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Finasteride use led to increased body hair and shedding, possibly due to Reflex Hyperandrogenicity. The user is considering trying Finasteride again and seeks advice on whether to proceed.

Finasteride may help prevent hair loss for those concerned about creatine, despite no proven link between creatine and hair loss. Personal experiences with creatine and hair shedding vary.

Finasteride and dutasteride have potential risks, including post-finasteride syndrome, but are commonly used for hair loss. RU58841, minoxidil, and needling are suggested as alternatives, though all treatments carry risks.

The conversation discusses using topical spironolactone for temple hair loss, alongside low-dose minoxidil and possibly PDRN injections, without finasteride or dutasteride. The user is skeptical about the injections due to cost and mild hair loss severity.

Nicotine use, especially from vaping, may worsen hair shedding and reduce the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride. Quitting nicotine seems to improve hair health.

Finasteride and oral minoxidil effectively maintain a youthful appearance and full head of hair, despite genetic predispositions to balding. The discussion also considers the impact of DHT blockers on masculinity and aging, with lifestyle choices like sunscreen use and a vegetarian diet mentioned.

Ketoconazole shampoo may reduce scalp DHT by around 10% but is not effective enough to stop hair loss on its own. For better results, finasteride, minoxidil, and lifestyle changes are recommended.

Minoxidil and finasteride can cause initial hair shedding before improvement, as new, stronger hairs replace the old ones. Users advise patience, as results vary and improvement may take time.

The conversation is about managing hair loss while on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. The user considers adding finasteride but decides to wait and see the effects of the current treatment.

RU-58642 is a powerful anti-androgen that was not developed further, possibly due to safety concerns or financial reasons. RU58841 is a topical alternative, but it is less effective than finasteride and dutasteride, and its long-term effects are not well-studied.