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      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 Anti Fibrosis and Calcification regimen?

      in Question  10 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.

      community My current stack/personal program

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using RU58841, Revivogen, Regenepure ketoconazole shampoo, and plans to use a stimufield cap to address hair loss. They aim to avoid finasteride and minoxidil while hoping to stop hair loss and regrow hair.

      community Sooo whats the consensus about pp405 now?

      in Chat  75 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 may help with hair regrowth, especially when combined with minoxidil and finasteride, but its long-term effectiveness is unclear. Phase 3 trials are expected to begin soon, with results in a few years.

      community [29 M] 7 month pyrilutamide update.

      in Progress Pictures  126 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using minoxidil 5% foam and KX826 after stopping finasteride due to side effects. He applies both treatments once daily and reports no side effects from the current regimen.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community Why was fluridil abandoned and never made past phase 2?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Fluridil was abandoned due to its weak effectiveness and low binding affinity to the androgen receptor, making it less competitive against DHT and testosterone. Users discuss its limited results compared to other treatments like pyrilutamide and RU58841.

      community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment

      in Female  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.

      community Confused on oral vs topical DHT Blockers

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral DHT blockers like finasteride are preferred for their ease of use, effectiveness, and long-term safety data, while topical treatments like RU58841 lack extensive safety data and can be more cumbersome to apply. Oral treatments are generally considered more effective and convenient despite potential side effects.

      community RU/Pyrilutamide access and purchase

      in Product  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about accessing and purchasing RU58841 or Pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment, with mentions of alternatives like Breezula. Users discuss price differences in various countries and suggest websites like rudirect.com for purchasing.

      community Lowest Effective RU58841 Dose?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is discussed as a hair loss treatment, with users considering lower doses like 2.5% to reduce costs. Some users suggest that if already blocking DHT, lower doses might still be effective unless there's high sensitivity to DHT.

      community Pelage are going to do two phase 3 trials for PP405. How long will it take to complete two phase 3 trials?

      in Chat  45 upvotes 5 months ago
      Pelage plans to conduct two Phase 3 trials for PP405, a new hair loss treatment, which may take about a year to complete. Users discuss various hair loss treatments, including pyrilutamide, minoxidil, finasteride, and clascoterone, with some expressing impatience over the lengthy trial process compared to faster drug approvals like the COVID vaccine.

      community Pyrilutamide update number 1 - 1 week use

      in Update  55 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who is using Pyrilutamide, Finasteride, and a homemade topical solution to treat their hair loss. Replies mentioned the potential of Pyrilutamide being a "cure" for hair loss and a reminder that results may not be credited solely to it.

      community I’m Quitting ketoconazole shampoo

      in Ketoconazole  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is quitting ketoconazole shampoo, believing it worsened their hair condition, and plans to use clarifying, keratin, and pH balanced moisturizing shampoos instead. Another user suggests using conditioner after ketoconazole to prevent dryness.

      community Does anyone else have experience with Patented Growth Factors (PGF) Treatments / experiences with depression on Fin/Min/Dut?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is exploring hair loss treatments, including Patented Growth Factors (PGF) and a serum with Copper Peptide, Ceramides, Amino Acids, and Caffeine, while expressing concerns about the cost and effectiveness of PGF. They are also considering starting finasteride due to doubts about PGF's long-term viability and are seeking experiences from others who have used these treatments alongside antidepressants.

      community Breezula phase 3 results said to be released next month

      in Product  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      Breezula's phase 3 results are expected soon, with discussions on the effectiveness of androgen receptor antagonists like spironolactone and the potential of GT20029. Users express skepticism about new treatments and discuss the complexities of male pattern baldness, often relying on finasteride despite its side effects.

      community A scary individual report of RU58841.

      in Research/Science  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 caused severe side effects like heart palpitations and shortness of breath, leading the user to stop using it. Minoxidil and finasteride were effective without side effects, while RU58841's safety and effectiveness remain uncertain.

      community Discount on RU58841 at Anagen Inc with coupon code - FYI

      in Product  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a discount code for RU58841 from Anagen Inc, which some users find effective for hair loss without side effects. Another user expressed skepticism about the safety of RU58841 due to limited research.

      community Best Ketoconozole shampoo that doesn’t dry out hair?

      in Ketoconazole  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are discussing ketoconazole shampoos that don't dry out hair, with suggestions including using it as a topical treatment, switching to T-Sal, and using moisturizing products like hyaluronic acid serum and biotin conditioner. Regenepure DR is confirmed to still contain ketoconazole, and some users recommend using moisturizing shampoos and conditioners to prevent dryness.