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      community Feeling hopeless even on nuclear stack

      in Update  25 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user feels hopeless about hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, and having a hair transplant. They are advised to maintain consistency in treatment, consider increasing dutasteride dosage, and explore topical solutions for better results.

      community Been on min+fin for 2 years, only gotten worse. B/A pics included

      in Chat  88 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and topical minoxidil for two years and is considering oral minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include microneedling, stress management, and alternative treatments like topical finasteride or ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Stopping hairloss with pure willpower

      in Treatment  39 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses using "pure willpower" as a method to combat hair loss, alongside treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and RU58841. The original poster claims that this unconventional approach, involving shouting affirmations and avoiding distractions, has led to noticeable hair regrowth.

      community We Are So Back. 10 Months Difference

      in Progress Pictures  1216 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over 10 months by using 1.5mg oral finasteride and minoxidil daily, along with weekly derma stamping, after a previous hair transplant and initial thinning. The conversation highlights the importance of using DHT blockers post-transplant to maintain results.

      community Dutasteride is a Miracle Drug.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  250 upvotes 10 months ago
      Dutasteride is praised for improving skin and hair regrowth, with fewer side effects than finasteride. Users report mixed results on shedding and regrowth, with some experiencing enhanced libido and skin quality.

      community What can be the real reason of Finasteride SE ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride can cause side effects like erectile dysfunction and decreased libido, possibly due to increased estradiol from testosterone aromatization, especially in those with higher body fat. Side effects vary widely and may also be influenced by genetic factors or neurosteroid inhibition.

      community 5 years on finasteride only: age 21 to 26.

      in Progress Pictures  773 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their five-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting positive results and no side effects. The discussion included debates on potential side effects like erectile dysfunction and the treatment's effectiveness.

      community Guys, we finally have an alternative to finasteride

      in Research/Science  263 upvotes 1 year ago
      A combination of pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and alfatradiol is proposed as an effective alternative to finasteride for treating mild to moderate hair loss, claiming to stabilize hair loss and improve thickness without finasteride's side effects. Some users are skeptical about the effectiveness and approval of these treatments, while others are interested in trying them due to finasteride's side effects.

      community NEW Creatine and DHT/Hairloss Study

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine is believed by some users to cause hair shedding, though a study found no increase in DHT or testosterone levels. Many users shared personal experiences of hair loss after using creatine, while others noted no change, suggesting individual variability.

      community Why would anyone use Finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with a focus on the use of finasteride, minoxidil, laser treatment helmets, and Redensyl. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, with some users advocating for its use despite potential risks, while others express concerns about its impact on sexual function.

      community The most nuclear stack possible

      in Satire  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user humorously suggests an extreme hair loss treatment regimen involving multiple medications and therapies, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and others, claiming it would prevent hair loss but with potential side effects like gynecomastia. The conversation highlights concerns about safety, side effects, and the effectiveness of such a comprehensive approach.

      community Month 7. Dut/min/stemoxydine/microneedle. Nw7.

      in Progress Pictures  172 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 7-month progress on hair regrowth using a regimen of dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, and keto shampoo. They noted significant improvement, particularly in vellus hair growth, and discussed the potential addition of RU58841, though they experienced side effects with it previously.

      community What happened to Pyrilutamide?

      in Technology  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide's 0.5% solution showed minimal improvement, while the 1% solution appears more promising but costly. The user is currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil and considering adding Pyrilutamide if effective and affordable.

      community Update progress on Fin, Min, and Kx-826

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and KX-826 for hair regrowth, noticing small improvements. They plan to add ketoconazole shampoo and consider a hair transplant with verteporfin after a year of treatment.

      community [29 M] 7 month pyrilutamide update.

      in Progress Pictures  126 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using minoxidil 5% foam and KX826 after stopping finasteride due to side effects. He applies both treatments once daily and reports no side effects from the current regimen.

      community This is what some balding dudes are like

      in Satire  1047 upvotes 1 year ago
      Some people avoid finasteride due to side effects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hair loss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.

      community Longterm ru58841 users + my experience

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 users report mixed results, with some experiencing no benefits and others noting regrowth but potential side effects. Many prefer finasteride and minoxidil due to better-studied safety profiles.

      community Long-Term Dutasteride Frustration

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is frustrated with long-term hair loss despite using Dutasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include trying oral Minoxidil, micro-needling, and a homemade caffeinated rosemary tonic.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community Trying to regrow crown been on Fin for 4.5 years

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 4.5 years and minoxidil for 10 years, maintaining hair but not regrowing much on the crown and temples. They are considering using a dermastamp more frequently and possibly trying RU58841, but are hesitant about dutasteride due to concerns about side effects and DHT suppression.

      community 6 months into Dutasteride and my hair is way worse than before

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  70 upvotes 2 years ago
      After six months on Dutasteride, the user's hair is worse than before, despite previously trying finasteride and RU/Fluridil without success. Some suggest continuing Dutasteride and adding progress photos, while others share their positive experiences or advise sticking to one treatment for at least a year.

      community My current nuclear stack. Thoughts?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using RU58841 twice daily, dutasteride 0.5mg every two days, dutasteride mesotherapy every three months, and 20mg oral minoxidil daily. Other users suggest this regimen is excessive and recommend adding microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 2 month difference before (first 4 photos) vs after

      in Progress Pictures  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 16-year-old has been using microneedling, rosemary oil, coconut oil and egg mask, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto, and supplements for hair loss and is asking if there's progress. It's suggested to replace some oils with minoxidil, continue saw palmetto, and possibly start finasteride at 18.

      community 26 months of finasteride—> below baseline

      in Update  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, General-Switch-5722, has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over 2 years but is still experiencing hair loss. They are considering adding a low dose of RU58841 or topical dutasteride as potential treatments. Other users in the conversation have suggested switching to dutasteride or using oral minoxidil.