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      community Wet vs dry - am I still getting away with it?

      in Chat  330 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for a year to stabilize hair loss and is considering a hair transplant. They are taking 5mg of oral minoxidil daily and are unsure of its effectiveness but have noticed more hair than a year ago.

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

      in Treatment  10 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 4 months min/dut/needling Norwood 6

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is using oral Minoxidil, oral Dutasteride, microneedling, and RU58841 for hair loss, noticing slow progress with small hairs appearing. They are inconsistent with microneedling frequency, sometimes doing it weekly or skipping weeks.

      community Has anyone used the new liposomal topical fin from Hasson and Wong?

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses a new liposomal topical finasteride from Hasson and Wong, available in Canada and Italy, soon in the US, costing $40/month. It claims to reduce scalp DHT by 50% without affecting serum DHT, potentially benefiting those who can't tolerate oral finasteride or RU58841.

      community 6 Months Oral Dut/Min Progress

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and increased libido after switching from oral finasteride to 0.5 mg oral dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, following hair loss induced by a testosterone cycle. He reported initial shedding and decreased libido with finasteride, but no side effects with dutasteride, and noted improvements in hair density, temple regrowth, and reduced acne.

      community Still thinning on dut + oral min

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 26-year-old is experiencing worsening hair thinning despite using dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 5 mg, alongside ketoconazole for seborrheic dermatitis. Users suggest patience, as results may take 12–18 months, and consider increasing the dutasteride dosage or consulting a dermatologist.

      community Is RU58841 worth it? Has anybody seen success on it?

      in Technology  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      RU58841 is used by some for hair loss, with mixed results; one user reported success with no side effects, while another experienced lung and heart issues. RU58841 is often sourced from third-party vendors and used alongside treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil.

      community 5 month Progress on dut from fin

      in Progress Pictures  242 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride, taking 0.5 mg oral dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, and reported significant hair regrowth with no side effects. The user experienced a shedding phase lasting a bit over a month after switching to dutasteride.

      community Fin 1mg and Min 2.5 mg for 2 years this month

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically the use of 1 mg finasteride and 1.5 mg oral minoxidil over two years, with consideration of a future hair transplant and possibly switching to dutasteride. Users discuss their own experiences and suggest trying different treatments like minoxidil 5%.

      community An *insane* RU58841 success story

      in Progress Pictures  97 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841, oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo led to significant hair regrowth, though some suspect a hair transplant. Concerns about RU58841's side effects, like anxiety and heart issues, were discussed.

      community Fin+Tret+Min 4 month progress pics

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatment progress using a combination of 0.1% finasteride, 0.025% tretinoin solution, and 2.5mg oral minoxidil. Users express positive reactions and hope for similar results.

      community RU58841 vehicle penetration (Study for minoxidil)

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user mixes their own RU58841 solution and found that increasing the ethanol content improved absorption and reduced scalp itching. A study on minoxidil showed that penetration increased with higher ethanol concentrations, reaching maximum penetration at 90% ethanol.

      community Any way to help Dutasteride depression?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the user's experience with depression after starting Dutasteride for hair loss, considering whether to lower the dose or try supplements like nootropics. Another user suggests that stopping Dutasteride might not resolve the depression and warns against attributing all issues to the medication.

      community My Journey on Fin + Min (19M giving up)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  18 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 19-year-old tried oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but experienced side effects like fatigue, dry eyes, and lack of motivation, leading to discontinuation. Suggestions included trying topical treatments, dutasteride, or accepting hair loss.

      community 4 month Dutasteride & topical Minoxidil [happy with progress]

      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is happy with the progress in hair density after using a regimen of oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Tretinoin cream, Ketoconazole shampoo, and an LLLT helmet. They reported no side effects and noted that Dutasteride and Tretinoin were particularly effective.

      community How much better is dut compared to fin?

      in Chat  35 upvotes 11 months ago
      Dutasteride is often more effective than finasteride for blocking DHT, but results vary and some may experience side effects. Combining minoxidil with either medication can improve hair regrowth, but switching doesn't guarantee better results for everyone.

      community 6 months on treatment nw7. Male 29 y

      in Progress Pictures  300 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old male shares his hair loss treatment progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, dermastamping, and ketoconazole shampoo, while discontinuing RU58841 due to side effects. He is hopeful for hair recovery to consider a hair transplant and discusses potential side effects and experiences with other users.