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User warns about finasteride causing Huge Penis Syndrome (HPS) with 2cm/year growth. Others joke about the side effect and share their experiences.

After 6 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, an individual saw hair loss improvement. They also maintain a good diet and regular gym routine but do not train their calves.

A user reported a 50% increase in testosterone after 18 months of taking dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation includes skepticism about the reliability of single testosterone tests and questions about estrogen levels.

The conversation discusses using oral spironolactone for hair loss in males when 5ari blockers fail. Concerns are raised about spironolactone's side effects, and alternatives like pyrilutamide and breezula are suggested.

A user shared their experience with two hair transplants in Istanbul, highlighting the importance of choosing clinics with a low doctor-to-patient ratio, ISHRS membership, thorough consultations, and reliable aftercare. They emphasized the significance of PRP shots post-procedure and advised careful selection of clinics, especially for crown procedures, due to limited donor area opportunities.

Combining pyrilutamide and alfatradiol might be as effective as finasteride for hair maintenance. The user plans to try this combination alongside minoxidil and keto shampoo, hoping for improved hair thickness.

Musely sells a hair topical solution containing latanoprost, which degrades in 6 weeks, yet they market it as a 3-month supply. Concerns are raised about the product's effectiveness and the company's sales strategy.

A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.

Pelage is recruiting for phase 2 trials, showing promise for treating bald regions. The discussion highlights its potential effectiveness based on its mechanism of action.

A user shared their experience with a second hair transplant by Dr. Gokhan Gur, focusing on the midscalp and crown with 1849 grafts. Their current treatment includes dutasteride, finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo.

A user shared impressive progress at 4 months post-hair transplant with 5120 grafts by Dr. Ahmet Yildirim in Istanbul. The user expressed satisfaction with the results, which exceeded expectations.

A 27-year-old male experiencing hair loss post-Covid is considering PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. He's seeking personal experiences about the process, particularly regarding pain levels, despite his dermatologist's assurance of using local anesthesia.

Pyrilutamide, a new drug being tested to combat hair loss that has been found to perform comparably or better than finasteride and dutasteride in the initial 6 months of treatment with minimal reported side effects.

A 22-year-old has been using finasteride (1.25mg), topical minoxidil once a day, and dermastamping weekly for three months with no side effects. The user is seeking feedback on hair regrowth progress, but results are inconclusive due to lighting and hair length differences in photos.

The conversation is about the potential side effects of using verteporfin in conjunction with a hair transplant. Specific treatments discussed include verteporfin, a hair transplant (HT), minoxidil (Min), finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 (RU).

Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Platelet rich plasma treatment is considered expensive but cheaper than hair transplant.

Setipiprant trial for hair loss failed, showing no difference between placebo and treatment. Discussion also noted placebo users reporting side effects.

Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.

The conversation discusses a 4-month hair regrowth protocol that includes finasteride (1.25mg), RU58841, dermarolling, ketoconazole, minoxidil, peppermint oil, and fatty acids/oils. Progress pictures are shared to show the results of these treatments.

The conversation is about the progress of verteporfin in hair loss trials, with users expressing curiosity about its effectiveness and updates. Specific treatments mentioned include FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) combined with verteporfin, with one reported case of donor area regrowth after a year, and three patients being monitored post-treatment by Dr. Bloxham with monthly updates on YouTube.

The conversation discusses the potential of creating a homemade sulforaphane topical for hair loss treatment. Participants mention challenges with sulforaphane stability and reference other treatments like Minoxidil.

The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress using topical dutasteride with cetirizine, laser therapy, and growth serum. The user observes miniaturized, vellus hairs on the scalp.

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Dutasteride. Users share experiences and joke about the high cost and effectiveness of the treatment.

The post discusses speeding up verteporfin trials for hair loss treatment. The original poster, involved in the trials, requests help in crowdsourcing doctor emails to spread awareness and gather more support for the trials.

Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. A user asks about alfatradiol's availability, public perception, and usage in Germany.

The user is using oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and considering adding rosemary and pumpkin saw palmetto to their regimen. They report significant hair growth, especially with dutasteride, and are considering increasing their dose and adding RU58841.

The small soft-gel capsule inside Duodart contains dutasteride, and the powder/beads contain tamsulosin. You can open the large capsule and take only the dutasteride soft-gel.

The user received 1600 hair grafts but is dissatisfied and plans a second transplant for better coverage. They use minoxidil and finasteride and are considering adding dutasteride.