A 20-year-old shared progress pictures after 2 years of using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss. Responses included admiration and requests for more details and updates.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using Dutasteride, needling, and Minoxidil for temple regrowth. It highlights the importance of patience and managing expectations while trusting the process.
A 25-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning is advised to address high TSH levels and low iron, and consider treatments like finasteride. Weight loss and improved diet are also suggested to potentially help with hair health.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 11 months but experienced hair thinning after adding topical dutasteride. They plan to continue with Lipogaine, finasteride, and a reduced frequency of topical dutasteride, along with dermarolling and biotin.
A 26-year-old male is using a combination of clomiphene, minoxidil, tadalafil, bupropion, and lisdexamfetamine to address low testosterone, ED, depression, and focus issues. He seeks input on the safety and efficacy of this regimen, which also includes magnesium, zinc, and fish oil supplements.
Kintor edited their Amazon page, removing claims that KX-826 provides "real" visible results from clinical experiments. The discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A user started taking oral minoxidil using Rogaine, despite concerns from others about its safety and proper use. They plan to update on their progress.
The user is considering adjusting tretinoin strength to enhance minoxidil effectiveness, questioning whether to use 0.025% or 0.01% instead of 0.05% due to increased hair shedding. They have been using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral, and are contemplating reintroducing microneedling.
A user's experience with using 5AR inhibitors (Finasteride and Dutasteride) in combination with Minoxidil foam and microneedling, which resulted in substantial improvements to their crown density and hairline, despite high systemic levels of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.
The user experiences histamine intolerance with alcohol-based hair loss treatments like Rogaine foam and seeks alternatives. Suggestions include alcohol-free and PPG-free topical minoxidil or finasteride, and trying Spectral products with different solvents.
A user bought questionable RU58841 powder from AliExpress and seeks a way to test its composition in Europe. Another user suggests using Janoshik for testing.
Pyrilutimide and CB-03-01, two treatments for hair loss, have similar clinical trial results despite different binding affinities to androgen receptors. Factors other than binding affinity, like the time a drug stays bound to the receptor, may influence their effectiveness.
The conversation is about optimism for new hair loss treatments like Stemson's bioengineering, osteopotin, SCUBE3, GT20029, and Verteprofin, and inquires about other notable treatments.
The user experienced hair loss issues after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back, with stress and seborrheic dermatitis affecting hair quality. They plan to continue finasteride, treat seborrheic dermatitis, and monitor nutrient levels, considering low-dose oral minoxidil if safe.
The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 7.5 months to address hair thinning, particularly at the crown and temples, and is considering additional treatments like tretinoin and dermastamping despite having chronic scalp folliculitis. They are experiencing progress but are concerned about side effects and the effectiveness of treatments on temple regrowth.
KX826 shows promise as a hair loss treatment with a 10% increase in hair count, but concerns about Kintor's marketing practices and the systemic effects of treatments like GT20029 and RU58841 remain. Users express skepticism and hope, with some preferring traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
The user has been using HIMS topical finasteride and minoxidil spray for hair loss, with positive results but still seeks improvement at the crown and corners. They are considering reintroducing derma rolling and possibly trying oral treatments like dutasteride due to concerns about shedding and irritation.
User shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth using a compounded solution of Minoxidil 10%, Finasteride 0.1%, Biotin 0.2%, and Latanoprost 0.005%. They reported no side effects and are satisfied with the results.
A 21-year-old has started a hair loss routine using topical finasteride and minoxidil, Nioxin stage 4 products, and supplements like biotin. They are considering adding oral minoxidil but are advised to wait and see results first.
A user is starting topical finasteride and minoxidil 3 times a week for hair loss and is experiencing high anxiety about the treatment's effectiveness and potential side effects. They are also taking vitamin D3 daily and are concerned about the application method and possible shedding.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced shedding after using finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil for six months, with no major side effects. The user emphasizes the importance of tracking progress and plans to continue the treatment indefinitely.
A 21-year-old male is starting treatment for hair loss with 1mg Finasteride daily and 5% Minoxidil foam twice a day, along with other hair care products and supplements. He plans to document his progress monthly and is concerned about potential side effects from Finasteride.
Hair loss treatments, specifically 5AR inhibitors, can impact neurosteroids and sexual health. The effects of topical fin/dut on tissue-specific DHT levels are unclear.
The conversation is about a user's progress with hair regrowth using oral minoxidil and finasteride over two years. The user experienced significant improvement without side effects, except for increased libido, and plans to continue treatment.
The conversation is about the difficulty of applying both pyril and min/fin to treat hair loss twice daily and whether combining them yields positive results.
The user is experiencing hair regrowth using oral minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamping, and ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include adding pyrilutamide or considering dutasteride instead of finasteride.
The user is considering blood tests to understand their receding hairline and is exploring brewer's yeast for its biotin content. They have been using topical Minoxidil, biotin, collagen, and microneedling, but are avoiding oral Finasteride and Dutasteride.
The user had high DHT levels after 8 months on dutasteride, questioning the drug's authenticity. They got dutasteride from a legitimate source and will update on progress.
The user "NotYourMothersDildo" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride and oral minoxidil for 60 days. They noticed significant improvements in hair thickness, texture, and growth, including their mustache and beard.