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      community 23M Wierd blood test results after 7 months on finasteroid (1mg daily)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user experienced unexpected hormone test results after 7 months on 1mg daily finasteride, noting a decrease in estradiol despite expectations of an increase. Other users suggested that hormone responses can vary and that finasteride might still be effective if DHT levels are within range, while also mentioning factors like circadian rhythm and stress that could impact results.

      community Finasteride 5mg for female pattern hair loss

      in Female  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user's experience of using Finasteride 5mg and Aldactone 50mg to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss, as well as their use of PRP injections for further hair growth.

      community I posted once before in this sub about my struggle to get a script for a DHT blocker other than Spironolactone, here’s visual evidence that I am in fact biologically female. How bad is it, lads

      in Female  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about a female's difficulty in obtaining a prescription for a DHT blocker other than Spironolactone for hair loss. She is seeking advice on the severity of her condition and discussing specific treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Affordable anti androgens in India?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of anti-androgens like RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, which are expensive in India. Alternatives like spironolactone and concerns about the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride are also mentioned.

      community The hardest hair protocol ever!

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hair loss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hair loss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.

      community TRT. Pyrilutamide. Ru58841. Help

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair loss after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), which did not improve with daily finasteride and minoxidil. He is considering restarting TRT and is seeking advice on using pyrilutamide or RU58841 to prevent further hair loss.

      community Research behind RU-58642? Has anyone heard of this?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      RU-58642 is a powerful anti-androgen that was not developed further, possibly due to safety concerns or financial reasons. RU58841 is a topical alternative, but it is less effective than finasteride and dutasteride, and its long-term effects are not well-studied.

      community 0.25 alfatradiol or 0.5 Pyrulitamide ?

      in Product  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about choosing an anti-androgen for hair loss treatment, with options being alfatradiol and pyrilutamide. Alfatradiol is considered a better choice due to its established use, while pyrilutamide is more experimental.

      community Finasteride and male phenotypes

       5 upvotes 10 years ago
      Finasteride's effectiveness and side effects may vary based on male phenotypes, with some users noting differences in response related to body and facial hair characteristics. Some users report success with lower doses, while others experience side effects, suggesting individual variability in response to the treatment.

      community Alfatradiol causing shedding ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced a sudden decrease in hair density after starting alfatradiol while already using finasteride. Another user mentioned that initial shedding can occur with hair loss treatments, but it may not last long.

      community DHT levels and correlation to hair loss

      in Chat  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced hair shedding after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and is considering using DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride to address potential DHT-related hair loss. Low ferritin levels due to frequent blood donations may also contribute to hair issues, and the user is working on stabilizing iron levels.

      community Bicalutamide effect on androgens?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      Bicalutamide blocks androgen receptors, preventing testosterone and DHT from binding, which can help with hair loss but may cause feminization. It is not recommended for those who do not want feminization effects.

      community GT20029. Kintor Pharma’s Product

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a compound by Kintor Pharma that degrades androgen receptors and is in trials, with potential as a hair loss cure. Another promising treatment mentioned is an antibody that blocks prolactin and has shown positive results in macaques.

      community Dutasteride for trans men? (Topical vs oral?)

      in Transgender 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using dutasteride, both topical and oral, for hair loss in trans men, considering potential side effects like depression and libido issues. The user is exploring options including topical solutions with minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone, and plans to start microneedling.

      community Spironolactone VS dutasteride for female pattern hair loss

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Spironolactone is more potent and lowers testosterone and DHT, while dutasteride only impacts DHT. For female hair loss, checking hormones and considering treatments like oral minoxidil, spironolactone, or topical minoxidil is recommended.

      community Is Finasteride the only way to reduce scalp DHT?

      in Chat  28 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced side effects like low libido and ED after starting finasteride post-hair transplant and is seeking alternatives to reduce scalp DHT. Suggestions include topical finasteride, Xpecia, DHT-reducing shampoos, and switching to dutasteride, with some users reporting fewer side effects with these alternatives.

      community Dutasteride (.5mg) is some strong stuff!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  58 upvotes 4 years ago
      User switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, experienced side effects, then took dutasteride once a week with improved hair density. Another user had success with daily dutasteride, while one had no results from topical dutasteride.

      community UPDATE - 7 months 2,5 dutatesteride

      in Update  9 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user continues to experience hair loss despite using dutasteride 2.5mg, minoxidil 5mg, and ciclopirox shampoo, and plans to reassess after one year. Others report similar issues with dutasteride, with some switching to finasteride or adding RU58841.