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      community 5 Month Dutasteride Progress Before and After

      in Progress Pictures  173 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experiencing significant hair loss started using Dutasteride, a drug typically used for prostate issues, and noticed a positive change in hair thickness and volume after 5 months. Other users in the conversation also shared their experiences and observations with Dutasteride, with one mentioning additional use of oral Minoxidil.

      community 7 months with dutasteride and topic Minox 5%

      in Progress Pictures  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's positive progress with hair regrowth using oral dutasteride and topical Minoxidil 5% over seven months. The user reports no side effects and started experiencing significant hair loss in their early 20s.

      community Vasodilators, Min, L-arginine, Niacin, Lisinoprol, etc.

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of vasodilators like Minoxidil, L-arginine, and Niacin for hair regrowth, with Minoxidil causing intolerable side effects for the original poster. It also highlights that certain medications, including Lisinopril, antidepressants, and statins, can cause hair loss.

      community Lots of shedding after adding bica 50 mg daily

      in Transgender  119 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from spironolactone to bicalutamide caused severe hair shedding, despite using treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and estradiol injections. The user is experiencing androgenetic alopecia and is seeking solutions to stop the hair loss.

      community Results 2.5 mg dut and miniature hairs.

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been taking 2.5 mg of dutasteride for 6 months and using minoxidil topically for 3 years but hasn't seen significant hair regrowth, only a slight decrease in hair loss. Suggestions include switching to oral minoxidil, adding microneedling, or using growth agonists like bimatoprost to improve results.

      community Recently had a Doctor appointment this week

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP had a doctor appointment, was advised to try B vitamins and change shampoo for hair loss, and may consider Finasteride if no improvement. Users suggest seeing a dermatologist directly, as vitamins likely won't help much with AGA.

      community 11 month Progress 17-18yo with RU58841*

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using a combination of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, with Minoxidil used initially and the other treatments added later. The user believes the combination of Finasteride and RU58841 contributed to the regrowth, with RU sourced from MVsupplement.

      community First 3 months on Propecia

       6 upvotes 10 years ago
      The user experienced no major negative symptoms from Propecia but noted ball throbbing and emotional inertia. They also used Minoxidil and observed increased focus and prolonged moods.

      community Topical bicalutamide vs ru58841

      in Female  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking advice on making a topical bicalutamide solution as an alternative to RU58841 for hair loss, while already using dutasteride and minoxidil. They are considering crushing bicalutamide pills and adding them to their minoxidil.

      community Doubtful of RU58441's negative effects

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      RU58841's potential side effects, particularly heart palpitations, are debated, with some attributing them to contamination with minoxidil. Users report mixed experiences, with some seeing no side effects and others cautioning about the lack of reliable data on RU58841's safety.

      community Insane regression after hyper-responding (17M) AMA

      in Progress Pictures  137 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old experienced significant hair loss after switching from topical to oral minoxidil and adding finasteride. The recommendation is to return to topical minoxidil and continue with finasteride or consider dutasteride.

      community Mixing Finasteride with Ordinary Retinol

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Mixing finasteride with retinol for a topical solution to avoid irritation from minoxidil. Finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo help with itchiness.

      community Putting antihistamine cream on scalp to fight inflammation and itchy scalp?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      Topical antihistamine creams, like diphenhydramine, are being considered for scalp inflammation and itchiness as an adjunct to standard hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. The user is cautious about oral antihistamines due to potential side effects and is exploring topical options.

      community Can someone explain the Dutasteride hysteria in this community?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  58 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the double standard in the hair loss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.

      community Clascoterone/ Breezula will it work

      in Research/Science 2 months ago
      Breezula's effectiveness is uncertain, with some users skeptical about its potential and others noting its recent availability on the grey market. A user reported success with a stack of Dutasteride (oral), Minoxidil (topical), and RU58841 (topical), achieving significant hair improvement after 18 months.

      community concerns about starting minoxidil

      in Female  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      An 18-year-old woman experiencing hair loss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.

      community 3 Doctors 3 Diagnoses: Please help.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experiencing hair loss received three different diagnoses: androgenic alopecia, traction alopecia, and scarring alopecia, and tried treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without success. They are considering dutasteride but were advised to seek anti-inflammatory medication instead.