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      community hair loss treatment myths that perplex me

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.

      community DHT is about to get smashed ….

      in Update  804 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments like topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and essential oils. Oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride are seen as more effective, though some prefer topicals to avoid side effects.

      community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience

      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.

      community Gyno & testoterone level

      in Finasteride  282 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back to finasteride led to gynecomastia and fatigue, likely due to hormonal imbalances. Suggested treatments include Tamoxifen, Raloxifene, or low-dose Anastrozole, with a recommendation to test testosterone and estradiol levels.

      community 6 months aggressive treatment for hair loss

      in Progress Pictures  115 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared a 6-month aggressive hair loss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hair loss classification.

      community Post Finasteride Syndrome, A dangerous lie.

      in Chat  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.

      community Update: Chest discomfort from RU58841

      in Update  34 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced severe chest pains and shortness of breath after using RU58841 for hair loss and was advised by a doctor that blocking androgens can weaken the heart. They decided to continue with finasteride, minoxidil, and a hair transplant instead.

      community 16month progress on crazy stack

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using a strong combination of hair loss treatments for 16 months, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU-58841, but their hair loss has worsened. They're questioning whether their high testosterone levels or residual scalp DHT are causing further hair loss, with a reply suggesting that even small amounts of DHT can cause hair loss if one is sensitive to it.

      community Any other non-responders to most medications?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has not seen results from various hair loss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and others over several years and is considering adding RU58841 and starting hormone replacement therapy. They are also experiencing anxiety and contemplating moving to a more accepting environment for their nonbinary identity.

      community 8 months on 5mg fin daily, 5% min twice daily, and hrt(mtf). Thought my hair was unrecoverable before but now I’m so happy.

      in Transgender  1901 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user named "LordGeek101" shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after using 5mg of finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for 8 months. The user is transgender (MTF) and mentioned that the larger dose of finasteride was recommended by their doctor for better chances of hair revival.

      community Will be transition to dutasteride shortly.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who had good results with finasteride and minoxidil for three years experienced sudden hair thinning and is switching to dutasteride combined with oral minoxidil and vitamin D3, and starting caffeine topicals. Some responses suggest the hair loss could be a synchronized shedding and advise patience, while others share their own positive experiences with dutasteride.

      community Does losing your hair make you hit the gym ?

      in Satire 2 years ago
      How some people start going to the gym when they begin to lose their hair, as well as discussing various treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil and Dermarolling) for hair loss.

      community Overwhelming amount of anti-androgens

      in Female 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of anti-androgens for hair loss, with a preference for topical treatments like RU58841 over oral options due to better scalp concentration and fewer side effects. Topical finasteride at 0.1% may provide some results, especially when combined with a topical androgen receptor antagonist like RU58841.

      community ~3.5 Months on daily oral dut 0.5mg, oral min 2.5mg, topical RU 80mg, weekly microneedling at 1.5mm

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about a 23-year-old who started treating their hair loss with daily oral dutasteride (0.5mg), oral minoxidil (2.5mg), topical RU58841 (80mg), and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm after seeing others' success stories. Significant improvements have been noted, and there is optimism for even better results in the next 6 months.

      community The hardest hair protocol ever!

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hair loss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hair loss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.

      community maybe some of you need to hear this

      in Chat  326 upvotes 3 years ago
      Coping with hair loss, the effects of finasteride and minoxidil, and strategies for maintaining self-esteem while experiencing hair loss.

      community Homemade Topical Finasteride Formula?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User wants to make homemade topical finasteride to minimize side effects and asks about using glycerin, stirring time, storage, and alternative solvents. Another user's comment is unclear.