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community High testosterone on 4 months dut, rapidly receding but no actually shed

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 21 upvotes 1 year ago

The user added 0.5mg dutasteride to their regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil but experienced rapid hairline recession despite reduced hair fall. Suggestions included increasing the dutasteride dosage to 1mg daily to better suppress DHT and potentially adding oral minoxidil.

community Cigarette smokers had increased serum levels of DHT 14% higher than non smokers.

in Chat 82 upvotes 3 years ago

The effects of smoking cigarettes on DHT levels and its potential effect on hair loss, with some people sharing experiences in relation to their own hair loss. Various treatments for reducing or reversing hair loss were discussed, such as quitting smoking, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841.

community Is there any role for topical DHT antagonists, or does a 5-AR inhibitor remove the need for them as therapy

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical androgen receptor antagonists may not be necessary if 5-AR inhibitors like finasteride or dutasteride effectively reduce DHT levels. Combining a 5-AR inhibitor with a topical androgen antagonist could potentially enhance treatment, but oral use of androgen antagonists is too risky due to severe side effects.

community Bloodwork after 17 months on finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride for 17 months and recently switched to dutasteride. His bloodwork shows increased luteinizing hormone levels, possibly due to increased testosterone, with no side effects and improved libido.

community Blood test results and alternatives to oral finasteride

in Treatment 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced erectile dysfunction from oral finasteride and is considering alternatives like topical high-dose finasteride, RU58841, topical Latanoprost, and oral Minoxidil. Blood tests showed changes in testosterone and DHT levels, and the endocrinologist advised stopping finasteride.

community The lowest cyproterone dose to stop mpb

in Treatment 4 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses using cyproterone acetate at 12.5 mg to manage hair loss, with concerns about its effects on testosterone and potential health issues. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with varying experiences and outcomes.

community finasteride vs "natural" DHT blockers

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses challenges in obtaining finasteride in the Netherlands and explores alternatives like natural DHT blockers and topical finasteride. Suggestions include consulting different doctors or dermatologists and considering cost-effective options like cutting higher-dose tablets.

community Dutasteride mesotherapy to lower dut dose

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about a user considering reducing their dutasteride dose due to side effects like lower libido and watery semen. They plan to use dutasteride mesotherapy every three months to maintain hair while reducing systemic DHT suppression.

community Would starting dutastride and some other activities that probably raise testosterone increase the chance of side effects?

in General 66 upvotes 2 years ago

Combining finasteride and dutasteride with activities that raise testosterone may increase the risk of side effects like gynecomastia, depending on genetic predisposition and hormone levels. It's advised to check hormone levels to assess the risk.

community Adrogens and Covid-19

in Treatment 7 upvotes 5 years ago

The possible increased risk of severe Covid-19 cases in men due to higher androgen levels, and how taking medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, enzalutamide, or canabidiol might help mitigate the severity of the disease.

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