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      community Treatments to maintain alternative to finasteride/dutasteride

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 29-year-old male experiencing hair loss due to TRT is using minoxidil and dermarolling but is hesitant to use finasteride or dutasteride due to potential side effects. He is considering low level laser therapy (LLLT), PRP, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral minoxidil as additional treatments. A reply suggests that without a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride, other treatments may not be effective long-term.

      community Rate my stack! (Using a nuclear protocol)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 5 years ago
      A hair loss regimen involving Dutasteride, Oral Minoxidil, Mesotherapy, Topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, RU58841, Alfatridiol, Microneedling, LLLT, Keto shampoo, Vitamin K/D/Fish oil/Borage Oil/MSM, Oral Castor oil and Niacin. It also mentions products that have been dropped from the regimen due to not being worth the hassle or messing with libido.

      community Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 2 years ago
      Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.

      community Killing the Norwood Reaper, a Journey

      in Progress Pictures  370 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for overall health. They are considering adding tretinoin, stemoxydine/RU, DIM, Boron, and Fadogia Agretis to their routine.

      community Lasering body hair off boosts scalp hair growth?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Lasering off body hair does not boost scalp hair growth, as removing body hair does not redirect hair growth substances to the scalp. The idea that body hair uses up resources needed for scalp hair is incorrect, and treatments like finasteride are suggested for addressing hair loss.

      community microneedling and tretinoin efficiency

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling combined with tretinoin is discussed for its effectiveness in treating hair loss. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also mentioned as potential treatments.

      community Ru58841 users, how is your experience?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about using RU58841 for hair loss after finasteride didn't work, with the user considering trying RU before minoxidil. Another user suggests trying oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil first.

      community Does caffeine inhibit 5-α-reductase?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      Caffeine may promote hair growth and potentially inhibit 5-α-reductase activity in hair follicles, but its effectiveness and systemic impact remain unclear. Users discuss using topical caffeine solutions, with some experiencing no side effects compared to finasteride.

      community Will you try clascosterone when it gets released?

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 1 month ago
      People are interested in trying clascosterone (Breezula) for hair loss, especially those who are too young for finasteride. Some users express concerns about the cost and prescription requirements, while others discuss alternatives like RU58841.

      community Anger and frustration as I finally learn my diagnosis.

      in Female  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.

      community Microneedling vs injections - recommendations needed

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses treatments for a receding hairline, specifically comparing microneedling with exosomes to injecting them. The user seeks recommendations for beginner-friendly resources, such as YouTube videos, to help start these treatments.

      community My Estradiol Level on Finasteride

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 10 months ago
      Finasteride has no effect on the user's estradiol levels, and body fat may influence aromatization. The user is on testosterone replacement therapy and uses everyday injections to manage high RBC count, with plans to measure DHT, DHEA-S, and pregnenolone levels.

      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community Pyrilutamide / KX-826 | Discussion EU

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user expressing concerns over the safety of a new drug called Pyrilutamide (also known as KX-826) for hair loss. The user will only trust the drug if it's permitted by EU regulations and sold by a reputable company.

      community Hair follicle neogenesis

       5 upvotes 10 years ago
      A user plans to experiment with creating new hair follicles using methods like derma rolling, applying lithium chloride, tannic acid, and various other substances including caffeine, ketoconazole, and raspberry ketones. They also consider using anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and DHT inhibitors to potentially improve results.

      community RU and Topical minoxidil together ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using RU58841 and topical minoxidil together is fine and does not cancel out the benefits of each. Applying both treatments consecutively is acceptable.

      community Has anyone had luck with Redensyl?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user is seeking an alternative to Rogaine (Minoxidil) due to facial puffiness. Another user responded that Redensyl was ineffective for them.

      community Anybody quit RU58841? Nervous about quitting

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      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.

      community Anyone get results with Ru58841?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      RU58841 stopped shedding after two weeks and improved hair after eight months. Initial thinning may occur within the first month.