDA soon.
The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing sideeffects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent sideeffects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential sideeffects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.
This conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically oral minoxidil and finasteride. Users discussed the potential sideeffects of using these drugs, as well as their experiences with them.
The user experienced significant hair shedding after starting and stopping minoxidil and finasteride, leading to thin hair and personal distress. They are currently on oral finasteride without sideeffects and are advised to maintain consistent treatment and consider additional options like microneedling and oils.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic sideeffects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer sideeffects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
A user shared their 6-month progress using 3 mg oral Minoxidil and 1.25 mg oral Finasteride for hair loss. They experienced new hair growth, some facial hair thickening, and no significant sideeffects.
A 20-year-old has been using 1g Finasteride and 2.5mg Minoxidil orally for 2 months to address hair thinning. Users discuss potential regrowth, sideeffects, and concerns about post-finasteride syndrome.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using a topical combination of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with weekly dermastamping and ketoconazole shampoo, without sideeffects. Others suggested additional treatments like red light therapy and PRP.
PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without sideeffects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.
Switching from finasteride and minoxidil to a higher dose of dutasteride for hair loss is debated due to potential sideeffects. Many suggest starting with lower doses or sticking to finasteride if effective.
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other sideeffects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate sideeffects.
Minoxidil with alcohol and propylene glycol was more effective than non-alcohol versions, and RU58841 worked best in a non-water-based solution. Oral finasteride showed better results than topical, despite sideeffects; microneedling and tretinoin worsened hair loss, and PRP was only helpful when younger.
The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth and darker beard after one month of using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily, with no sideeffects reported. They also started derma rolling two weeks ago and plan to continue the treatment for further results.
The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting sideeffects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.
A user is considering finasteride for hair loss and is concerned about its effects on DHT levels and potential sideeffects, including those from creatine. The user seeks advice on finasteride's impact on hair and body hair, given their high DHT and testosterone levels.
A 30-year-old man with diffuse hair thinning shared his hair regrowth regimen, which includes increasing Vitamin D intake, taking oral castor oil, using a dermapen, and various supplements like Glycine, K2, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Aspirin, Sodium Bicarbonate, and a multivitamin. He also mentioned inconsistent use of Minoxidil, Peppermint Oil, Zix, and topical Castor Oil, and negative sideeffects from Finasteride, RU58841, and Nizoral.
User experienced hair thinning after losing 100 lbs and started Dutasteride treatment. They faced sideeffects like fatigue, brain fog, and insomnia but no erectile dysfunction.
The conversation is about determining which type of Saw Palmetto, either Chamaerops humilis or Serenoa repens, is effective for inhibiting the 5 alpha reductase enzyme related to hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation is about someone noticing increased nasal hair growth after using a combination of tretinoin and minoxidil for hair loss. They relate this effect to their grandfather's experience.
The user started using a hair loss treatment called pyrilutamide and experienced mild chest discomfort and tightness, similar to previous sideeffects from RU58841. They plan to reduce the dosage due to these sideeffects and will provide an update on the results in 1-2 months.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved after 8 months on oral finasteride (1mg) and 5 months on oral minoxidil (5mg) without sideeffects. The user stressed the importance of patience and consistency, despite initial shedding.
Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer sideeffects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.