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      community Dependency on Minoxidil - what to do?

      in Transgender  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The individual is using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat androgenetic alopecia with good results but is considering stopping due to concerns about long-term effects on the heart and potential hair dependency on the medication. They are also contemplating the impact of hair loss on gender dysphoria and considering the use of wigs as an alternative.

      community does lowering your prolactin levels regrow hair?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      The potential of lowering prolactin levels to regrow hair, with a reference to Bayer's drug HMI 115 which has been indicated as having this effect. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil and Finasteride, as well as RU58841.

      community Anyone on meds on TRT or gear??

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of TRT, dutasteride, minoxidil, and potentially RU58841 for hair loss. Concerns about the risk of developing Cutis verticis gyrata with minoxidil and TRT are raised.

      community 4 month progress on treatment! Low dose fin.

      in Progress Pictures  179 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared 4-month progress on hair loss treatment using 0.25mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil daily, noting cognitive decline possibly linked to finasteride. Users discussed side effects, alternative treatments, and shared similar experiences.

      community Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.

      in Chat  223 upvotes 6 months ago
      Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.

      community Mineral deficiencies vs MPB vs Thyroid

      in Chat  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair improvement using a topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin combo, along with supplements like zinc, copper, magnesium, vitamin D3, K2, iodine, and boron. They believe these changes are due to addressing mineral deficiencies and possibly thyroid issues, despite skepticism from others.

      community Do drugs actually work for diffuse thinning?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is treating diffuse thinning with finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil but hasn't seen significant improvement. Others suggest that results vary, with some maintaining hair and others considering transplants or future treatments.

      community 17M Need y’all’s help with topical I was prescribed and what action to take

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 17-year-old male experiencing significant hair loss is using a prescribed topical treatment containing Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Dutasteride, and Latanoprost. He expresses concerns about the potential side effects of Dutasteride and oral Finasteride, and seeks advice on whether to continue with the treatment or consider alternatives.

      community I'm very skeptical about pyrilutamide

      in Product  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      Pyrilutamide's effectiveness is questioned due to overstated claims and previous trial ineffectiveness, with some users opting for finasteride instead. Despite skepticism, some consider adding pyrilutamide to their regimen alongside treatments like bicalutamide.

      community Alfatradiol and Fluridil enough? Thoughs on topical fin?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is currently using alfatradiol and fluridil for hair loss and is considering adding low-dose topical finasteride but is concerned about potential side effects due to past mental health issues. They are seeking others' experiences with these treatments and their effectiveness.

      community Insomnia and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.

      community Treating my DUPA via controlling inflammation

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has DUPA and suspects autoimmune activity as a cause. They have tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, estrogel, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol, and are now seeking a long-term immunosuppressant.

      community (Serious) Updates and discussion, new treatments in development

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling are currently the best treatments for hair loss. New treatments like TDM-105795, GT20029, PP405, HMI 115, Tsuji, Scube 3, RU, JW0061, Topilutamide, and verteporfin show promise but have uncertain timelines.

      community Finasteride sleep related advice

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride can cause sleep disturbances, but these often improve over time. Some users experience side effects like reduced libido and brain fog, while others see hair regrowth and manage side effects by adjusting dosage or switching to topical treatments.

      community Latanoprost- an effective medication

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      Latanoprost is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, noted for its synergy with minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors, but concerns include its effectiveness on scalp hair, cost, and potential skin darkening. Some users express interest in trying latanoprost or bimatoprost despite limited real-world evidence.

      community My experience with Pyrilutamide

      in Update  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced a slight decrease in hair shedding and scalp itch, and reduced sebum production using Pyrilutamide, but stopped due to chest pain, breathing difficulties, and heart issues. They felt normal a week after discontinuing and doubted FDA approval for the drug.