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180-210 / 1000+ resultscommunity What are the alternatives to spironolactone for AGA?
The user experienced side effects from spironolactone and is seeking alternatives for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), considering saw palmetto but unsure of its effectiveness. They are also exploring the possibility of using topical spironolactone, despite availability challenges.
community Topical anti-androgen availability in Australia
Availability of topical anti-androgens, especially RU58841, in Australia. Issues with customs seizures and lack of credible local sources.
community Running Gear- Preemptive Treatment
A 51-year-old on TRT plans to use steroids and is concerned about hair loss, considering topical treatments like Hair Rescue with RU58841 and finasteride, along with Nioxin shampoo. They are cautious about using oral DHT blockers due to potential interactions with steroids like Tren and Anavar.
community 5 alpha reductase type 1 is in brain tissue producing the main endogenous gabaergic allopregnanolone, not 2. How can finasteride as a 5ar2 lower that?
Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed for hair loss, with concerns about their effects on neurosteroids and potential side effects like depression. Alternatives like topical estrogen and lifestyle changes are considered, with varying opinions on mental health and hair regrowth.
community TIL about Alfatradiol, a topical DHT blocker. Has anyone else ever heard or read about this? Or used it?
Hair loss treatments, including Alfatradiol, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. It discusses the efficacy of these treatments for hair growth and regrowth.
community RU58841 vs Pyrilutamide (scientist opinion)
Hair loss treatments, specifically about the effectiveness of RU58841 compared to Pyrilutamide. Molecular weights and side effects were discussed in terms of efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
community Mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol)
The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.
community Anyone used the 2% pyrilutamide / KX-826 from anagenica or anywhere else?
People are discussing hair loss treatments, including pyrilutamide, minoxidil, dutasteride, alfatradiol, and bimatoprost. Users share their experiences and side effects, noting that pyrilutamide is considered more effective and safer than RU58841.
community Any treatment not nuking systemic DHT levels?
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 Nandrolone decanoate as a replacement for TRT. Full hair regrowth protocol.
community Comparing the effect of T suppression and DHT suppression
The conversation discusses the use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss in transgender women, particularly in relation to testosterone suppression. The original poster has been using dutasteride and is considering stopping it due to undetectable testosterone levels.
community Chat is this real? Compound called clascoterone
Clascoterone shows promising results for hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia, with potential FDA approval by 2026. It acts as a topical androgen receptor blocker, offering a new treatment option with minimal side effects compared to existing treatments like finasteride.
community Completely defeated after trying so hard with topical finasteride.
A user who has tried multiple treatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe side effects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.
community Stemoxydine and finasteride
community 17-alpha-estradiol/Alfatradiol how does it Work for Hair loss?
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.
community Seen Alfatradiol mentioned on here a few times recently and found this study - in case anybody is interested. Translated from German.
Alfatradiol (0.025%) is an effective and safe treatment for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, increasing anagen hair rates with minimal side effects. Users discuss its cost-effectiveness and ease of use compared to other treatments like finasteride and RU58841, with some combining it with stemoxydine and Minoxidil.
community Did anastrozole make your hair worse even on a DHT blocker?
Combining anastrozole with finasteride/dutasteride may affect hair, as anastrozole prevents testosterone from converting to estrogen, potentially increasing DHT. Users suggest using the lowest effective dose of anastrozole.
community For those on TRT and suffer from a more aggressive type of (AGA) hairloss, what are your hair safe protocols?
People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hair loss. Concerns about side effects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hair loss using Finasteride alone.
community Not sure what else to do, can’t use anti-androgens (Baseline Hormonal Bloodwork included) need advice badly
User experienced feminizing side effects from finasteride and tried RU, alfatradiol, and finasteride without success. They are now considering treatments like Stemoxydine, Zix, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Eucapil, and a hair transplant.
community Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker
Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.
community Thinking of crushing bicalutamide/spiro or any other test suppressant in my topical fin min mix. What do yall think?
The conversation is about adding crushed bicalutamide or spironolactone to a topical mix with finasteride and minoxidil to suppress testosterone in hair follicles, similar to what RU58841 does. The user cannot obtain RU58841 in their country and is seeking advice on this alternative approach for hair loss treatment.
community RU58841 works great!
community Confused on oral vs topical DHT Blockers
Oral DHT blockers like finasteride are preferred for their ease of use, effectiveness, and long-term safety data, while topical treatments like RU58841 lack extensive safety data and can be more cumbersome to apply. Oral treatments are generally considered more effective and convenient despite potential side effects.
community Does everything that reduces DHT block 5ar?
Finasteride is the most effective treatment for reducing DHT and addressing hair loss compared to fish oil and saw palmetto. Topical treatments like RU58841 and minoxidil are also discussed, but finasteride remains the most effective option.
community Testosterone and Estradiol levels on 1 mg/day dutasteride
A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth and improved libido after using finasteride and dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse effects. He plans to reduce dutasteride dosage when trying to conceive and has been using topical minoxidil since 2015.
community Using a SERM (Ralox) and oral fin at the same time - anyone with similar experiences?
The user experienced gynecomastia from finasteride, used raloxifene to treat it, and is now taking both without new gyno symptoms but also without hair regrowth. They are seeking others' experiences with this combination and its effects on hair.
community Anyone here who’s using Alfatradiol (17a-Estradiol) in consistency with some results?
User discusses Alfatradiol (17a-Estradiol) as a potential hair loss treatment with mixed results. Concerns include low dosage, receptor theory, and possible increased aromatase activity on scalp.
community Group Buy for MR antagonist finerenone
User discusses group buy for finerenone, a third-gen mineralocorticoid antagonist for hair loss treatment. Finerenone inhibits TGFb, NOX, and ROS, and improves renal and cardiac function; topical dose should be no more than 10mg per day.
community Clascoterone and Dutasteride for Stabilization
The user is considering increasing their dutasteride dose and trying clascoterone or RU58841 for hair loss stabilization. They have used finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some success but recent setbacks.