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community DUPA - Impossible to cure, so giving up

in Update 3 upvotes 6 months ago

The user diagnosed with DUPA tried treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil without success and is considering a hair system. They hope for a future cure, possibly with PP405, and others suggest options like scalp biopsy and SMP.

community 1.25mg of Fin and 5% topical minoxidil once a day. 8 months progress. Diffuse thinning

in Progress Pictures 458 upvotes 3 years ago

This user experienced improvements in their hair density and texture through the use of finasteride (1.25mg) and minoxidil (5%) applied topically once a day over 8 months, with no reported side effects other than slightly lowered libido.

community M30, 6 months of oral dut and toplical min

in Progress Pictures 92 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their 6-month progress using oral dutasteride (0.5mg daily), topical minoxidil (5% once daily), and ketoconazole shampoo (2% weekly) for hair loss, reporting increased libido and no side effects. They chose dutasteride over finasteride due to availability and convenience.

community Has anyone successfully tapered off finasteride?

7 upvotes 10 years ago

A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.

community Stopped topical Minox and Fin for 2 years, started again and gained my old status back

in Microneedling 31 upvotes 1 year ago

A user stopped using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 2 years, saw hair thinning, then restarted the treatments along with weekly dermastamping and regained their previous hair status. The user suggests that restarting treatment can be effective even after a break.

community 3α-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase community driven study, not anytime soon guys.

in Research/Science 107 upvotes 4 years ago

High cost of studying 3α-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in hair loss led to suggestions of crowdfunding for research. Users discussed using Procyanidin B2/melatonin topical treatment and tracking funds with blockchain.

community M22 Minoxidil twice daily on the temples for 7 months, Finasteride 0.5 mg ed for 3 months

in Progress Pictures 115 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil helped with temple regrowth, and finasteride improved overall hair appearance and stopped further hair loss. Minoxidil was also applied to eyebrows and eyelids, with noticeable gains, but was stopped on the beard due to bloating.

community For people that keep saying Breezula is weaker than fin...

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 5 years ago

Breezula protects hair follicles from both testosterone and DHT, unlike finasteride, which only protects against DHT. This could potentially lead to significant hair regrowth, similar to results seen in transgender individuals using hormone blockers.

community Pyrilutamide 5 months results (before, after pics)

in Progress Pictures 192 upvotes 3 years ago

Tae147 has shared results of using pyrilutamide, a 5% concentration topical solution applied twice daily, in combination with minoxidil, to reduce scalp itchiness and hair shedding. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatment, as well as questions about its availability on the market.

community Is oral minoxidil f***ing me up?

in General 269 upvotes 3 months ago

Oral minoxidil is causing significant blood pressure fluctuations and increased heart rate, leading the user to consider switching to topical minoxidil and tretinoin. The user plans to consult a cardiologist and is likely to stop using oral minoxidil.

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