A user experienced hairline improvement after four weeks on 1.5mg dutasteride but had sideeffects like reduced libido and sensitive nipples. They plan to switch to finasteride to manage these sideeffects.
The user plans to try finasteride again due to past sideeffects, considering a gradual increase starting at 0.25 mg every 5 days to reach 0.5 mg/day. They seek advice on a tapering schedule to minimize sideeffects.
The conversation discusses the impact of hair loss treatments like dutasteride and finasteride, with some users expressing skepticism about media claims linking these drugs to severe sideeffects like suicidal ideation. Many participants criticize the media, particularly British tabloids, for fearmongering and emphasize the psychological impact of hair loss itself.
The conversation is about finding a safe carrier for topical antiandrogens like finasteride, kx-826, RU58841, and dutasteride to minimize systemic absorption and sideeffects. The user experiences sideeffects from these treatments and is seeking advice on carriers that reduce these effects.
The conversation discusses concerns that Minoxidil may cause skin aging, like collagen depletion and puffier faces. Some users suggest that a good skincare routine or collagen supplements might prevent these effects.
A user experienced significant hair growth using oral dutasteride and minoxidil but developed severe erectile dysfunction, likely exacerbated by obesity and diabetes. They plan to lose weight and possibly adjust medication to alleviate sideeffects.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over five months using Locklabs oral tablets, with no sideeffects and only a minor shed. They dye their hair black to cover natural blonde, which may affect perceived hair density.
Concerns about the effectiveness of DHT inhibitors like finasteride and minoxidil due to potential polymorph issues. Experts suggest these concerns are largely unfounded, especially compared to rare cases like ritonavir.
Combining Minoxidil with Finasteride or RU58841 may cause interference, irritation, or reduced absorption. It might be better to apply one topical at a time and wait an hour before applying another.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, JXL069, and nizoral shampoo. The user reports seeing new black dots in areas where hair hasn't grown in years, suggesting potential regrowth.
FOL-005 claims to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride but lacks anti-DHT properties, leading to potential reduced efficacy over time. Concerns are raised about misleading marketing and the safety of alternative treatments like Pyrilutamide and Clascoterone.
The conversation is about someone looking for specific sideeffects reported in clinical trials for GT20029, a hair loss treatment. No results or data were found on the clinical trials site.
A user with AGA uses topical spironolactone 2% due to sideeffects from the oral form and is concerned about its use during conception and breastfeeding. They seek alternatives to prevent AGA relapse while planning pregnancy and after childbirth.
A user shared their 1.5-year experience using 0.25mg finasteride daily for hair loss, noting significant hair quality improvements and reduced scalp itch but mild erectile dysfunction. They managed sideeffects with daily 2.5mg Cialis and 5mg citrulline and plan to continue this routine.
A 24-year-old male combines topical and oral finasteride with minoxidil to combat hair loss, experiencing heavy shedding but no significant sideeffects. Other users share their experiences with similar combinations, including using dutasteride and ketoconazole, emphasizing that personalized routines can be effective.
Topical minoxidil can cause increased body hair due to systemic absorption, varying by individual skin sensitivity. The user seeks experiences and solutions to prevent this sideeffect.
Koshine 826 (Pyrilutamide) is being used by several users to address hair loss, with mixed results on shedding and sideeffects. Some users report reduced shedding and no sideeffects, while others experience increased shedding and potential issues with libido and erectile dysfunction.
The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.
Clascoterone in Winlevi, a topical AR antagonist, is being re-examined due to concerns about HPA axis suppression in adolescents, but it's unlikely to be banned for adult use in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The European Medicines Agency recommended refusing Winlevi for acne vulgaris, but this may not affect Breezula's approval for AGA.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Rogaine and Finasteride, with concerns about Finasteride's potential sexual sideeffects. Users share personal experiences, with some switching to Dutasteride for better results, and others reporting hair regrowth without sideeffects.
User noticed receding temples, used minoxidil and microneedling with positive results. Added saw palmetto and eucapil, experienced shedding and thinner hairline, but no sideeffects.
A user shared their positive experience using dutasteride 0.5 mg and minoxidil 5% for hair loss, noting significant improvement in 3 months without sideeffects. They used Avodart for dutasteride and Costco's minoxidil, taking dutasteride pills every other day and applying topical minoxidil.
The conversation discusses using a low dose of topical finasteride to achieve hair benefits with minimal systemic exposure. Users share experiences and opinions on dosing, systemic buildup, and sideeffects of both topical and oral finasteride.
A 21-year-old is experiencing hair thinning at the crown and has seen improvement with Minoxidil. They are considering adding Finasteride to stabilize hair loss but are concerned about potential sideeffects.
The user experienced positive hair growth results after a year of using finasteride, initially taking 1mg daily but switching to a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule due to sideeffects like erectile dysfunction and watery semen. The sideeffects improved after switching to the reduced schedule, with normal erections returning within a month.
The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sexual function, with many users reporting reduced libido and weaker erections despite continuing the treatment to prevent hair loss. Some users suggest checking hormone levels or switching to different dosages or treatments like dutasteride, while others share mixed experiences regarding the severity of sideeffects.
Oral minoxidil can cause a stronger heartbeat, which may lessen over time, but if it persists or worsens, consulting a professional is advised. Reducing the dose or switching to a topical form might help.
A user who has tried multiple treatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe sideeffects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.
A user shared their experience using capsaicin from chili peppers and occasional topical minoxidil to promote hair growth, noting noticeable improvements without significant sideeffects. They previously experienced sideeffects from dutasteride and minoxidil but found the new regimen effective and manageable.