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      community 1 year 5-ar. Blood test results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced sexual side effects after starting finasteride and later switched to dutasteride, noticing hormonal changes. They are considering using P5P and possibly aromatase inhibitors to manage high prolactin and estradiol levels.

      community Lifestyle choices and your hair....

       5 upvotes 6 years ago
      A person noticed increased hair thinning after changing their workout routine from cycling to weightlifting, which also coincided with a rise in testosterone levels. They are considering stopping intense workouts, switching to yoga, cutting out caffeine, and re-evaluating after a few months to see if it improves their hair condition.

      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       22 upvotes 8 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

      community New Breezula Update ( I think)

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 6 months ago
      Breezula's phase 3 enrollment for hair loss treatment is complete, but results have not been published, causing skepticism about its progress. Some users express doubt about its future, suggesting it may be reserved for exclusive use.

      community Finasteride 5mg & Spironolactone 100mg

      in Female  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old female is using finasteride 5mg and spironolactone 100mg for severe hirsutism and is experiencing minor side effects like water weight loss and irregular periods. She is concerned about potential future side effects and hair regrowth on her scalp.

      community Taking cordyceps while on dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about using cordyceps while on dutasteride due to potential DHT increase, with OP experiencing hair loss after using creatine. OP is advised to stop creatine and give dutasteride more time to evaluate its effectiveness.

      community Got some bloodwork done, horrifying results.

       10 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user is concerned about high DHT levels despite using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, suggesting these treatments may not be effective. They plan to consult an endocrinologist and consider other antiandrogens, acknowledging potential side effects.

      community 20M Diffuse Thinning for 2 Years, No Improvement with Treatments

      in General  130 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 20-year-old male is experiencing worsening diffuse thinning despite using topical minoxidil, topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral finasteride, stemoxydine, and pyrilutimide. He is seeking support and advice as he struggles with the mental and physical challenges of hair loss treatments.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst. Nothing helps.

      in Update 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and has tried treatments like topical and oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, melatonin, and caffeine without success. Despite using these treatments for over four years, the user reports continued hair thinning and is considering trying RU58841.

      community concerns about starting minoxidil

      in Female  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      An 18-year-old woman experiencing hair loss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.

      community Topical Minoxidil is a pain in the ass for diffuse thinners

      in Minoxidil  95 upvotes 3 years ago
      Topical minoxidil being a difficult product to apply, with users considering finasteride, RU58841, and oral minoxidil as alternative treatments for diffuse thinning hair. Other advice includes shaving the head in the first 3 months of using minoxidil and finding ways to apply it without saturating the hair.

      community Massive study on finasteride side effects released

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  83 upvotes 3 years ago
      The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.

      community find a cure for this shit already

      in Chat  208 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.

      community ABS-201 Trial - What should I know going in

      in Research/Science  28 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about a user preparing to join the ABS-201 clinical trial for hair loss treatment, which involves a prolactin inhibitor. The user plans to update others on their progress if enrolled.

      community Ru58841 long term users efficacy

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 1 month ago
      RU58841 is effective for long-term hair loss treatment, often used with finasteride or dutasteride for better results. Users report varying experiences with side effects and effectiveness, with some noting improvements and others experiencing shedding or needing to adjust dosages.

      community So Pyrilutamide has been postponed by one year. How likely is that to happen to GT20029

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the delay in the release of a new hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and speculates on potential safety concerns as a reason for the delay. It also mentions GT20029 as another future treatment option, with a release at least five years away, and touches on the avoidance of research chemicals due to uncertainty about their authenticity.

      community 1 whole day of fin / min and NO results. Anyone else been through this??

      in Satire  94 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user humorously complains about not seeing immediate hair growth results after one day of using finasteride and minoxidil, even after microneedling. Replies include jokes and exaggerated experiences, with one user suggesting a satirical method of mixing and freezing the treatments.

      community CAUTION: My Experience with RU58841

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced concerning side effects like throat irritation, shortness of breath, chest pain, and testicle pain after using RU58841 for hair loss, despite also using finasteride and minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences, with one advising to stop using RU58841 due to similar side effects, while another reported significant hair loss reduction without side effects.