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community Calling out diffuse thinners here -- Have you ruled out other factors?

in Treatment 54 upvotes 1 year ago

Diffuse hair loss is often linked to genetics but can also be due to health issues like thyroid problems and low vitamin or iron levels. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some seeing improvements after addressing health issues.

community CAUTION: My Experience with RU58841

in Treatment 13 upvotes 2 years ago

The user experienced concerning side effects like throat irritation, shortness of breath, chest pain, and testicle pain after using RU58841 for hair loss, despite also using finasteride and minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences, with one advising to stop using RU58841 due to similar side effects, while another reported significant hair loss reduction without side effects.

community Is it a good idea to add RU58841 to finasteride? (No min)

in Treatment 6 upvotes 5 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for a year to stop hair loss and is considering adding RU58841 instead of minoxidil to further inhibit DHT. Another user suggests adding dutasteride for better DHT inhibition, but the original user cannot access it and is considering RU58841 despite potential side effects.

community Anti-androgen use causing testicular pain?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 8 months ago

Switching from topical finasteride to oral Dutasteride and using Fluridil caused persistent testicular discomfort. The discomfort did not subside after stopping Fluridil, raising concerns about Dutasteride's role.

community Oral minoxidil in EU (hair is law)

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 1 week ago

The conversation is about finding a reliable source for oral minoxidil in the EU, as the original supplier is out of stock. The user is currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment.

community Adding the generic version of finasteride in addition to the patent version of the same brand

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 9 months ago

The user has been taking 1.25mg finasteride daily for 11 months and recently added a generic version due to increased shedding. They also use keto shampoo twice a week, which has reduced seborrheic dermatitis but not the itching or shedding.

community Anyone experienced weight gain on dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 3 years ago

Dutasteride can lead to increased cholesterol and liver fat. The user is reconsidering its use due to high cholesterol and lipid levels despite a healthy lifestyle.

community From 21 to 23 years old. What do you think?

in Treatment 324 upvotes 3 months ago

A user is using oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, and drinking topical minoxidil for hair loss, despite health warnings. Switching from finasteride to dutasteride did not improve hair density.

community Can’t do finasteride. Does this automatically cross out Pyrilutamide?

in Research/Science 3 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes finasteride intolerance and questioning if Pyrilutamide is an alternative. Pyrilutamide not commercially available, but may be tolerable if approved since it's not a 5aR inhibitor.

community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 20 upvotes 1 year ago

A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.

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