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      community Treatment prognosis, 22M

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 22-year-old male with hair loss is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling after being diagnosed with MPB, vitamin D deficiency, and dandruff. He seeks advice on whether these treatments can realistically improve his hair density and achieve a healthier NW2.

      community Finasteride gyno experience and in dire need of advice

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user experienced puffy nipples and lumps from finasteride, leading to a dilemma between continuing treatment with potential surgery or accepting hair loss. They restarted finasteride at a lower dose with supplements but still face side effects and are seeking advice on whether to persist or stop.
      Help me interpret my bloods

      community Help me interpret my bloods

      in General  65 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is concerned about high prolactin levels and low testosterone levels after stopping finasteride for three weeks. They are considering resuming finasteride but are worried it might further increase prolactin levels.

      community Hydrophobic Finasteride. Why don’t we have it?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of creating a hydrophobic version of finasteride to reduce systemic side effects while maintaining scalp health. It compares this idea to fluridil, which is designed to be hydrophobic and has less systemic absorption.

      community So... any chinese suppliers for real pyri?

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses sourcing pyrilutamide from China for hair loss treatment, highlighting its potency compared to other AR antagonists like bicalutamide and RU58841. The user expresses interest in trying pyrilutamide despite mixed results in clinical trials.

      community What’s the update on Pyrilutamide?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      Pyrilutamide is seen as a last hope for those who can't take finasteride, with promising results reported. However, there's uncertainty about the quality and consistency of Pyrilutamide from black market sources.

      community Has anyone had good results with Prof. Marliani's therapy?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically progesterone therapy with hydrocortisone butyrate, and the use of dutasteride and finasteride. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, with some users advocating for acceptance of balding if treatments are not suitable.

      community Efficacy and Systemic DHT Suppression of Topical Finasteride vs Dutasteride

      in General  122 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical dutasteride may have limited absorption due to its higher molecular mass compared to finasteride, potentially affecting its efficacy in suppressing DHT locally. Microneedling might enhance dutasteride absorption, possibly offering stronger local DHT suppression with fewer systemic effects.
      Receding hairline / temples - asking for advice

      community Receding hairline / temples - asking for advice

      in General  114 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has been using RU58841 but is considering pyrilutamide and minoxidil, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. Another user suggests finasteride or dutasteride as essential, possibly in topical form, while dismissing saw palmetto as ineffective.

      community My somewhat nuclear Hair loss prevention procotocol

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old male shared his extensive hair loss treatment protocol, which includes Dutasteride, RU58841, Ketoconazole shampoo, oral Minoxidil, pyrilutamide, MK677, dermastamping, and castor oil, and reported improved hair regrowth and overall well-being. He has experienced no side effects and has also improved his diet and lifestyle.

      community (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Saw palmetto can help reduce DHT levels and may work in combination with other supplements like beta sitosterol and pygume, but it's less effective than finasteride. Additional treatments like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essential oils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.

      community Further prolactin research....

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      HMI 115 did not work as expected for hair regrowth in humans, unlike in macaque monkeys. There is anticipation for further research on prolactin's role in hair loss, with expectations that pharmaceutical companies will likely solve this before universities.

      community risks with finasteride and dutasteride

      in Research/Science  141 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride have potential risks, including post-finasteride syndrome, but are commonly used for hair loss. RU58841, minoxidil, and needling are suggested as alternatives, though all treatments carry risks.

      community 2 years on treatment (stack update)

      in Progress Pictures  461 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Estradiol Valerate injections as part of hormone replacement therapy for transitioning. They experienced significant hair improvement and personal satisfaction but caution against this approach for non-transitioning individuals due to irreversible changes.

      community 10 months of minoxidil + cheating

      in Transgender  180 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using minoxidil, hormone replacement therapy, and cyproterone acetate during their male-to-female transition. Another user discussed their successful hair transplant after transitioning and using finasteride, highlighting the challenges of hair loss and regrowth during transition.

      community Any treatment not nuking systemic DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 4 months ago
      Hair loss treatments that avoid significantly lowering systemic DHT levels, focusing on topical options like dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. The user is exploring alternatives like KX-826 and RU58841 due to concerns about hormone levels.

      community Effect of finasteride if you already have low testosterone?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old with a history of hair loss, low testosterone, and other health issues is seeking advice on treatments. They are considering options like topical and oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, PRP therapy, tretinoin, and microneedling.

      community Clascoterone - what we have right now

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 4 months ago
      Clascoterone is a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showing modest to moderate hair regrowth, and may be available by 2027-2028. It is considered safer than finasteride, with discussions on its effectiveness compared to RU58841 and pyrilutamide.

      community Gyno caused by finasteride?

      in General  75 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing chest sensitivity and muscle ache after using topical finasteride for a month and is concerned about potential gynecomastia. They are considering asking their doctor for blood work to check estrogen levels and are questioning whether to stop using finasteride.