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      community My Current Stack in 2026 , (not cheap)

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      OP uses a hair loss treatment stack including dermastamp, Minoxidil 5%, Alfatradiol 0.2%, Pyrilutamide 0.9%, and Nizoral shampoo, costing around 100-110€ monthly. OP avoids finasteride due to past negative experiences.

      community 13 Years Finasteride, Switched to Dutasteride - 25% increase in Total Testosterone (expected) but 150% increase in Free Testosterone?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  25 upvotes 8 months ago
      After switching from finasteride to dutasteride, the user experienced a 25% increase in total testosterone and a 150% increase in free testosterone, with side effects like brain fog and nipple tingling. The user plans to consult a lab for accuracy and adjust the dutasteride dosage to manage side effects.

      community Similar 5ar inhibitors to fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 years ago
      Natural vitamins like pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and ecklonia cava are discussed for their potential to lower DHT levels. They may work similarly to finasteride but are significantly weaker.

      community Upcoming Setipiprant clinical trials hint at systemic daily dosage

       22 upvotes 10 years ago
      The conversation discusses the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of oral Setipiprant tablets for treating androgenetic alopecia compared to finasteride. It mentions the high cost of Setipiprant on the black market and the trial's end date in September 2017.

      community Wouldn’t this nuclear stack make it almost impossible to lose hair?

      in Research/Science  67 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving dutasteride, pyrilutamide, oral minoxidil, and microneedling, with the aim of suppressing DHT and stimulating hair growth. Users debate the effectiveness and potential side effects of these treatments, noting that individual results may vary and that no treatment is foolproof.

      community What has the evidence been on side effects with CB?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Clascoterone (CB) shows an excellent safety profile with no serious side effects, but its effectiveness may decline after six months, making it more suitable as an adjunct treatment with finasteride and minoxidil rather than a standalone solution. Some argue it could be better than finasteride due to its protection against testosterone, but its long-term efficacy remains debated.

      community dutasteride 2.5mg from india is cheap as shit

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  64 upvotes 5 months ago
      Dutasteride tablets from India are significantly cheaper than those from pharmacies, but there are concerns about authenticity and customs issues. The user is also using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment.

      community Are there alternatives to finasteride?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about seeking alternatives to finasteride for hair loss treatment due to concerns about sexual side effects, with pyrilutamide mentioned as a potential alternative.

      community How. can I counteract the rapid hair loss caused by steroids?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing hair loss from steroid use, considering treatments like RU58841, dutasteride, and Nizoral, while avoiding finasteride and Minoxidil due to concerns about hormones and hypertension. The consensus suggests using dutasteride or finasteride, as Nizoral alone is not effective.

      community Quit Minoxidil, keep gains w/ Fin and Stemoxydine? | Self-experiment

      in Minoxidil  52 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experimenting with quitting using Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and Stemoxydine in order to keep hair loss gains, but other users warning the original poster of potential shedding. Another user suggested phasing out Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and microneedling instead.

      community Hair loss steps, guide to beginners or anyone experiencing hair loss

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, bicalutamide, oral estradiol, microneedling, and minoxidil. The regimen aims to reduce androgenic alopecia by blocking DHT and androgens, with a caution about potential feminizing effects.

      community Pyrilutamide update number 2 - 2 week use

      in Update  174 upvotes 3 years ago
      An update on the use of Pyrilutamide, a new drug for hair loss, which has resulted in no shedding or testicle ache; other users have questioned the science behind this and shared their own experiences with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling.

      community Regression report from 2017 to 2025

      in Progress Pictures  121 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user stopped finasteride for family planning but plans to restart it and is considering dutasteride. Users discuss the safety of finasteride during family planning, with some sharing experiences of having healthy children while on the medication.

      community Dut/Minox/Needling to Dut/Oral Minox/Tretinoin/Needling

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user had been using Minoxidil and Dutasteride with micro-needling but experienced hair loss after switching Minoxidil brands. Their doctor prescribed oral Minoxidil and Tretinoin, but the pharmacist suggested isotretinoin might be a more cost-effective alternative.

      community Wednesday after micro needling through Friday today.

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and considering adding rosemary and pumpkin saw palmetto to their regimen. They report significant hair growth, especially with dutasteride, and are considering increasing their dose and adding RU58841.

      community 20 M, NW2, Took my first Fin today

      in Finasteride  8 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user began treating hair loss with dermastamping, castor oil, peppermint oil, biotin, and nizoral, and has started taking finasteride (generic proscar) with plans to include DIM and zinc supplements. The user aims to maintain current hair and regrow hair at the temples, and will avoid hair loss forums for a month to minimize stress.

      community Topical Dutasteride 0.025% 2ml once a week

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses using topical dutasteride 0.025% once a week for hair maintenance, alongside fortified minoxidil, RU58841, and Reviv Hair Serum. They seek feedback on the effectiveness of this regimen.

      community I wish I were a man so bad. Life is cruel

      in Female  225 upvotes 3 months ago
      A woman with androgenetic alopecia uses Dutasteride and Bicalutamide but feels devastated due to increased sensitivity to DHT. She considers wigs, Minoxidil, and seeks advice on options like spironolactone, hair transplants, and therapy.

      community Solution vehicle used by compounding pharmacy

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.