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      community People who used cyproterone for hair loss

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of 12.5mg cyproterone every other day for hair loss. There's a concern about reducing testosterone potentially increasing DHT and negatively affecting hair.

      community Success without fin/dut??? Anyone? Please help :(

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, including topical treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, CB-03-01, and dutasteride. Users also mention other options like alfatradiol, topical caffeine, and mesotherapy, while expressing concerns about side effects and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community Finastride only ! user for 4.5 years

      in Progress Pictures  38 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 26-year-old male has been using finasteride for 4.5 years to maintain hair and recently started taking dutasteride weekly due to increased hair shedding. He plans to gradually switch to dutasteride while monitoring side effects and hair changes.

      community 3 months on topical fin/min/stamping

      in Is this regrowth?  95 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using a topical combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping for three months to address hair loss. They are considering adding tretinoin and are discussing the effectiveness of topical versus oral treatments.

      community 11 month progress on oral min/fin

      in Progress Pictures  423 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a daily capsule containing 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and 10mg biotin, with noticeable results after 3-4 months. They reported a decrease in libido as a side effect and considered switching to minoxidil only, but were advised against it.

      community What do you think about this topical formula?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a topical formula for hair loss including Finasteride (0.025%), Minoxidil (0.5%), Tretinoin (0.01%), Caffeine (0.005%), Melatonin (0.003%), Tea Tree Oil (0.05%), Aloe (0.05%), Biotin (0.05%), and Fagron TrichoXidil (2.5%). The user considers removing Minoxidil and Tretinoin to test TrichoXidil's effectiveness.

      community Hydrophobic Finasteride. Why don’t we have it?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of creating a hydrophobic version of finasteride to reduce systemic side effects while maintaining scalp health. It compares this idea to fluridil, which is designed to be hydrophobic and has less systemic absorption.

      community M22 Almost 3 months into treatment

      in Progress Pictures  131 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after almost 3 months of using dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, and tretinoin for hair loss, reporting positive results and no significant side effects. The user chose dutasteride over finasteride due to early balding and noted benefits like better skin and increased libido.

      community 4 months progress using 2.5mg min, 1mg fin and 10mg biotin.

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their 4-month progress using 2.5mg minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and 10mg biotin, noting slight testicular discomfort initially but no significant hairline changes yet. Another user reported similar treatment results, with hair darkening at the scalp center and small temple hairs.

      community The second shed: finasteride+minox+tretinoin

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride for almost a year, starting at age 18, and added tretinoin and 5% topical minoxidil 1-2 months ago. They are concerned about hair receding again despite the treatments.

      community 11 months oral fin + min capsule

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a daily capsule containing 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil for 11 months, with noticeable regrowth on the crown but minimal improvement on the hairline. They experienced no significant side effects and plan to continue the treatment long-term.

      community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

      in Update  37 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

      community What has the evidence been on side effects with CB?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Clascoterone (CB) shows an excellent safety profile with no serious side effects, but its effectiveness may decline after six months, making it more suitable as an adjunct treatment with finasteride and minoxidil rather than a standalone solution. Some argue it could be better than finasteride due to its protection against testosterone, but its long-term efficacy remains debated.

      community Crushing fin tablets without making a mess?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is trying to make a topical finasteride solution by crushing tablets into ethanol and glycerin but struggles with spillage. Suggestions include letting the tablets dissolve in the solution or using a pill crusher for efficiency.

      community 4 month Dutasteride & topical Minoxidil [happy with progress]

      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is happy with the progress in hair density after using a regimen of oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Tretinoin cream, Ketoconazole shampoo, and an LLLT helmet. They reported no side effects and noted that Dutasteride and Tretinoin were particularly effective.

      community 1 year oral fin (1.1 mg) and oral min (3 mg)

      in Progress Pictures  373 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a one-year update on using oral finasteride (1.1 mg) and oral minoxidil (3 mg) along with ketoconazole shampoo, reporting significant hair regrowth and satisfaction with the results despite some side effects like thicker eyebrows and chest hair. The user encourages others to start treatment early and plans to continue the current regimen for further improvement.

      community Options - Topical Dut to oral Fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced headaches and brain fog with a topical solution containing Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Fluocinolone, Latanoprost, and Caffeine. They are considering switching to oral or topical Finasteride to see if it alleviates these side effects.

      community 5 months of dut after 1 year of fin

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride for 5 months and recently added finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, but is still experiencing significant hair shedding. Despite concerns, other users think the user's hair looks good and suggest continuing with finasteride.

      community Pyrilutamide potential release date!

      in Update  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential release date of a hair loss treatment called Pyrilutamide. One user suggests it may be available in about 5 years.

      community Laser Diode Cap, I already use Oral Fin, Topical Min 5%, Nizoral and Microneedling

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is seeking advice on maximizing hair growth while using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, and microneedling, and is considering adding a laser diode cap, topical finasteride, retinol, and caffeine. Suggestions include using tretinoin with minoxidil for better absorption, switching to dutasteride, and considering RU58841 or pyrilutamide.