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      community Oral minoxidil - how important is dermastamping?

      in Microneedling 7 months ago
      A trans woman is using 10 mg oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and estradiol for hair regrowth and is also doing dermastamping despite the pain. Users discuss the benefits of dermastamping for serum absorption and hair follicle stimulation, with some expressing surprise at the high minoxidil dosage.

      community Recommend stemoxydine as an adjunct therapy

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoid, and occasional microneedling for hair loss with good results. They recently added stemoxydine, which improved their hair further, and suggest trying it, especially in the EU where it's easily available.

      community Just got my bloodwork done, should I worry?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about potential side effects, specifically gynecomastia, from taking 1mg of finasteride every other day for hair loss. Bloodwork results were shared, but more information was requested to provide advice.

      community Waiting to start treatment until Kintor KX-826 Phase 2 data is published?

      in Chat  17 upvotes 4 years ago
      People are waiting for KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) Phase 2 data to decide on hair loss treatments, with some considering finasteride or minoxidil in the meantime. Pyrilutamide is seen as a potentially stronger and safer alternative to finasteride, but concerns about side effects and availability remain.

      community 3 Months Finasteride Log: Below Baseline

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 23-year-old male is using finasteride (1mg daily), derma rolling, and Nizoral for hair loss treatment, experiencing increased shedding and side effects like anxiety, decreased libido, and fatigue. Despite no positive changes in hair after three months, he plans to continue finasteride and may consider RU58841 or CB as future treatments, avoiding minoxidil due to past negative experiences.

      community Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.

      community Ru-58841 vs KX-826/pyrilutamide while on steroids

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user increased their steroid dosage and noticed hair shedding, so they adjusted their regimen by reducing steroid doses and adding oral dutasteride. They are also experimenting with combining RU-58841 and KX-826/pyrilutamide in minoxidil to address hair loss.

      community Ruxolitinib - Start of a case study

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user trying a new hair loss treatment, Ruxolitinib, alongside their existing regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They plan to apply Ruxolitinib to their temples daily for 1-2 months.

      community Stemoxydin and hair cycle question

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using Finasteride for hair loss and is considering adding alphatradiol, stemoxydine, or 2% minoxidil to their regimen. They are concerned that stemoxydine, which shortens the resting phase of hair, might accelerate hair loss in those not using Finasteride by depleting hair cycles without strengthening miniaturized hairs.

      community Thoughts on Avixis Alfatradiol?

      in Product  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Avixis Alfatradiol is a topical 5-alpha reductase inhibitor available in Latin America and Germany, but its effectiveness is questioned. A user reported worsened hair loss after using it and recommended finasteride instead due to its proven effectiveness and lower cost.

      community Finnasterid (1mg) 5 month results

      in Progress Pictures  429 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared positive results after 5 months of using oral finasteride, reporting no side effects and continued shedding but less than in the initial months. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride and minoxidil, with some expressing concerns about side effects and others sharing their own progress and plans.

      community Pyrilutamide / KX-826 | Discussion EU

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user expressing concerns over the safety of a new drug called Pyrilutamide (also known as KX-826) for hair loss. The user will only trust the drug if it's permitted by EU regulations and sold by a reputable company.

      community Low dose spiro with 5ARI inhibitor

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed for hair maintenance, with concerns about testosterone and side effects like gynecomastia. Spironolactone is noted for use in both bodybuilding and hormone therapy, with low doses considered for minimizing side effects.

      community Topical Finasteride: 130 Day Update

      in Finasteride  8 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user tried a home-brew topical finasteride regimen for 120 days with initial benefits but no long-term improvement, leading to continued hair shedding. They switched to oral finasteride, experiencing mild testicle discomfort but no changes in libido or erections, and plan to continue this regimen for 120 days.

      community My estrogen levels are obscene

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old male using finasteride for hair loss has high testosterone and estrogen levels but no side effects. He is advised to monitor hormone levels, consider dietary changes, and use additional treatments like vitamin D3, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair growth.
      Can’t tolerate fin, am I screwed?

      community Can’t tolerate fin, am I screwed?

      in Finasteride  116 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced sexual side effects from a topical finasteride and minoxidil combo and stopped using it after three weeks. They plan to use foam minoxidil nightly to slow hair loss and seek alternative treatments that don't affect sexual health.

      community Very high free testosterone on dut…

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has high free testosterone and is still experiencing hair loss despite taking dutasteride and oral minoxidil for over three years. They are considering adding a topical anti-androgen like RU58841.

      community I finally coninced my trichologist to give me finasteride

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user convinced their trichologist to prescribe topical finasteride after using topical estradiol and progesterone for hair maintenance. They also discussed the potential impact of "nofap" on hair loss, noting that abstaining for about four months seemed to reduce shedding.

      community Running Gear- Preemptive Treatment

      in Product 7 months ago
      A 51-year-old on TRT plans to use steroids and is concerned about hair loss, considering topical treatments like Hair Rescue with RU58841 and finasteride, along with Nioxin shampoo. They are cautious about using oral DHT blockers due to potential interactions with steroids like Tren and Anavar.

      community 7 months progress nuclear stack

      in Update  129 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 7-month progress report of using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as keto dieting and derma stamping; the discussion also touched on RU58841 and its potential side effects.