RU58841 may pose cancer risks due to its antiandrogen properties and lack of long-term safety data. Using it is considered a high-risk experiment with unknown potential for harm.
The conversation discusses the use of 12.5mg cyproterone every other day for hair loss. There's a concern about reducing testosterone potentially increasing DHT and negatively affecting hair.
The user experienced hair thinning and used Minoxidil and Finasteride over 20+ years, with periods of stopping and restarting treatment, and eventually had a hair transplant. They are considering restarting Minoxidil and Finasteride and are curious about the effectiveness and potential shedding after resuming the treatment.
Finasteride may lower allopregnanolone levels, potentially affecting mood, but many users report improved mental health due to reduced hair loss. Experiences with finasteride and dutasteride vary, with some experiencing sideeffects and others finding them beneficial for hair retention and overall happiness.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a regimen of 1 mg finasteride daily, minoxidil twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo weekly, dermastamping weekly, and tretinoin. They reported no sideeffects and emphasized the importance of committing to the treatment.
27F with androgenic alopecia since 17 seeks treatment. Tried spironolactone, caused low blood pressure; believes finasteride is safer and wants to try it.
Hair loss treatments, specifically Pyrilutamide and Minoxidil/Finasteride/RU58841. Participants discussed their experiences with them and the results they have seen so far.
A 22-year-old male with high estrogen levels is considering finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential sideeffects due to his hormone levels and family history of diabetes. Users suggest consulting a doctor, possibly an endocrinologist, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to address visceral fat and insulin resistance before starting treatment.
Switching from dutasteride to finasteride caused increased hair loss, dandruff, depression, and erectile dysfunction. The user plans to return to dutasteride, possibly with minoxidil, and is considering dosing strategies to manage sideeffects and regrowth.
The effects of Finasteride on hair loss and its side-effects, such as aching balls. The user has been taking it for two years with no changes to the symptom.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with users sharing experiences and sideeffects. Some users express concerns about sideeffects like libido issues, while others mention alternative treatments like bee venom and dermarolling.
RU58841 is preferred over finasteride for blocking DHT on the scalp, especially for those with aggressive MPB. Creatine is associated with increased hair shedding, even when using RU58841.
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.
Stopping finasteride and dutasteride due to military service in Egypt. Temporary hair shedding may occur, but hair should recover after resuming treatment.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically progesterone therapy with hydrocortisone butyrate, and the use of dutasteride and finasteride. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and sideeffects of these treatments, with some users advocating for acceptance of balding if treatments are not suitable.
Veradermics' phase 2 trial of slow-release oral minoxidil shows promising hair regrowth with minimized sideeffects, gaining significant attention and funding. PP405 is also noted for its potential as a side-effect-free alternative.
High estradiol levels may contribute to erectile dysfunction (ED) and can be addressed with lifestyle changes or medication. It's important to consult a medical professional for treatment options.
The user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to sideeffects like brain fog and lower libido. They experienced hair regrowth with finasteride but are concerned about potential sideeffects of dutasteride.
A user seeks advice on supplements to counteract libido and erection issues while taking Finasteride. Suggested supplements include Zinc, Maca, L-Arginine, L-Citrulline, Ginseng, Ginkgo, Ashwagandha, and Boron.
Stemoxydine's effects on hair growth are uncertain and not well-studied, with users reporting mixed results and concerns about maintaining gains. Some users combine it with 5AR inhibitors like Dutasteride, but results vary, and conditions like lichen planopilaris complicate treatment.
Quitting RU58841 after over two years reduced scalp itching and inflammation, despite concerns about losing hair gains. The user continues using finasteride and oral minoxidil.
Clascoterone has shown promising results in increasing hair density without systemic sideeffects, potentially offering benefits similar to finasteride. There is skepticism due to the lack of published photos despite the market interest.
Oral minoxidil can cause serious heart issues like cardiac hypertrophy and arrhythmias, prompting some users to reduce dosage or switch to topical treatments. Despite significant hair regrowth, sideeffects such as shortness of breath and chest pains are common concerns.
Clascoterone is promising for hair loss, showing 24.5% improvement in satisfaction compared to placebo. Users consider it an alternative to finasteride, with concerns about absorption and sideeffects.
The user shares their experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride, and discusses the sideeffects like lowered libido and motivation. They recommend trying tyrosine to counter these effects, noting it improved their libido and energy levels.
The conversation discusses whether using pyrilutamide would interfere with minoxidil's ability to regrow hair, considering pyrilutamide is seen as a maintenance drug that stops shedding, while minoxidil promotes hair growth but causes initial shedding.
The conversation discusses using pyrilutamide with finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss treatment. The user is concerned about potential sideeffects and mentions using 1 mg finasteride on alternate days and daily minoxidil.
The conversation is about the lack of improvement in hair loss after using Pyrilutamide for 14 weeks, with the original poster unable to use Finasteride due to depression. Replies suggest that Pyrilutamide, like RU58841, may not work for everyone, and a more potent drug is being developed by Kintor.
The user experiences severe sideeffects from finasteride and dutasteride, including low libido and anxiety, and is currently using oral minoxidil despite shortness of breath. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss, having tried pyrilutamide, fluridil, and RU58841 with no success, and are considering future treatments or a hair transplant.
Topical dutasteride is considered more effective for hair regrowth with fewer sideeffects than oral finasteride. Users have mixed experiences, with some preferring topical applications for reduced sideeffects.