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      Any experiences with fin/dut alternatives?

      community Any experiences with fin/dut alternatives?

      in General  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is exploring alternatives to finasteride and dutasteride due to concerns about side effects, and is using rosemary and jojoba oil, ketoconazole, minoxidil, microneedling, multi-peptide serum, saw palmetto, and stinging nettle for hair loss. They are also considering CB 03 01 and spironolactone.

      community Has anyone had success with lipodermal solution?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses using a lipodermal solution for hair loss, with concerns about side effects from multiple active ingredients. Users mention experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, noting side effects like brain fog and sexual issues.
      Progress pics i want your guys opinion

      community Progress pics i want your guys opinion

      in General  67 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 3.5 months and has seen a 20% improvement in hair density. They are advised to continue treatment and consider switching agents or adjusting dosages if needed.

      community Success without fin/dut??? Anyone? Please help :(

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, including topical treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, CB-03-01, and dutasteride. Users also mention other options like alfatradiol, topical caffeine, and mesotherapy, while expressing concerns about side effects and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community Dutas and Minox results - mixed feelings

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  241 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair growth using oral dutasteride and minoxidil but developed severe erectile dysfunction, likely exacerbated by obesity and diabetes. They plan to lose weight and possibly adjust medication to alleviate side effects.

      community ~3 Mo on oral 0.5 dut + 2.5minox

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user started taking oral 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily since July 9. After about three months, they report positive progress in hair regrowth, with others agreeing it looks good.

      community Has anyone titrated their fin/dut and min dosage?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is considering adjusting their hair loss treatment, currently using 1.0mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, 5% minoxidil foam, and Nizoral 1%. They are seeking advice on whether to increase dosages or switch treatments, and if reducing dosages later would affect their progress.
      Trying to identify area of treatment with topical fin

      community Trying to identify area of treatment with topical fin

      in General  136 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is considering using topical finasteride for thinning hair around the middle part, vertex, and crown, and is unsure if the whole scalp is thinning. Another user suggests oral finasteride is more effective than topical, and recommends consulting a dermatologist for proper treatment.

      community Any long term RU55841 / CB-03-01 / Eucapil users here?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments RU55841, CB-03-01, and Eucapil were discussed, with concerns about needing increased dosages over time and potential side effects. A user suggested that CB's results could be due to various factors and that combining it with finasteride might slow down any upregulation.
      33M, Increased Crown Thinning After Swapping Dut Only This Year

      community 33M, Increased Crown Thinning After Swapping Dut Only This Year

      in General  177 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride in January and noticed increased crown thinning, despite using minoxidil with rosemary, biotin, and castor oil. They are concerned about hair loss and considering visiting a clinic for further advice.

      community Progress or worsening from Dutasteride addition?

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss and has been using finasteride since May 2022, recently adding dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether to continue both medications, switch to only dutasteride, or add RU58841, and are unsure if their hair quality issues are due to medication, stress, or other factors.

      community Switching to a more aggressive stack

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about a user switching to a more aggressive hair loss treatment, adding dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg to their current regimen of finasteride 0.02%, minoxidil 5%, biotin, massages, and microneedling. Users suggest increasing finasteride dosage and caution about potential side effects of oral minoxidil.

      community Drastic loss after stabilization for 5 years of DHT blockers, topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo

      in Update  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss despite using a combination of 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, and vitamin D optimization, and is now starting zinc supplementation. Suggestions include considering other causes, possibly increasing dutasteride dosage, switching to oral minoxidil, or maintaining the current regimen and reassessing in six months.

      community 22F. Should I even bother getting a biopsy? Is there any point?

       6 upvotes 10 years ago
      A woman who has been experiencing hair loss for several years, and her question of whether there is any benefit to getting a biopsy to check if it's AGA or diffuse alopecia areata when no cure or very effective treatment exists. Treatments such as spironolactone and Minoxidil/finasteride/RU58841 have previously been discussed.

      community Another addition to the Hair loss equation.

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, vitamins, lifestyle changes, and reducing prolactin levels. The user reports positive results after 4 months of treatment, including increased hair growth.

      community #BIG4 plus vitamins and biotin/ 6 Months results/ 26 years old/ Extreme MPB

      in Progress Pictures  236 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 26-year-old with extreme male pattern baldness saw hair regrowth after 6 months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, Nizoral, a vitamin complex, biotin, and a shampoo with baicapil. Continuation of treatment is necessary to maintain results; stopping may lead to hair loss, making a hair transplant a potential future option.

      community What's your option on complementary treatment

      in Product  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses complementary treatments for hair loss while using finasteride and minoxidil, including scalp massagers, scrubs, coconut oil, and vitamin supplements. The user seeks opinions on these additional treatments.

      community Dutasteride not working - is it the end?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user tried topical minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride, and switched to dutasteride and oral minoxidil without success in stopping hair loss. Suggestions included continuing treatment longer, trying microneedling, and considering a hair transplant.

      community 6ish months min & fin, still loosing ground? (20M)

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 20-year-old is using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and a dermastamp to address hair loss but is concerned about continued thinning and lack of visible regrowth after six months. They are questioning if diet, vitamin deficiencies, or dosage adjustments could impact progress.

      community Hows the bro science feeling about 5mg oral min once a day or 2.5 twice?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 9 months ago
      Oral minoxidil boosted vertex hair but not the hairline, with a stack including 5mg minoxidil, 2mg dutasteride, topical foam minoxidil, fluridil, and Nizoral. Users discuss dosing strategies, with some suggesting 2.5mg twice daily for sustained levels, while others recommend 5mg once daily based on clinical trials.

      community Dutasteride 2.5 mg Progress (3 months)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  263 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user reported significant improvement in hair thickness and color in the crown area after 3 months on Dutasteride 2.5 mg and oral Minoxidil 5 mg, with temporary side effects that resolved. They switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride due to lack of results with the former.

      community 13 months finasterid + 2.5 years Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 13 months and minoxidil for 2.5 years but continues to experience significant hair loss. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride and increasing the oral minoxidil dose to 5mg, while also considering lifestyle changes like diet and stress management.