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      community Dutasteride vs Finasteride and Steroid

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes 7 months ago
      Dutasteride is preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to fewer side effects. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and RU58841 is effective for hair regrowth, even during steroid use.

      community risks with finasteride and dutasteride

      in Research/Science  138 upvotes 10 months ago
      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.

      community Results after 6 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  1832 upvotes 1 year ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved after six months using finasteride and minoxidil, with no side effects reported. The user plans to taper off minoxidil and is considering oral minoxidil, but is cautious due to potential heart issues.

      community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  141 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

      community 32, Southeast Asian, 1 y 3 m Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Microneedling – Former hair system user. Quick description of routine in comments.

      in Progress Pictures  324 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing with hair loss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and biotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.

      community Natural methods of reversing MPB

       3 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses natural methods for addressing male pattern baldness, with the original poster using a plant-based diet, herbs, scalp massages, pumpkin seed oil, and dermapen treatments, while avoiding pharmaceuticals like minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about side effects. Other users suggest that pharmaceuticals like finasteride may be necessary for significant hair loss, but the original poster remains committed to natural approaches.

      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community Has anyone had good results with Prof. Marliani's therapy?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically progesterone therapy with hydrocortisone butyrate, and the use of dutasteride and finasteride. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, with some users advocating for acceptance of balding if treatments are not suitable.

      community Treatments to maintain alternative to finasteride/dutasteride

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 29-year-old male experiencing hair loss due to TRT is using minoxidil and dermarolling but is hesitant to use finasteride or dutasteride due to potential side effects. He is considering low level laser therapy (LLLT), PRP, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral minoxidil as additional treatments. A reply suggests that without a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride, other treatments may not be effective long-term.

      community Holding the line with no meds.

      in Progress Pictures  47 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 34-year-old man is using natural methods like rosemary and peppermint oil, micro-needling, and low-level laser therapy to manage hair thinning, avoiding medications like minoxidil and finasteride. Despite minimal visible progress, he values the non-medicated approach and remains consistent with his routine.

      community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.

      community Summary of future treatments from 2020

      in Chat  53 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair loss treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, dutasteride, CB-03-01, RU-58841, and experimental options like KY-19382 and stem cell therapy. Some treatments are considered ineffective or risky, such as ketoconazole, PRP, and low-level laser therapy.

      community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

       19 upvotes 6 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

      community Any other treatments to still be hopeful for?

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of new hair loss treatments, with a focus on pyrilutamide, gt20029, and topical alfatradiol, and the possibility of improving their effectiveness through methods like increased concentration and microneedling. Dutasteride is also mentioned as a stronger option.

      community Forget about new treatments (just temporarily for the sake of argument). What do you think is the likelihood of existing treatments being improved in the next few years?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Existing hair loss treatments like oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and hair transplants are still the main options, with some improvements in affordability and techniques. There is hope for enhancing these treatments, but new effective solutions are unlikely in the near future.

      community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

      in Scalp Massage  48 upvotes 3 years ago
      People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

      community 8 months of therapies, finasteride, minoxidil and more

      in Progress Pictures  395 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, and a custom topical mix including progesterone, cortisone, and alpha 5 estradiol. They reported no side effects and noticed improvement around the third month.

      community Status update on upcoming treatments

      in Treatment  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      Current treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling are considered the best for hair loss, while new treatments such as GT20029, PP405, and others are in various trial phases with results expected in the coming years. There is cautious optimism about the affordability and effectiveness of these upcoming treatments.