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A user is experiencing side effects like less hard erections and sensitive nipples while on finasteride, with bloodwork showing high prolactin levels. They are seeking suggestions to address the prolactin issue.

Minoxidil is applied beyond the crown, including the hairline and other areas, despite labels suggesting crown use only. Users report success with broader application, and some prefer oral minoxidil for convenience.

OP used finasteride 1mg and 2.5mg oral minoxidil since late April, showing hair improvement despite some initial libido issues. Users discussed side effects, costs, and alternative treatments, with OP noting increased facial hair but no significant body hair growth.

Latanoprost/bimatoprost's effectiveness in hair loss treatment is discussed, with its potential to convert vellus hairs to terminal hairs. It works differently from minoxidil and finasteride, and may be best for hairline application, but is not a replacement for them due to price and mechanism.

The conversation is about a user trying to fund lab testing for RU58841 to verify its legitimacy, as there are doubts about its effectiveness. Some users express skepticism about RU58841, suggesting alternatives like KX-826.

Latanoprost is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, noted for its synergy with minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors, but concerns include its effectiveness on scalp hair, cost, and potential skin darkening. Some users express interest in trying latanoprost or bimatoprost despite limited real-world evidence.

HMI-115 shows promising hair growth and thickening in just 2 months. Results are positive but need more time for confirmation.

Oral minoxidil can increase body hair growth, but effects differ among individuals. Some recommend topical minoxidil to prevent unwanted body hair while preserving scalp hair.

A user shared their 1.5-year progress after a FUE crown transplant, using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which improved their hairline and stabilized hair loss. They experienced dizziness from topical minoxidil but had no side effects from finasteride, dutasteride, or oral minoxidil.

The conversation discusses using minoxidil for hair loss, with one person restarting treatment and combining it with tretinoin, and another person seeing improvement by adding microneedling.