The user is considering trying finasteride again for hair loss despite past sideeffects like tender nipples and concerns about mental health impacts. They are advised to consult a doctor and consider topical or low-dose finasteride.
The conversation discusses using dutasteride, both topical and oral, for hair loss in trans men, considering potential sideeffects like depression and libido issues. The user is exploring options including topical solutions with minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone, and plans to start microneedling.
The conversation is a satirical discussion about unconventional hair loss treatments, including using mold, butter, and other non-traditional substances, with no real evidence of effectiveness. Some users joke about sideeffects like erectile dysfunction and weight gain.
A 41-year-old South Asian individual feels hopeless about hair loss and cannot use oral finasteride or dutasteride due to existing gynecomastia. They are seeking advice on alternative treatments.
A 37-year-old male has been using finasteride for 5 years and dutasteride for 9 months to address hair loss, noticing improvements but also some recent thinning. He experienced no significant sideeffects from either treatment, except a slight decrease in semen volume with dutasteride, and is considering trying oral minoxidil again despite previous sideeffects.
User experienced 6 months progress using dut 0.5 daily and oral Minoxidil 5mg daily, with some sideeffects. Others congratulated and shared similar experiences, giving hope.
People discuss hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, debating sideeffects and effectiveness. Concerns about sideeffects, especially sexual ones, are common, with varying opinions on dosing strategies.
The conversation humorously discusses the exaggerated effects of taking a 500mg pill of dutasteride, with users joking about extreme sideeffects like excessive hair growth and loss of sensation. It also mentions personal experiences with finasteride and the potential high bioavailability of dutasteride in liquid form.
Stemson Therapeutics has shut down, disappointing those seeking a hair loss cure. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed, with some users experiencing sideeffects and exploring alternatives like PP405.
The conversation humorously discusses exaggerated hair growth results using 500mg finasteride and 1000mg minoxidil daily, with sideeffects including a bloody nose and lowered libido. It also jokes about microneedling, hair transplants, and elephants, suggesting the post is satirical.
Creatine may cause increased hair shedding due to androgen receptor sensitivity, despite limited evidence. The user is using dutasteride and minoxidil and seeks advice on whether shedding will stabilize, with suggestions including GHK-Cu and RU58841.
RU58841 helped regrow hairline without sideeffects for a bodybuilder using PEDs. The treatment included RU58841, finasteride, minoxidil, GKH-Cu, microneedling, and HGH.
Supplements like saw palmetto or pumpkin seed oil may target the remaining 10% of DHT not affected by Dutasteride. Users discuss whether these supplements are beneficial when already using Dutasteride.
The user took finasteride for a year with no issues until reading negative stories online, which led to experiencing sideeffects they believe are psychological. They stopped the medication and are seeking advice on recovering faster.
A user shared their 11-year experience with finasteride, noting temporary increased shedding that stopped, and advised continuing the treatment despite seasonal shedding. They reported no sideeffects and maintained a full head of hair.
After using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, a user's blood tests showed almost unchanged DHT levels and some out-of-range hormone levels. They experienced sideeffects when taking dutasteride daily and also take supplements that boost testosterone.
Creatine may increase scalp DHT without affecting serum DHT, potentially speeding up male pattern baldness (MPB) for those genetically prone. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Switching to dutasteride as a hair loss prevention treatment, along with minoxidil, dermarolling and nizoral shampoo, and the potential benefits and sideeffects of using finasteride and/or dutasteride in combination with topical anti-androgens like RU58841.
A user on finasteride for 8 months shared bloodwork results showing increased testosterone and estradiol levels, with concerns about high LH. Responses advised monitoring for symptoms but noted levels are within reference ranges.
A case study that suggests verteporfin may be able to help regrow donor hairs after FUE extraction, and the potential implications of this result. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses the long-term results of using finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil for hair loss, with some skepticism about the truthfulness of the results and a reference to a scam involving RU58841.
The safety of combining alfatradiol and fluridil with finasteride as a potential treatment for male pattern baldness, which is approved in the European Union. Other treatments such as minoxidil and RU58841 were also discussed.
An increase in libido associated with the use of Pyri, and a discussion about how it may be working comparably to other hair loss treatments such as RU58841, Finasteride and Minoxidil.
A 26-year-old has seen hair improvement after 18 months on finasteride, with no sideeffects, and is considering switching to dutasteride despite difficulty obtaining a prescription. They also use dermastamping and are hesitant to try minoxidil, preferring to explore dutasteride first.
Dutasteride is effective for many in reducing hair loss and promoting regrowth, often with fewer sideeffects than finasteride. Combining it with minoxidil is commonly seen as a successful strategy, though results may take several months.
Dutasteride may be better for the brain than Finasteride, potentially increasing dopamine levels and causing fewer sideeffects. For those switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride to prevent hair loss, it's recommended to continue Finasteride for 3-4 months while starting Dutasteride to avoid shedding due to Dutasteride's long half-life.
A user experienced increased hair density loss after 4 months on dutasteride combined with finasteride. They are also using topical dutasteride with azelaic acid and alfatradiol but cannot tolerate antiandrogens like RU58841 due to headaches.
A 21-year-old man shared his 2.5-year experience with hair loss treatments, including 1mg Propecia (finasteride) nightly, 12.5% Minoxidil once daily, 2% Nizoral shampoo 2-4 times a week, and later 5% Minoxidil once daily. He experienced minor sideeffects like watery semen and itchy scalp, and while he's seen fluctuations in hair growth, he's generally happy with the results and is considering experimental treatments like CB-03-01 and RU58841.
A 31-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and topical treatments, with no sideeffects. They initially had issues with finasteride but found success with dutasteride, noting improved hair retention and no sexual sideeffects.