A user reports high DHT levels despite taking finasteride and is concerned about inconsistent blood test results. They also take modafinil, vitamin D, and magnesium supplements.
A 22-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, also using RU58841, and is managing hypothyroidism. Despite ongoing shedding, they report some improvement and plan to continue dutasteride for a year before considering minoxidil.
The user experienced significant hair improvement using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, with most gains attributed to finasteride. They also stopped using topical treatments due to scalp psoriasis and reported no major sideeffects.
Treatments for hair loss, including the effectiveness and safety of Pyrilutamide compared to RU58841; experiences using both medications with varying results; and recommendations to try Pyrilutamide instead of RU58841.
The user is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical finasteride for two years without improvement. They are seeking advice on dosage, alternative suppliers, the risks of adding minoxidil, and other treatments without the sideeffects of oral finasteride.
RU58841 alone had mixed results; some users combined it with minoxidil. One user experienced sideeffects with finasteride and maintained with RU58841 and minoxidil, but noted possible chest pain.
Trans women discuss using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss and whether to continue after testosterone suppression. One user reduced dutasteride dosage after achieving undetectable testosterone levels.
A user shared their 7-month progress using only topical finasteride for hair loss. They recently started a new, non-FDA treatment and will evaluate its effectiveness in 6 months.
A 19-year-old male experienced hair shedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.
A 35-year-old is considering Breezula, Pyrilutamide, or topical finasteride/dutasteride to protect against hair loss while on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). They currently use finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride but experienced increased hair shedding with TRT.
The conversation is about a user's three-year progress in reversing hair loss using daily Dutasteride 0.5 mg and topical Minoxidil, with no sideeffects. The user emphasizes patience, as significant results were noticed after one year, despite a strong family history of early baldness.
KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) 0.5% and 1.0% solutions showed promising results in increasing hair count for male androgenetic alopecia, with the 0.5% dose slightly outperforming the 1% dose. The treatment was well-tolerated with no sexualsideeffects, but skepticism remains due to past inconsistencies in trial results.
The user started oral finasteride and minoxidil in November 2024, initially saw improvement, but has experienced increased shedding since April 2025. They are concerned the treatment may not be effective anymore and seek advice.
A user is experiencing significant hair loss and scalp issues despite using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 since 2017. They switched to oral Minoxidil and are now on isotretinoin and topical corticosteroids for seborrheic dermatitis but continue to lose hair and seek advice on whether inflammation or treatment changes are the cause.
The conversation discusses a user's experience with topical finasteride for hair loss over a year and five months, including a two-month break due to financial reasons. Another user inquires about increasing their dosage due to lack of progress after three months.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 months on 0.5mg of finasteride, with no sideeffects except mild, temporary testicular pain. Minoxidil was used for 5 years without noticeable results, and dermastamping and rosemary oil were also mentioned as part of other users' routines.
The user reported progress in hair regrowth after 3 months using finasteride, biotin, and minoxidil, with no sexualsideeffects. Most responses noted significant improvement, encouraging continued use for full results.
How combining minoxidil, finasteride and pyrilutamide has helped the user with hair loss. The user also acknowledges that it takes time to see any results and that minoxidil is necessary for stimulating new hair growth.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride; how the user experienced prolonged worsening of their hair despite taking both medications; and finally, that this story is consistent with other experiences.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil (topical) and Finasteride (oral), over a period of 1 year and 4 months. The user reported best results after 6 months, a significant hair shed 4 months ago, and current regrowth, while also using a 1.25mm dermastamp. The user adjusted Finasteride dosage over time and experienced high testosterone and nipple sensitivity.
A 27-year-old has been using finasteride for nearly a year and minoxidil since December 2024, experiencing initial improvement but recent hair loss again. They are considering microneedling and are concerned about the stability of their hair condition, with stress and other factors potentially affecting results.
The user is experiencing chest sensitivity and muscle ache after using topical finasteride for a month and is concerned about potential gynecomastia. They are considering asking their doctor for blood work to check estrogen levels and are questioning whether to stop using finasteride.
Spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed for hair maintenance, with concerns about testosterone and sideeffects like gynecomastia. Spironolactone is noted for use in both bodybuilding and hormone therapy, with low doses considered for minimizing sideeffects.
A user experienced severe dry eyes as a sideeffect of using topical and oral Finasteride for hair loss and is seeking alternative treatments. They are considering other anti-androgens like Dutasteride, RU58841, Pyrilytamide, and Fluridil, despite mixed results and potential sideeffects.
The conversation discusses the safety and effectiveness of continuing or adding RU58841 after stopping finasteride for hair loss treatment. One user expresses skepticism about using RU58841 due to the lack of full human trials.
Finasteride not only inactivates the 5a reductase enzyme but also affects the 5b reductase enzyme in a dose-dependent manner, which can impact sexual behavior and brain activity. The user experienced significant hair regrowth and sideeffects on 1mg of finasteride, which diminished after reducing the dose to 0.5mg, leading to no sideeffects and further hair improvement.
A 20-year-old used 1 mg finasteride and liquid minoxidil, initially twice daily then once at night, to thicken hair, though temple regrowth was minimal. The user experienced no sideeffects and continued both treatments for hair improvement.
A user's experience with Pyrilutamide for hair loss, which has been successful in reversing receding hairline when part of their stack with other treatments such as Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo.
A 34-year-old man has used finasteride for 10 years and dutasteride for 1 year to manage hair loss, experiencing minimal sideeffects and slight hair thinning. He plans to continue using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral liquid finasteride, noting that cost and convenience influenced his dosage choices.
The user experienced hair regrowth and thicker hair after using finasteride daily for four years and recently added topical minoxidil. They are considering derma stamping but are cautious about switching to dutasteride due to potential sideeffects.