The conversation is about using dutasteride 0.5mg, minoxidil 5%, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment. Users discuss dosage, potential sideeffects, and experiences with these treatments.
A user shared progress pictures after using finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamping, and RU58841 for hair loss, showing significant improvement. The conversation includes positive feedback, concerns about RU58841's safety, and questions about sideeffects.
The conversation is about finding a safe carrier for topical antiandrogens like finasteride, kx-826, RU58841, and dutasteride to minimize systemic absorption and sideeffects. The user experiences sideeffects from these treatments and is seeking advice on carriers that reduce these effects.
A user's 12 month update on treatment for hair loss, which include oral dutasteride and minoxidil, topical RU88541 and minoxidil, microneedling with hyaluronic acid and FinDuta, experiencing no sideeffects, positive results and inspiring other users.
The user has seen positive results after over six months using 0.05% topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 50mg/ml RU58841, weekly needling, and twice-weekly ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. They express gratitude for the support from an online community and are open to questions about their treatment.
A 23-year-old male with early stage 4 hair loss is using a treatment routine that includes minoxidil 5% with tretinoin once daily, finasteride 1mg every other day, 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, and derma rolling twice a week. The discussion is about whether using minoxidil twice a day is better than combining it with tretinoin once a day.
A user is considering quitting RU58841 after using it for over three years alongside Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil, and is concerned about potential hair loss. Other users share mixed opinions on RU58841's effectiveness, with some suggesting continued use of other treatments like Dutasteride and Minoxidil.
A 29-year-old woman with genetic hair loss started using 0.5 dutasteride a week ago and has noticed increased shedding, no sexual sideeffects, and less oily skin. She plans to provide updates and is not concerned about potential birth defects as she doesn't plan to have more children.
A 27-year-old male using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling for hair loss shared blood test results and experienced sideeffects with Finasteride. Adjusting the Finasteride dosage helped reduce sideeffects.
Mixing minoxidil and alfatradiol in one bottle may affect their effectiveness due to potential stability issues. It's recommended to apply them separately for full benefits.
The conversation is about adjusting the dosage of topical Finasteride to avoid sideeffects like chest pain and breast swelling. The user is considering reducing the concentration to 0.1% or trying microdosing with 0.01-0.025% for lower systemic effects.
Topical dutasteride 0.05% is reported to outperform oral finasteride with minimal sideeffects, but concerns about study bias exist due to company funding. Some users report mixed results with topical dutasteride, noting issues with skin penetration and systemic absorption.
A 22-year-old male is switching from topical to oral minoxidil due to limited results with topical use, while continuing oral finasteride and considering sideeffects. Users discuss experiences with oral minoxidil, noting potential sideeffects like swelling and headaches, but also its effectiveness compared to topical treatments.
The user regrets stopping finasteride and minoxidil due to sideeffects but plans to resume treatment. They consider using finasteride every other day and continuing topical minoxidil to manage sideeffects while maintaining hair.
The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness and risks of using topical finasteride for hair loss, with considerations about using DMSO as a vehicle for application. Concerns are raised about DMSO's safety, absorption issues, and the systemic effects of topical finasteride.
Dutasteride users report mixed results, with some experiencing shedding and others seeing no improvement or hair regrowth. Many users also discuss using finasteride and minoxidil, with some preferring topical treatments for better results.
User shared a 5-month progress update on using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, with microneedling and vitamins. They experienced initial shedding but no sideeffects, and increased the treatment to twice daily after month 4.
The conversation discusses using topical dutasteride as an alternative to oral finasteride to prevent hair shedding caused by creatine supplementation. Users share experiences with finasteride, dutasteride, and creatine, noting potential sideeffects and effectiveness concerns with topical treatments.
GT20029 is a topical treatment that degrades androgen receptors to prevent hair thinning and loss, potentially offering fewer sideeffects than systemic treatments like finasteride. Concerns include its impact on hair texture and potential systemic effects, with market availability speculated in 3 to 5 years.
The user is using topical dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin but seeing no results or sideeffects. They also microneedle every two weeks but experience little bleeding, questioning if a thick scalp is preventing treatment effectiveness.
The user is managing hair loss with oral finasteride, recently switching to dutasteride, and topical minoxidil, but faces challenges due to seborrheic dermatitis. They seek advice on effective regrowth methods that don't worsen their condition, with suggestions including various shampoos like Vichy Dercos and ketoconazole.
The Shiseido/Replicel RCH-01 trial results were disappointing and ineffective. Users expressed skepticism and frustration, suggesting alternatives like Tsuji or simply accepting baldness.
Switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and dutasteride worsened hair condition, leading to frustration and heart issues, prompting a return to topical treatments and the addition of tretinoin. Patience and consistency are advised, as these treatments can take years to show results, and abrupt changes may cause shedding.
The conversation discusses switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to sideeffects, with some users experiencing fewer sideeffects on dutasteride. It also mentions using liposomal topical finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo as alternative treatments.
A user is starting a hair loss treatment with a 3-in-1 spray containing 6% minoxidil, 0.3% finasteride, and 0.025% tretinoin. Users are skeptical about its effectiveness due to advanced hair loss, but some suggest adding microneedling and using affordable generics.
A 22-year-old has been using dutasteride (0.5 mg daily) for over a year but is experiencing increased hair shedding, scalp inflammation, and burning, and cannot use minoxidil due to sideeffects. Suggestions include consulting a dermatologist, trying oral minoxidil, microneedling, rosemary oil, caffeine shampoo, and considering other treatments like PRP or red light therapy.
The user shared progress pictures after using topical dutasteride for 4 months, experiencing heavy shedding at month 2, which returned to baseline 1.5 months ago. Previous treatments with topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil were ineffective or caused sideeffects, and the user is hopeful about the shedding phase indicating potential effectiveness of topical dutasteride.
Switching from oral to topical dutasteride may reduce sideeffects like anxiety and depression while maintaining hair health. Combining it with minoxidil, Nizoral, and dermarolling could be effective for hair preservation.
Tae147 has shared results of using pyrilutamide, a 5% concentration topical solution applied twice daily, in combination with minoxidil, to reduce scalp itchiness and hair shedding. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatment, as well as questions about its availability on the market.