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      community Are there alternatives to finasteride?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about seeking alternatives to finasteride for hair loss treatment due to concerns about sexual side effects, with pyrilutamide mentioned as a potential alternative.

      community Studies show: 0.2 mg reduces scalp DHT by ~55%. 1 mg reduces it by ~64%. 5 mg reduces it by ~69%.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  148 upvotes 8 months ago
      Finasteride reduces scalp DHT significantly even at low doses, with 0.2 mg reducing it by about 55%, but higher doses like 1 mg and 5 mg offer only marginally more reduction. Users discuss side effects, with some experiencing none and others reporting issues like low libido, and they also mention using other treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride.

      community 5 year update on Finasteride and Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  421 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has used finasteride and minoxidil for five years to slow hair loss but hasn't seen regrowth. They are considering increasing finasteride dosage, switching to dutasteride, and exploring microneedling and oral minoxidil.

      community Finasteride 5mg for female pattern hair loss

      in Female  8 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 Sensitive to Oral fin + RU. Am I screwed?

      in Product  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Akinfenrawr experienced negative side effects from oral finasteride and RU58841, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They discuss various options, including raloxifene, oral dutasteride, liposomal finasteride, Breezula, Pyrilutamide, SM04554, and sulforaphane, but have concerns about efficacy, availability, and cost.

      community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *fifth month*

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      HairCarePls shared their 5-month Dutasteride update, mentioning previous use of Finasteride with no results. They also use Spironolactone, Minoxidil, dermarolling, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Yaz contraception for hair loss treatment.

      community Oral dut 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 5mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride solution, tazarotene, calcipotriol, and a peptide serum for hair loss but is concerned about continued hair shedding. They are advised to stop smoking as it may worsen hair loss and to give the treatments more time to work.

      community Got prescribed Dutasteride today

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone being prescribed Dutasteride for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community The closest thing to a cure before hair cloning or genetic via?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using finasteride or dutasteride to reduce DHT, CosmeRNA to target androgen receptors, and Minoxidil as a vasodilator for hair growth. The regimen aims to maintain hair by addressing DHT-AR ratio and continuous Minoxidil use.

      community Any other non-responders to most medications?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has not seen results from various hair loss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and others over several years and is considering adding RU58841 and starting hormone replacement therapy. They are also experiencing anxiety and contemplating moving to a more accepting environment for their nonbinary identity.

      community can someone help me identify these pls

      in Treatment 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

      community Seen Alfatradiol mentioned on here a few times recently and found this study - in case anybody is interested. Translated from German.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Alfatradiol (0.025%) is an effective and safe treatment for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, increasing anagen hair rates with minimal side effects. Users discuss its cost-effectiveness and ease of use compared to other treatments like finasteride and RU58841, with some combining it with stemoxydine and Minoxidil.

      community Finasteride increase in Estradiol?

      in Update  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced increased estradiol, nipple tenderness, and ED after taking finasteride. They are considering dose reduction to mitigate these effects.

      community Estrogen lowering supplements while on Finasteride?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibiting supplements like DIM and Grape Seed extract while on finasteride for hair loss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on combining these supplements with finasteride.

      community 5 months 0.5mg fin daily and minoxidil 5% once daily

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and increased confidence after using 0.5mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil once daily for five months, with no side effects reported. Other users shared similar experiences, discussing libido changes and considering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

      community finasteride vs "natural" DHT blockers

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses challenges in obtaining finasteride in the Netherlands and explores alternatives like natural DHT blockers and topical finasteride. Suggestions include consulting different doctors or dermatologists and considering cost-effective options like cutting higher-dose tablets.

      community any females on RU58841/minoxidil 2.5%?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A female user is considering using RU58841 with minoxidil 2.5% to reduce side effects like facial hair from minoxidil 5%, while also using copper peptides and a hair serum. Other users discuss alternative treatments like spironolactone, alfatradiol, and the side effects of finasteride.

      community further reduce DHT in the scalp

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  428 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses methods to further reduce DHT in the scalp for hair loss treatment, with users suggesting various approaches like using dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and natural supplements like pumpkin seed oil. Some users also mention using topical applications and scalp massages to enhance the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community 2 years of Androgen inhibition.

      in Progress Pictures  143 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone to combat hair loss and hormonal acne, with mixed results and concerns about side effects. The user is experimenting with spironolactone despite its potential risks, hoping for skin and body hair improvements.

      community 5 months topical fin + min + tret hairline

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male has been using a topical mix of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for five months without seeing significant hairline improvement. He is considering adding oral dutasteride or a hair transplant for better results.