community Happily nuking my DHT and hairloss to oblivion.
The effectiveness of Finasteride/Dutasteride for treating hair loss, and a cautionary tale about potential side effects such as gynecomastia.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Your opinion on those compounds ?
Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are effective for hair loss. Alternative treatments like oils and supplements are less effective and more costly.
community Turmeric Inhibits Conversion of Testosterone to DHT; Creatine Enhances It - Kyle Gillett
Turmeric may slightly inhibit DHT, but it likely doesn't significantly impact hair loss. Creatine might increase DHT levels, but its effect on hair loss is debated and not conclusively proven.
community What use to bridge until I can take finasteride
Minoxidil, derma stamp, and Nizoral shampoo are being considered to maintain hair until finasteride can be used. The user is contemplating adding RU58841 or KX-826.
community How does titration of Fin affect the timeline for swapping to Dut?
The conversation discusses the use of finasteride for hair loss, with OP considering switching to dutasteride due to concerns about effectiveness. Users share experiences and concerns about side effects, including potential impacts on fertility.
community Taking only dutasteride and topical redensyl
A 27-year-old male with Norwood grade 5 hair loss is using dutasteride and a hair serum with Redensyl, Anagain, Procapil, and Capilia Longa, but is hesitant to use oral minoxidil due to past allergic reactions to topical minoxidil. He plans to try dutasteride alone for 3 months before considering adding oral minoxidil.
community Mechanism of Action these drugs re-grow hair?
Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 promote hair growth by different mechanisms, with minoxidil and prostaglandin E1 being specifically mentioned. Corticosteroids can also cause hair growth.
community Can dut save my temples? I've been on fin for 2 years but im plateauing
OP is considering adding dutasteride to their regimen of finasteride and minoxidil to address hair loss plateauing. Users suggest oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant, with mixed opinions on dutasteride's effectiveness for temple regrowth.
community The closest thing to a cure before hair cloning or genetic via?
The conversation discusses using finasteride or dutasteride to reduce DHT, CosmeRNA to target androgen receptors, and Minoxidil as a vasodilator for hair growth. The regimen aims to maintain hair by addressing DHT-AR ratio and continuous Minoxidil use.
community Min/Dut/Fin Update (Plateaued)
The user reports that their hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling has plateaued, with no significant additional regrowth. They have stopped using creatine to simplify their regimen and are relieved with the current state compared to before treatment.