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      community What are the alternatives to spironolactone for AGA?

      in Female  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced side effects from spironolactone and is seeking alternatives for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), considering saw palmetto but unsure of its effectiveness. They are also exploring the possibility of using topical spironolactone, despite availability challenges.

      community Essential Insights into Hair Loss: What You Should Know Early

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss can be managed by acting early, using treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and possibly dutasteride, along with lifestyle changes such as using sulfate-free shampoos and eating protein-rich foods. Consulting a dermatologist and considering microneedling, vitamins, and anti-fungal shampoos are also recommended.

      community Could Finasteride theoretically induce chronic telogen effluvium?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced continuous hair shedding for 13 months after starting finasteride, suspecting it might cause chronic telogen effluvium, and considered switching to dutasteride or stopping medication. Other users suggested that finasteride doesn't cause hair loss, recommending dutasteride for more aggressive hair loss, while some advised against stopping medication.

      community In God We Trust, Topical Fin/Min with existing ADHD issues

      in Chat  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male with ADHD is experiencing hair thinning and is starting a treatment with topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil (5%). He is addressing high prolactin levels and low vitamin D, while managing side effects from ADHD medication.

      community Spironolactone VS dutasteride for female pattern hair loss

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Spironolactone is more potent and lowers testosterone and DHT, while dutasteride only impacts DHT. For female hair loss, checking hormones and considering treatments like oral minoxidil, spironolactone, or topical minoxidil is recommended.

      community One year on fin + dut + 2.5 oral min, is it over for me

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride daily since 2020, dutasteride twice weekly since September, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, microneedling monthly, and ketoconazole semi-often. They are feeling lost about their hair loss progress after one year on this regimen.

      community My history of baldness is 5 years long.

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 5-year journey with hair loss, detailing treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, plasma therapy, and mesotherapy. They initially avoided finasteride but later started using it due to dissatisfaction with minoxidil alone.

      community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

      community I solved my scalp inflammation

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user solved their 15-year scalp inflammation and related hair loss using Selenium Sulfide shampoo (Selsun Blue), noticing improvement after the first use and resolution after three uses. Others found relief with Ketoconazole shampoo, which also helps with hair loss.

      community Does low HGH leading to hairloss?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experiencing diffuse hair loss is using various treatments including RU58841, finasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, anti-hair loss shampoo, and microneedling, and is considering adding peptides TB500, BPC157, and GHK-Cu. They have low growth hormone levels and are questioning its impact on hair loss, while another user suggests androgenic alopecia and androgens are likely the main cause of hair loss.

      community Anagen is now selling pyrilutamide

      in Product  138 upvotes 3 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment that has recently been released for sale, and is thought to have similar efficacy to Dutasteride without side effects. It was discussed in terms of its effectiveness compared to Finasteride, its use by females, and whether it can be safely mixed with RU58841.

      community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss

      in Chat  247 upvotes 4 years ago
      There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.

      community Antihistamines stop my hair loss

      in Treatment  22 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user found that antihistamines stop their hair loss and related symptoms, but they experience side effects like sedation and chest pain. They are seeking alternative solutions or topical antihistamines to avoid systemic side effects.

      community any females on RU58841/minoxidil 2.5%?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A female user is considering using RU58841 with minoxidil 2.5% to reduce side effects like facial hair from minoxidil 5%, while also using copper peptides and a hair serum. Other users discuss alternative treatments like spironolactone, alfatradiol, and the side effects of finasteride.

      community 19 year old male and Finasteride

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old male with hair loss and gynecomastia is considering starting finasteride after trying various treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo and consulting dermatologists. He has chronic telogen effluvium and seborrheic dermatitis, with normal testosterone and thyroid levels but low platelet count.

      community Can ashwagandha cause hair loss?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 5 years ago
      Ashwagandha is generally considered safe for hair while on Dutasteride, as its effects on testosterone are minimal and it may reduce anxiety. Some users report positive effects on hair thickness and anxiety reduction when using ashwagandha alongside finasteride.