Finasteride and dutasteride are still available in the EU, with a warning about potential suicidal thoughts. The benefits of these treatments are deemed greater than the risks.
The conversation discusses making homemade topical solutions of dutasteride or finasteride using tablets, with suggestions to use alternatives like MinoxidilMax or stemoxydine due to difficulties in formulation. Some users recommend sticking to oral pills for effectiveness and ease.
Finasteride and Dutasteride are under review in the EU due to concerns about side effects like depression, but they are unlikely to be banned. Access to these medications varies, with easier availability in the UK compared to some EU countries.
The user experienced side effects from daily finasteride and reduced the dosage to 0.25mg twice a week while continuing minoxidil. They are considering topical anti-androgens but are concerned about application difficulties and potential side effects.
The conversation discusses the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of oral Setipiprant tablets for treating androgenetic alopecia compared to finasteride. It mentions the high cost of Setipiprant on the black market and the trial's end date in September 2017.
A user is asking about increasing their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to up to 2.5mg and whether it improves hair loss treatment. They are seeking experiences from others who have tried higher doses.
The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including cognitive and sexual issues, despite its effectiveness for hair growth. They are considering switching to RU58841 and seek insights from others who have made a similar change.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced noticeable hair regrowth without side effects, though some users questioned the necessity of such a potent treatment given the minimal hair loss. The conversation also touched on potential side effects of dutasteride, such as reduced sperm quality, but the user reported no issues.
A 40-year-old man experienced significant hair density improvement after using 5mg oral Minoxidil for one year, 3 months of Finasteride, and 8 months of Dutasteride. Dutasteride was chosen for its stronger effect against DHT compared to Finasteride, and the user reported no side effects.
Pyrilutamide from RUdirect is discussed, with users sharing experiences and alternative sources like Koshinemall. Users mention using treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, and dutasteride for hair loss.
Exosomes, cetirizine, melatonin, latanoprost, and caffeine are discussed as potential hair loss treatments. There is skepticism about the effectiveness of exosomes, especially in topical form, but some users report positive results.
Dutasteride and finasteride for hair loss, with dissatisfaction expressed about dutasteride and consideration of switching back to finasteride. Users share varied experiences, noting individual responses to treatments differ.
The user has been taking 1.25mg finasteride daily for 11 months and recently added a generic version due to increased shedding. They also use keto shampoo twice a week, which has reduced seborrheic dermatitis but not the itching or shedding.
The user has been using 1.25 mg of oral minoxidil and finasteride since September 2025 to address diffuse hair thinning, and is considering trying a new shampoo. Other users suggest increasing the minoxidil dose and trying dutasteride.
A 22-year-old with advanced diffuse thinning is considering oral dutasteride after stopping finasteride due to side effects like brain fog and testicular pain. They are also contemplating a hair transplant combined with oral dutasteride and topical finasteride, noting a thick donor area.
Ordering Pyrilutamide from Minoxidilmax to use as an experimental topical treatment for hair loss, with discussion of the carrier used in trials and encouragement from other users.
Oral minoxidil may require potassium for effectiveness, and diuretics taken for water retention might affect this process. The user plans to start taking potassium to address potential issues with minoxidil's effectiveness.
The user is considering switching from finasteride and oral minoxidil to dutasteride and a higher dose of oral minoxidil, taken intermittently, based on their dermatologist's advice. They are unsure about claims that finasteride loses effectiveness after a year and that minoxidil doesn't need daily dosing, and they are seeking community input on these points.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over 7 years, switched to dutasteride 3 years ago, and is satisfied with the results. They experienced no noticeable side effects and use minoxidil on their hairline and temples.
Dutasteride may inhibit androgen receptors in addition to reducing DHT, potentially explaining its effectiveness over finasteride for hair loss. Concerns about its impact on muscle growth are debated, with some suggesting no significant effects.
Pyrilutamide phase 3 results showed little to no significant hair regrowth, but may be sufficient for maintaining current hair density. The user is unsure due to lack of recent discussions on pyrilutamide.
BionicBell discussed using Bimatoprost, a medication typically for eyelash growth, for hair loss and mentioned a compounding pharmacy that can mix it with other ingredients like minoxidil and finasteride. They are seeking advice on using topical finasteride for female pattern baldness and are considering a custom foam combination to maximize hair growth results.
Reducing the dose of RU58841 from 25mg to 7.5mg topically helped minimize heart palpitations. Users discussed the cardiac effects of RU58841 and minoxidil, noting that no treatment is completely free of side effects.
A 40 year old male using Dutasteride every other day, Minoxidil once daily, micro needling roughly every other week, Nizoral twice a week and taking vitamins and biotin, with results showing hair darkening. The conversation includes discussion of side effects experienced by the user, as well as potential alternative treatments such as finasteride or RU58841.
The user is seeking a topical spray combining finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 or dutasteride due to side effects from oral treatments. They believe an all-in-one topical solution would be easier for long-term use.
The user shared progress pictures over four months using topical finasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, topical RU58841 daily, and oral dutasteride once a week. The pictures are spaced about a month apart.