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      community Oral minoxidil and lowering the dose?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride but also side effects like eye puffiness and hypertrichosis. They are considering reducing the minoxidil dose to 2.5 mg to lessen side effects and are curious about caffeine serums for eye puffiness.

      community Anyone here using both Alfatradiol and Fluridil?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      User asks if stacking Alfatradiol and Fluridil is effective for hair loss. Alfatradiol is a weaker, topical 5ar inhibitor, while Fluridil is an anti-androgen preventing DHT binding to hair follicles.

      community What alternatives exist for Octa Sabal Plus?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about finding alternatives to Octa Sabal Plus for hair loss treatment. It mentions using ingredients like pumpkin seed oil, octacosanol, and soybean extract, but suggests finasteride as a more effective option.

      community Fluridil degrades the androgen receptor.

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      Fluridil degrades androgen receptors, which are prevalent in the scalp and other tissues. People with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) may have higher expression of these receptors and 5AR activity in affected scalp areas.

      community Spironolactone Update

      in Female  13 upvotes 9 years ago
      A woman's experience with Spironolactone as treatment for female pattern hair loss, including the effects of increasing dosage and her doctor's recommendation to try finasteride if no results are seen after 6 months. Other users have also shared their experiences with using finasteride for this condition.

      community Approach: starting with dut then came om finestride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user initially used dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, then switched to finasteride but experienced side effects and hair loss. They found better results with a natural supplement containing stinging nettle and beta-sitosterol, reporting thicker hair without side effects.

      community Seeking Advice on RU-58841 and Oral Min Stack Concerns

      in Basic Questions  98 upvotes 4 days ago
      The conversation is about concerns regarding the safety of using RU-58841 and oral Minoxidil for hair loss, particularly potential heart-related side effects. The user is using a topical solution with RU-58841 and Minoxidil, along with a pill containing Dutasteride, Finasteride, and oral Minoxidil, and is seeking advice on the regimen.

      community New possible minoxidil alternative?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A potential alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss is discussed, specifically a sugar hydrogel. Users express skepticism about new treatments becoming reality.

      community Suffering from intense sides from dutasteride

       17 upvotes 8 years ago
      A person experienced severe sexual side effects, including loss of libido and erectile dysfunction, after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. They stopped the medications and sought advice, but recovery was slow and uncertain.

      community DHT itch and sugar intake ! Anybody seen a link ?

      in Chat  5 upvotes 8 months ago
      Reducing sugar intake may lessen scalp itchiness associated with hair loss, even when using treatments like finasteride. Some users also report similar symptoms while on dutasteride.

      community How finasteride or DUT works for me

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      Some users experience side effects from finasteride and switch to alternatives like pyralutamide and a finasteride-minoxidil mix. These alternatives may reduce side effects while helping with hair loss.

      community Now i want to see if this DHT survives

      in Treatment  33 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment. Users share experiences with these treatments, noting side effects and varying effectiveness.

      community Serious Oral Minoxidil Side Effects

      in Minoxidil  30 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects, including heart-related symptoms, after increasing their oral minoxidil dosage to 5 mg, leading them to stop the medication and seek medical advice. Many users advised against high doses of oral minoxidil, suggesting anxiety as a possible cause, and recommended consulting a doctor or switching to topical treatments.

      community Stumbled on some research

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Elevated PGD2 levels in bald scalp tissue may contribute to hair loss, and treatments like castor oil, finasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as potential solutions. Some users explore alternatives like oral castor oil and cetirizine for those who cannot use finasteride.

      community Retinol substitute for Tretinoin

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking a substitute for Tretinoin to enhance the effectiveness of Minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering using Retinol as an alternative.

      community Dutasteride vs Finasteride and Steroid

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride is preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to fewer side effects. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and RU58841 is effective for hair regrowth, even during steroid use.

      community Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hair loss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.

      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

      in Research/Science  58 upvotes 2 months ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

      community What do we currently know about clascoterone?

      in Chat  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      Clascoterone is seen as a promising topical treatment for hair loss, similar to finasteride but without side effects, though concerns exist about its long-term effectiveness. Other treatments discussed include topical minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and oral options like dutasteride and minoxidil.

      community Recommendations for topical saw palmetto / pumpkin seed oil product

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is seeking recommendations for topical saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil products to treat early male pattern baldness and is considering different options available online. They are specifically asking which saw palmetto product to choose between two provided links.