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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 Why hasn’t anyone made a "DHT sponge" biologic yet???

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential for developing a biologic "DHT sponge" to neutralize DHT in the bloodstream as a treatment for hair loss, suggesting it could be more targeted and have fewer side effects than current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Concerns include the complexity, cost, and potential side effects of such a treatment, as well as skepticism about its feasibility and market interest.

      community Why are low finasteride doses seen as highly ineffective, when studies show 0.05 mg/day to work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  38 upvotes 3 years ago
      The efficacy of low doses of finasteride to reduce scalp DHT, and whether studies showing a 61% reduction are reflected in actual results. Replies discussed hair growth as an unintended consequence of minoxidil and finasteride use, as well as self-selective bias, potential side effects, and that studies measure effectiveness by hair count changes rather than DHT inhibition.

      community DIY Minoxidil mix with Fin, Caffeine, Cetirizine, and Melatonin?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user plans to create a custom topical solution by adding finasteride, caffeine, cetirizine, and melatonin to a minoxidil bottle, questioning the stability and effectiveness of this mix. Concerns include potential crystallization and solution muddiness with added ingredients.

      community Hair growth progress from chewable fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  171 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair growth using Hims chewable tablets containing finasteride and minoxidil but switched to a topical spray due to side effects from finasteride. The user reported improved side effects after switching to the topical form and noted continued hair growth progress.

      community 5mg min 0.5mg dut - temple regrowth but ravaged crown? 28M

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing temple regrowth but crown thinning while using 5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride. The shedding phase is seen as a positive sign of treatment effectiveness, with expectations of noticeable improvements around 6 to 12 months.

      community RU58841, 8% HPLC-MS done by jano, they legit

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about testing the effectiveness of RU58841 for hair loss, with the user planning to increase their dose to 30 mg per day along with 20 mg of Minoxidil. The test results showed approximately 70 mg/ml, which the user considers a good result.

      community Whats up with Prolactine these days?

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential role of prolactin in hair loss and mentions treatments like HMI115, mucuna pruriens, Zinc, and B6 P5P for lowering prolactin levels. It also touches on the use of natural compounds and the lack of studies due to funding issues.

      community 3.5 months on 7%Minoxdil - 0.1%Finasteride - .025%Tret (Topical)

      in Progress Pictures  347 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user noticed a significant improvement in hair loss after 3.5 months using a topical treatment of 7% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, and 0.025% Tretinoin, which was prescribed and shipped from a pharmacy in Indiana. Other users discussed alternative products with varying concentrations of Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community CB-03-01 / Breezula Personal Results

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their experience with CB-03-01 (Breezula/Clascoterone) for hair loss, noting reduced shedding and improved hair appearance but experiencing significant sleep disturbances and low energy due to HPA axis suppression. They decided to stop using it due to these side effects and are waiting for GT20029 as an alternative.

      community Three Months Oral Fin/Min Progress

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after three months of using 1mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, along with weekly keto shampoo. They noted thicker, healthier hair overall, with significant progress at the crown despite initial shedding.

      community Oral Min & Fin - 9 Months no results - diffuse thinner

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old has been using 0.4mg finasteride and 1mg oral minoxidil (increased to 2mg) for 9 months with no noticeable hair growth and worsening hair condition. They are considering stopping finasteride due to side effects and are seeking advice on other treatments.

      community 6 month progress daily oral fin 1mg, oral min 1.25mg, and topical min

      in Progress Pictures  564 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old reported significant hair regrowth after six months of using daily oral finasteride (1mg), oral minoxidil (1.25mg), and topical minoxidil, with no major side effects except increased hair growth in unwanted areas. Noticeable improvements were seen around four months after starting finasteride.

      community 2 months of Oral .5 Fin 2.5 Min - Let me know your thoughts!

      in Is this regrowth?  160 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth after two months of using oral finasteride (0.5 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg) and is considering a hair transplant. They are seeking advice on surgeons closer to the U.S. and discussing potential side effects and alternative treatments.

      community Supplementation increasing T levels

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about using finasteride for hair loss and considering supplements like ginseng or ashwagandha to boost testosterone levels. Concerns are raised about potential negative effects on hair due to increased DHT conversion, and it's suggested that natural testosterone boosters may not significantly impact those with already high testosterone levels.

      community Any experience with dutasteride 2.5mg dose? (Or any dose more than 0.5 mg).

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user with aggressive androgenic alopecia is considering increasing their dutasteride dose from 0.5 mg to potentially 2.5 mg, while already using oral minoxidil, Nizoral, RU-58841, and dermapen. They are seeking advice on the effectiveness and side effects of higher dutasteride doses, with suggestions to consult a dermatologist and consider a higher Nizoral concentration.

      community 11 month progress on oral min/fin

      in Progress Pictures  423 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a daily capsule containing 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and 10mg biotin, with noticeable results after 3-4 months. They reported a decrease in libido as a side effect and considered switching to minoxidil only, but were advised against it.