Isotretinoin and tretinoin are different; isotretinoin can cause hair loss and has more sideeffects. Tretinoin may affect minoxidil absorption, and users suggest waiting before applying minoxidil.
Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed for hair loss, with concerns about their effects on neurosteroids and potential sideeffects like depression. Alternatives like topical estrogen and lifestyle changes are considered, with varying opinions on mental health and hair regrowth.
OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and sideeffects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
The user started taking 2.5mg minoxidil tablets daily and reduced their finasteride dose to 0.5mg due to sideeffects. They are considering a hair transplant but are unsure if they should proceed now or wait after seeing the effects of the reduced finasteride dosage.
AltruisticBro's experience with Fluridil (Eucapil) as a hair loss treatment, and the current blood work results associated with it. They are not willing to take finasteride due to potential permanent sideeffects.
Using topical finasteride alongside oral finasteride likely won't provide significant benefits and may increase the risk of sideeffects. The "4-in-1" spray offers a higher minoxidil concentration but may not be worth switching if oral finasteride is well-tolerated.
PP405 is anticipated as a future treatment for dormant hair follicles, but its effectiveness and safety are uncertain. Current treatments include oral minoxidil and microneedling, with some avoiding finasteride due to sideeffects.
Topical diazoxide may be a promising hair regrowth treatment, especially for those who don't respond to minoxidil, as it activates potassium channels without needing sulfation. It appears safe for topical use, avoiding systemiceffects seen in oral use.
Topical spironolactone is gaining attention as an alternative hair loss treatment, but it's not as effective as other options like finasteride. Oral spironolactone can cause sideeffects in men, and there are better topical alternatives like RU, Pyril, and CB.
RU58841 is debated for hair regrowth, with some users reporting no benefits and potential sideeffects, while others claim success when combined with dutasteride. Many suggest safer, well-researched treatments like finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss management.
Applying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, with concerns about sideeffects and application timing. Some users experience sideeffects, while others manage without issues, and there's interest in future treatments like pyrilutamide.
A user is considering ordering topical finasteride from India due to unavailability in their country and previous sideeffects from oral finasteride. Users recommend Indian brands like Morr-F and Minscalp F, noting their affordability and effectiveness, while advising to ensure purchases are from reputable sources.
A 19-year-old male experiencing hair loss is seeking advice on managing it without sexual sideeffects. He has used topical minoxidil and finasteride but experienced sideeffects, and is considering lifestyle changes to help slow hair loss.
Finasteride significantly improved the user's hair, with no noticeable sideeffects except mild initial testicle pain. Minoxidil was used but only showed results after starting Finasteride.
RU58841 may help some with hair loss, but it can have sideeffects like heart pain. Dutasteride and finasteride can cause initial shedding, and results may take time.
Finasteride and minoxidil help maintain hair and slightly improve hairlines but are less effective at regrowing hair in bald areas, often needing a hair transplant for full restoration. Many users report no sideeffects and wish they had started treatment earlier.
Clascoterone is seen as a promising topical treatment for hair loss, similar to finasteride but without sideeffects, though concerns exist about its long-term effectiveness. Other treatments discussed include topical minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and oral options like dutasteride and minoxidil.
A 17-year-old is experiencing early hair thinning and is considering oral minoxidil while being cautious about finasteride due to sideeffects. They seek advice on hair maintenance and plan to consult a doctor before using DHT blockers.
Minoxidil and Nizoral alone are unlikely to stop hair loss effectively, as they do not address the root cause, which is often DHT. Many users suggest incorporating a 5AR inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride for better results, despite concerns about potential sideeffects.
A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 14 months of treatment with 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil, with no sideeffects reported. He plans to consider a hair transplant for his hairline, as the treatment did not improve that area.
A 34-year-old man plans to reduce his finasteride dose from 1 mg to 0.5 mg due to negative sideeffects like hormonal imbalances and seeks advice on managing these effects and potential alternatives. Suggestions include considering dutasteride as an alternative and noting that a new equilibrium with a reduced dose may take about two weeks.
RU58841 and pyrilutamide are being discussed as potential hair loss treatments, with some users reporting sideeffects. There is interest in these treatments as alternatives to 5ar inhibitors and oral minoxidil due to concerns about safety and sideeffects.
A 29-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using minoxidil 5% foam and KX826 after stopping finasteride due to sideeffects. He applies both treatments once daily and reports no sideeffects from the current regimen.
Users discussed using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and exosomes for hair loss. They reported thicker hair and reduced shedding, with some experiencing minor sideeffects.
High dose topical Finasteride solutions are speculative and not proven more effective than low dose solutions. Users report varying results with different concentrations, with some preferring lower doses to minimize sideeffects.
The user is considering using 0.5 mg dutasteride once every 5 or 7 days due to sideeffects from finasteride and is also looking into topical liposomal dutasteride and pyrilutamide to stop hair loss. The goal is to stop hair loss, not regrow hair.
The conversation discusses the use of RU58841 for hair loss, focusing on its sideeffects, standardization issues, and user experiences. The user also inquires about the use of other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling.
Dutasteride is recommended over finasteride for severe hair loss, despite potential sideeffects. The original poster has been using various treatments for four months and is considering adding copper tripeptide-1.
A user shared 3-month progress pictures using 1mg finasteride daily, reporting no sideeffects and planning to add oral minoxidil. Replies praised the results and questioned the need to add minoxidil.
The conversation discusses the availability of GT20029, a new topical hair loss treatment with fewer sideeffects than Minoxidil or finasteride. Users suggest using finasteride to preserve hair until GT20029 becomes available.