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      community Any other non-responders to most medications?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has not seen results from various hair loss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and others over several years and is considering adding RU58841 and starting hormone replacement therapy. They are also experiencing anxiety and contemplating moving to a more accepting environment for their nonbinary identity.

      community If RU58841 is such an effective anti androgen

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 2 years ago
      RU58841 is discussed as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, but its effectiveness and safety are not well-documented, leading to mixed opinions and experiences among users. Some combine it with finasteride, but concerns about side effects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.

      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       22 upvotes 8 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

      community Why isn't fluridil more widely used and known about?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      Fluridil, an antiandrogen that is not widely used or known about due to its expense and lack of availability in the US. It is suggested as a potential alternative for people who don't want to lower their DHT through treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and Dermarolling.

      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 Testosterone and Androgenetic Alopecia

      in Chat  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      How androgens, including testosterone, can cause hair follicles to miniaturize in people with sensitivity to androgens, and treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, or fluridil may be used in combination for long-term treatment.
      Any experiences with fin/dut alternatives?

      community Any experiences with fin/dut alternatives?

      in General  76 upvotes 11 months 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 When dutasteride does not slow down hairloss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user struggling with hair loss despite using dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and dermaneedling. The user is considering other treatments but is hesitant to use RU-58841 due to side effects and is seeking advice on alternative solutions.

      community Strategies for Treatment Resistant Androgenic Alopecia

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing treatment-resistant androgenic alopecia despite using high doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, along with other treatments like microneedling and purilutamide. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant, checking medication authenticity, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 or topical estradiol.

      community Bicalutamide for hair loss

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Bicalutamide is discussed as a treatment for hair loss, particularly in females, with some users cautioning against its use due to potential side effects. The conversation also mentions using finasteride and other anti-androgens, with some users recommending more traditional treatments like dutasteride.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Are there ever going to be any oral DHT blocking treatments in the future?

      in Product  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The discussion revolves around the need for future oral DHT blockers for hair loss treatment that don't have the side effects of current options like Finasteride and Dutasteride. One user suggests that the future of hair loss treatment will likely be topical anti-androgens, as they can target hair follicles without affecting the entire system.

      community Pyrilutamide for non-5AR users?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide is considered by some as an alternative for those avoiding 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride, but opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report similar results with fluridil and pyrilutamide, while others find pyrilutamide less effective compared to prescription treatments.

      community Testosterone and Estradiol levels on 1 mg/day dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 8 months ago
      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 How. can I counteract the rapid hair loss caused by steroids?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing hair loss from steroid use, considering treatments like RU58841, dutasteride, and Nizoral, while avoiding finasteride and Minoxidil due to concerns about hormones and hypertension. The consensus suggests using dutasteride or finasteride, as Nizoral alone is not effective.

      community Research behind RU-58642? Has anyone heard of this?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU-58642 is a powerful anti-androgen that was not developed further, possibly due to safety concerns or financial reasons. RU58841 is a topical alternative, but it is less effective than finasteride and dutasteride, and its long-term effects are not well-studied.

      community Losing hairs on aggressive treatment.

      in Transgender  2 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using estradiol, bicalutamide, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They stopped minoxidil temporarily, which worsened their condition, and are considering oral minoxidil but are concerned about side effects and cost.

      community Spiro for AGA in Europe

       5 upvotes 6 years ago
      Treatment options for female alopecia androgenetica, discussing the availability of spironolactone online in The Netherlands and other potential treatments like finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841.

      community Dutasteride for trans men? (Topical vs oral?)

      in Transgender 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using dutasteride, both topical and oral, for hair loss in trans men, considering potential side effects like depression and libido issues. The user is exploring options including topical solutions with minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone, and plans to start microneedling.

      community risks with finasteride and dutasteride

      in Research/Science  141 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride have potential risks, including post-finasteride syndrome, but are commonly used for hair loss. RU58841, minoxidil, and needling are suggested as alternatives, though all treatments carry risks.