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      community All my gains from minoxidil fell out years later

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss after initially gaining hair with minoxidil and is now using dutasteride and oral minoxidil alongside topical minoxidil, hoping to regain lost hair. There is uncertainty about the effectiveness of these treatments, with some users suggesting that blocking DHT might help, while others express skepticism about regrowth.

      community Your opinion on those compounds ?

      in Product 1 year ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are effective for hair loss. Alternative treatments like oils and supplements are less effective and more costly.

      community 4 Month Update on Topical Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user achieved significant hair regrowth using Regaine 5% topical minoxidil, dermarolling, rosemary, and pumpkin seed oil. They are considering adding finasteride or dutasteride to their regimen for further improvement.

      community What is everyone's stack and why?

      in Treatment  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are using various treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some also use additional methods like microneedling, vitamins, and oils, with mixed results and personal preferences influencing their choices.

      community Is Keto shampoo 2% even worth starting?

      in Ketoconazole  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      Ketoconazole shampoo is primarily for scalp health and reducing inflammation, not hair regrowth. Combining ketoconazole with finasteride can yield similar results to using minoxidil and finasteride together.

      community TRT. Pyrilutamide. Ru58841. Help

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair loss after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), which did not improve with daily finasteride and minoxidil. He is considering restarting TRT and is seeking advice on using pyrilutamide or RU58841 to prevent further hair loss.

      community 5% capixyl 3%redensyl+procapil

      in Product  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss serum mix containing 5% capixyl, 3% redensyl, and procapil. The user is asking for recommendations or opinions on the effectiveness of this product.

      community Saying creatine causes loss on fin/dut makes no sense and this is why

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  42 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether creatine causes hair loss for those using finasteride or dutasteride, with some suggesting creatine might increase DHT or upregulate androgen receptors, potentially leading to hair loss. Others argue the evidence is not conclusive, citing limited studies and personal anecdotes, with some avoiding creatine as a precaution.

      community Is this regrowth. Semi natural approach.

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen that includes scalp massage, derma rolling, saw palmetto, rosemary, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, and various supplements like vitamins C and D, multivitamins, biotin, collagen, and fish oil. The user is asking if the treatment has led to hair regrowth.

      community Hair Loss Drugs Ranked in Order of Efficacy

      in Research/Science  67 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dutasteride is likely the most effective treatment for male pattern baldness, followed by finasteride and minoxidil in various forms and dosages. Users discuss personal experiences, dosages, and potential side effects, with some considering combining treatments for better results.

      community discouraged about pyrilutamide

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      Discouragement regarding Pyrilutamide, a drug in development for hair loss, and the potential side effects of Finasteride. People discussed anecdotal experiences with Pyrilutamide as well as suggestions to wait out Phase 3 trials before making any conclusions.

      community Stopped minoxidil for a year after a year of using it. Starting again.

      in Minoxidil  158 upvotes 3 years ago
      ? This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.

      community RU58841 or topical spironolactone??

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about choosing between RU58841 and topical spironolactone for hair loss treatment. The user is currently using a topical solution with minoxidil, alfatradiol, and progesterone, and is concerned about side effects and effectiveness of both RU58841 and spironolactone.

      community Stumbled on some research

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Elevated PGD2 levels in bald scalp tissue may contribute to hair loss, and treatments like castor oil, finasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as potential solutions. Some users explore alternatives like oral castor oil and cetirizine for those who cannot use finasteride.

      community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  71 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.

      community Confused on oral vs topical DHT Blockers

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral DHT blockers like finasteride are preferred for their ease of use, effectiveness, and long-term safety data, while topical treatments like RU58841 lack extensive safety data and can be more cumbersome to apply. Oral treatments are generally considered more effective and convenient despite potential side effects.

      community Dut increase dose after year of no progress?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been on dutasteride and oral minoxidil for a year with no progress and is considering increasing the dutasteride dose or adding RU58841. Other users suggest consulting a doctor, trying derma needling with topical minoxidil, and note that hair loss treatments can have varying effectiveness.

      community Any chemists want to manufacture PP405 / JXL069? (Steps inside)

      in Research/Science  89 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the synthesis and potential use of JXL069 and PP405 for hair loss treatment, with skepticism about their effectiveness and concerns about safety. Users mention that JXL069 has shown no results in hair growth, and there is confusion about its identity and effectiveness compared to PP405.

      community Do we have anything in the pipeline that is used as a replacement for minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on alternatives to Minoxidil, such as Bimatoprost and Latanoprost, and the use of Finasteride, Dutasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. The user plans to add Latanoprost to their regimen, which already includes oral and topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.