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      community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.

      community How do you know when to give up on fin/min?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 10 months ago
      Individuals discussing hair loss treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, express mixed results and concerns about effectiveness after two years. Some consider switching to dutasteride or exploring other options like hair transplants.

      community I'm already DOING EVERYTHING!!!

      in Female  26 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 26 year old female dealing with hair loss who is considering treatments such as Spiro, minoxidil and finasteride. Other potential solutions mentioned are PRP treatment, a wig, and bio-identical estrogen combined with bica.

      community How promising is th RCH-01/Replicel treatment? Is there any new info that suggests it will be as successful as it claims? What other promising treatments are close?

      in Technology  15 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation is about the potential of the RCH-01/Replicel hair loss treatment and its lack of updates since 2013, with the user expressing hope for its success and considering using Minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling in the meantime. Other treatments mentioned as promising are Breezula and Tsuji.

      community Switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride... probably

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 26-year-old male is considering switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride for more effective hair restoration, while others share experiences and advice on transitioning between these treatments. Many suggest gradually integrating Dutasteride with Finasteride to avoid shedding, and some report positive results with Dutasteride, though regrowth is not guaranteed.

      community Request for advice, feedback...

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a woman experiencing androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, with suggestions including low-dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and hormone replacement therapy. The user is seeking advice due to intolerance to spironolactone and topical minoxidil, and concerns about low testosterone and DHT levels.

      community Overwhelming amount of anti-androgens

      in Female 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of anti-androgens for hair loss, with a preference for topical treatments like RU58841 over oral options due to better scalp concentration and fewer side effects. Topical finasteride at 0.1% may provide some results, especially when combined with a topical androgen receptor antagonist like RU58841.

      community Watching my 23 y/o self deciding to do nothing about his thinning hair

      in Satire  1035 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss and the various treatments available, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, dermarolling, RU58841, mesotherapy, Rogaine, and scalp massages. The discussion also includes regret for not starting treatment earlier and advice to start early in order to avoid further balding.

      community Likelihood of new treatments in the next few years?

       12 upvotes 10 years ago
      New hair loss treatments like Shiseido/Replicel and Histogen were discussed, with cautious optimism about their availability by 2018. Setipiprant, Replicel, and Bimatoprost were mentioned as potential treatments expected around 2016-2017.

      community Miniaturization or regrowth? How can I tell them apart?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 16 months, minoxidil for 11 months, and started microneedling 2 months ago, experiencing shedding phases. They are questioning whether they are experiencing miniaturization or regrowth.
      38M Seeking Advice on Minoxidil/Finasteride and Hair Transplants

      community 38M Seeking Advice on Minoxidil/Finasteride and Hair Transplants

      in Basic Questions  157 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 38-year-old male is experiencing temple hair loss and is considering treatments like topical Finasteride and Minoxidil, despite concerns about side effects and shedding. He is also contemplating a hair transplant and seeking advice on additional shampoos or supplements.

      community Will I be a good candidate for finasteride?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 17-year-old is considering finasteride for a receding hairline and seeks advice. Suggestions include starting with low-dose finasteride, trying dermarolling and Minoxidil, and consulting a physician.

      community 28M 3.5 months great progress and questions

      in Progress Pictures  247 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 28-year-old man is considering whether to proceed with a hair transplant in February or continue using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dermastamping, which have shown great progress in 3.5 months, to achieve desired results by his wedding in September 2026. Most responses suggest postponing the transplant to avoid potential "shock loss" and relying on the current treatment and hair fibers for the wedding.

      community Should I hop on DUTASTERIDE at 18??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user, 18, is considering switching from topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil to dutasteride due to continued hair shedding. Other users shared their experiences with dutasteride, noting potential benefits and risks, including reduced sperm count.

      community Pre Finasteride Treatment, is testing for free DHT necessary?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about whether testing for free DHT is necessary before starting Finasteride for hair loss, despite having other hormone tests available. One person suggests that genetic response to DHT is more important than DHT levels and advises starting Finasteride without the free DHT test.

      community high estrogen levels after 10month fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced high estrogen levels after 10 months of taking 1mg oral finasteride but is happy with hair regrowth. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and are also taking DIM and Zinc supplements.

      community Injecting estrogen for hairline regrow

      in Chat  267 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user plans to undergo a temporary MtF transformation to regrow hair, using estrogen, RU58841, and Dutasteride, then revert with testosterone. Many users criticize the plan, suggesting alternatives like hair transplants, and emphasize that estrogen is not a reliable solution for hair regrowth.

      community KX-826 alone to stop hairloss???

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 28-year-old male experiencing early male pattern baldness is considering using Pyrilutamide (KX-826) as an alternative to finasteride due to side effects. He seeks to maintain his current hair without regrowth and is concerned about potential side effects like reduced libido.

      community Allergan recruiting for Setipiprant trial in the US

       13 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses a clinical trial for Setipiprant in the US, starting June 29th, with eligibility excluding recent users of minoxidil or finasteride. It encourages informed decision-making before signing up.