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      community Gland treatment and Crude Oil Massage

      in Treatment 7 years ago
      Hair loss treatment involves gland treatment with iodine, liver extract, wild American ginseng, and black cohosh, along with crude oil scalp massage. The approach aims to stimulate hormones and improve blood circulation to promote hair growth.

      community 2 years of fin, 1.5 years of minoxidil, calling it quits. Thank you.

      in Shaved/buzzed  567 upvotes 3 years ago
      This user has been struggling with hair loss for the past two years and attempted to treat it using finasteride and minoxidil. Despite their efforts, they have not seen any improvement in their condition, so they have decided to shave or buzz their head instead. Others gave advice on other treatments that could be tried if desired.

      community RU + Oral Minox / DUT + Topical Minox

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The individual has been using minoxidil for beard growth for over two years, started oral minoxidil and dutasteride six months ago, and began RU58841 three months ago, which significantly enhanced their results. They are open to answering questions about their hair loss treatment experience.

      community Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 2 years ago
      Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.

      community Since there is so much hype for cosmeRNA and HMI-115...

      in Chat  44 upvotes 3 years ago
      Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.

      community It's probably RU58841, which is weak in adenosine.

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using adenosine, finasteride, and minoxidil for hair loss treatment. The user ordered a 0.75% adenosine solution and is currently using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5%.

      community 5 months of oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride.

      in Progress Pictures  157 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the positive effects of taking 5 mg oral minoxidil and 0.5 mg oral dutasteride every other day for hair loss, with one user reporting thicker beard and eyebrows and improved appearance. Another user expresses frustration about not being able to access the treatment in Germany, while a different user mentions experiencing no side effects.

      community Too much testosterone.

      in Chat 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the idea of naturally lowering testosterone levels to potentially reduce DHT and help with hair loss, though it is speculative and not tested by the original poster. Participants suggest using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, or RU58841 instead, as they directly target DHT without reducing testosterone.

      community How insane is this oral min shed?

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.

      community Dutasteride shedding phase while in Minoxidil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair shedding with finasteride and found minoxidil helpful for regrowth but insufficient alone. They are considering dutasteride but are concerned about potential shedding similar to their experience with finasteride.

      community How to correctly dose Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user takes 1 mg finasteride three times a week, topical minoxidil daily, and Saw Palmetto both topically and orally on non-finasteride days. They recently added 1 g of pumpkin seed oil daily to improve hair thickness and are seeking advice on dosing and cycling Saw Palmetto.

      community Has anyone tried those aliexp product ?

      in Product 3 months ago
      The conversation is about exploring additional hair loss treatments, with suggestions including topical melatonin, caffeine-based shampoos, redensyl, copper-peptides, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, ketoconazole shampoo, and fluridil. Caution is advised against using products from AliExpress and Temu due to potential safety concerns.

      community Big Shed on 1.5mg , worth upping to 2.5mg?

      in General  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing hair shedding after starting oral minoxidil at 1.5mg for hair loss. Shedding is considered normal and may indicate the treatment is working, but it may take months to see full results; increasing the dose to 2.5mg should be carefully considered.

      community Trichosol, polyethylene glycol, and DMSO

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experiences irritation from alcohols in minoxidil and is considering alternatives like trichosol mixed with polyethylene glycol or DMSO. They seek advice on the best nonirritating option.
      Should I start oral dut?

      community Should I start oral dut?

      in General  43 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old with advanced diffuse thinning is considering oral dutasteride after stopping finasteride due to side effects like brain fog and testicular pain. They are also contemplating a hair transplant combined with oral dutasteride and topical finasteride, noting a thick donor area.
      Experiencing shedding for 2+ months on fin and min

      community Experiencing shedding for 2+ months on fin and min

      in General  66 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user started oral finasteride and minoxidil in November 2024, initially saw improvement, but has experienced increased shedding since April 2025. They are concerned the treatment may not be effective anymore and seek advice.

      community Dutasteride 5mg progress report

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user reports significant hair shedding and regrowth after increasing their dutasteride dosage to 5mg, alongside using RU58841, minoxidil, and topical finasteride, with no side effects. They recommend high doses of dutasteride, sourced from China, despite concerns about its safety.

      community Very high free testosterone on dut…

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has high free testosterone and is still experiencing hair loss despite taking dutasteride and oral minoxidil for over three years. They are considering adding a topical anti-androgen like RU58841.

      community I was hesitant, but I pulled it. Thoughts?

      in Shaved/buzzed  2707 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss, showing a shaved/buzzed look. Replies praised their appearance and discussed treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil.

      community Ru58841 ruined my life. Here’s why.

      in Product  130 upvotes 4 years ago
      User experienced shortness of breath, high blood pressure, red eyes, and eye floaters after using RU58841 for hair loss. They warn others to avoid RU58841 and stick to finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride.