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      community Micronutrient testing, deficiencies, etc.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Micronutrient testing and deficiencies related to hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Discussion includes the impact of iron, selenium, zinc, copper, folate, B12, vitamin E, vitamin D, amino acids, and fatty acids, alongside treatments like dutasteride or finasteride.

      community 17 months dut + min + 2800 grafts (5 months)

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress on hair restoration using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and 2800 grafts, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and coverage. They discussed the importance of continuing DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride post-transplant to prevent further hair thinning.

      community The urge to buy Clascoterone 5% solution

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 6 months ago
      Clascoterone 5% solution is not yet commercially available, with only the 1% solution currently sold for acne. Users discuss the potential of Clascoterone as a hair loss treatment, comparing it to other anti-androgens like RU58841 and Eucapil.

      community clascoterone powder to topical diy

      in Product  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about making a topical solution from clascoterone powder, with references to using a RU58841 mixing guide for guidance. Concerns about product authenticity and bulk purchase requirements are also discussed.

      community Pyrilutamide application questions

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      Sprocketshead asks if pyrilutamide can be applied with minoxidil, and inquires about its consistency and odor. They want to know if it's more high maintenance than topical minoxidil.

      community Fin non responders, did Dut ever work? Please share!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, with some users finding no improvement and experiencing side effects. It also mentions the use of RU58841 and topical minoxidil, highlighting that hair sensitivity to DHT varies among individuals.

      community New to this, new some opinions

      in General  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil and finasteride for a year with good progress but is now experiencing increased hair shedding. They are concerned and questioning if this is normal or a cause for worry.

      community Hair loss treatments rated (by gpt-4)

      in Research/Science  250 upvotes 3 years ago
      Rating treatments for hair loss, with the help of GPT-4, according to efficacy, evidence and tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.

      community 8 Months, is it improvement or not?

       38 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using topical Minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin, redensyl, and dermastamping for hair loss treatment. There is debate about the effectiveness of these treatments, with suggestions to improve photo comparisons for better assessment.

      community Anyone read oral minoxidil's leaflet?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is discussed, highlighting potential cardiovascular risks at high doses, but users note that lower doses commonly used for hair loss are generally considered safe. Monitoring by doctors is advised, and some users report taking it without issues, comparing its risks to those of common medications like ibuprofen.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  93 upvotes 4 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

      community Should I Cut 5mg Fin to 1.25mg or Use 0.5mg Dut?

      in General  74 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is considering cutting a 5mg finasteride pill into quarters to take 1.25mg daily due to concerns about side effects. They are also contemplating using 0.5mg of dutasteride instead.

      community Anyone noticed this on the Examine Amla page?

      7 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions observations about the Amla page on Examine.

      community How aggressive can I push my stack?

      in Treatments  165 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 21-year-old male is experiencing crown balding and is using RU58841, topical minoxidil, and plans to add dutasteride and oral minoxidil to his treatment. He seeks advice on increasing his treatment stack despite previous side effects like chest pain.

      community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.

      community Dut for 8 months, getting crushed honestly

      in Update  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and vitamin D for 8 months with no improvement in hair loss. They are considering trying RU58841 or a hair transplant due to the ineffectiveness of current treatments.

      community 3 month progress pictures RU fin and OM

      in Progress Pictures  42 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared progress pictures after three months of using RU58841, finasteride, and OM (oxidative stress modulators) for hair loss treatment. They haven't noticed much change but are seeking feedback on their results.

      community Am I going nuts or this is crazy 8 days recovery? (22yo)

      in Is this regrowth?  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil with microneedling for hair loss, considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride due to slowed progress. Recent changes in application technique and increased microneedling frequency seem to have led to noticeable hair regrowth, prompting reconsideration of switching treatments.