A 17-year-old user reports significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil once daily. Other users discuss the effectiveness and age considerations of finasteride.
A 22-year-old male with male pattern baldness wants to use minoxidil and finasteride but can't find topical finasteride. He is considering natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto and caffeine and seeks advice on their effectiveness.
Cyproterone Acetate stopped hair loss and led to regrowth on the temples for a transgender individual, which is considered a good sign. Unlike Minoxidil and Finasteride, which can cause initial shedding, Cyproterone did not cause shedding.
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.
Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.
The user has maintained hair thickness using oral finasteride and minoxidil for four years, with suggestions to consider dutasteride or a hair transplant for further improvement. Some users recommend trying topical minoxidil with tretinoin or increasing the oral minoxidil dose for better results.
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.
The conversation discusses the "bleach test" for minoxidil, where minoxidil turns yellow when mixed with bleach. The user tested liquid minoxidil, rogaine foam, and minoxidil tablets, all of which turned yellow, suggesting a reaction specific to minoxidil.
A 23-year-old male shared his 11-month progress using 1.25mg finasteride every other day and Nizoral/Dermazole, reporting reduced hair fall and new hair growth without major shedding. Users discussed the risks of finasteride for younger individuals and suggested consulting a doctor, with some recommending minoxidil as an alternative.
Trans woman experiences hair thinning despite low testosterone and treatments like finasteride and microneedling. Possible causes discussed include past eating disorder and current stack of medications and supplements.
The user is using 5% topical minoxidil, 1mg oral finasteride, biotin, vitamin D, zinc, and microneedling for hair loss. They report no sexual side effects and feel their libido may have increased.
A 30-year-old male is using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and various supplements for hair loss, reporting no sexual side effects but experiencing tinnitus. He stopped microneedling and tretinoin cream, saw quick results, and experiences low-intensity shedding.
A 27-year-old user shared their 5-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil twice a day for hair loss, reporting improved hair growth despite initial shedding and experiencing only minor side effects like watery semen. They also use Nizoral shampoo, take a multivitamin, and plan to start microneedling if progress slows.
To minimize hair loss while using steroids, use finasteride or dutasteride and apply topical anti-androgens like RU58841. Avoid high doses of hair-toxic steroids; prefer testosterone, nandrolone, and boldenone.
The conversation discusses using 23andme to determine if someone might respond well to minoxidil for hair loss treatment, and mentions the user's personal experience with micro-needling and minoxidil.
The post discusses using Mucuna pruriens, essential oils, and dermarolling for hair loss treatment. The user also mentions pausing testosterone-boosting herbs due to side effects like acne and hair loss.
A user is seeking advice on making a topical bicalutamide solution as an alternative to RU58841 for hair loss, while already using dutasteride and minoxidil. They are considering crushing bicalutamide pills and adding them to their minoxidil.
A user is considering switching from oral to topical finasteride to reduce systemic DHT impact and is exploring ethossomal finasteride for better skin penetration and potential hair regrowth. They found ethossomal finasteride in Brazil and are seeking opinions on its effectiveness compared to other topical delivery methods.
The user has been using 1.25 mg of oral minoxidil and finasteride since September 2025 to address diffuse hair thinning, and is considering trying a new shampoo. Other users suggest increasing the minoxidil dose and trying dutasteride.
The user switched from Hims topical finasteride and minoxidil to Musely Hair Pill Bloom+, which includes minoxidil, dutasteride, and other vitamins, and noticed new hair growth but also experienced lower blood pressure. Another user ordered a minoxidil-only pill.
The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil but is experiencing hair loss again, so they are adding micro-needling and topical dutasteride. They are seeking advice on balancing oral finasteride with topical dutasteride.
Isopropyl alcohol should not replace ethanol in homemade topical finasteride serums due to potential toxicity with frequent use. Denatured ethanol, also known as parfum or cosmetic alcohol, is a safer alternative.
A 28-year-old man saw hair regrowth after 1.5 years using a topical treatment combining 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil. He initially experienced anxiety with oral finasteride but had no side effects with the topical version.
The conversation discusses an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including dutasteride, GT20029, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and experimental compounds. The user humorously describes their approach as a comprehensive strategy to combat hair loss while maintaining hair growth.
A 32-year-old man experienced positive hair regrowth after 4 months using 1.2mg finasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil, with no side effects. He used a chewable combo pill from Hims, noting minoxidil aids regrowth and finasteride maintains hair.
17-alpha-estradiol may work for hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase, similar to finasteride. It might lower testosterone in the scalp, reducing DHT conversion.
A 30-year-old male switched from finasteride to a combination of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841, achieving significant hair growth without side effects. He plans to add GHK-Cu peptide to his regimen for further improvement.
A 27-year-old Asian male is treating hair loss with 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and 1.5mm microneedling weekly. The discussion is about his progress with these treatments.
Alfatradiol is discussed as a weak 5ARI and estrogen, not as effective as minoxidil, RU58841, or CB-03-01, but a safe alternative for those who can't use finasteride. Users express frustration over the lack of strong FDA-approved topical antiandrogens for hair loss.
A 35-year-old male has been using finasteride inconsistently for two years and is hesitant about using minoxidil due to potential side effects. He is considering oral minoxidil and microneedling as alternatives and is unsure if dutasteride is too strong.