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      community Got the bloodwork results and it’s interesting

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has high DHT levels despite using dutasteride, which may not be effective due to potential damage or spoilage. They are considering a hair transplant if DHT levels don't decrease after two years.

      community Can absorption be intervened by oil, sebum etc?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether oily scalp and sebum can hinder the absorption of topical hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, even when using tretinoin. The user is skeptical about the effectiveness of these treatments due to their oily scalp condition.

      community From June 22 to August 23 slowww progress

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person's slow progress in treating hair loss using finasteride, microneedling, testosterone replacement therapy, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil. They experienced a significant hair shed after adding dutasteride.

      community 12 months progress. Min Topical Fin Pyri MN

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 12-month progress using 0.5% Pyrilutamide once daily, 0.025% topical finasteride once daily, 5% Minoxidil twice daily, and microneedling 3 times a week. They reported good progress but noted a slowdown in recent months, hoping for thicker hair soon.

      community Tretinoin absorption Minoxidil

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      Tretinoin may help more minoxidil convert to its active form and could potentially increase its absorption, raising concerns about safety if too much enters the bloodstream. It's unclear if tretinoin affects finasteride absorption.

      community formula 82D for diffuse androgenic alopecia (DUPA)

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.

      community Topical Dutasteride 0.025% 2ml once a week

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses using topical dutasteride 0.025% once a week for hair maintenance, alongside fortified minoxidil, RU58841, and Reviv Hair Serum. They seek feedback on the effectiveness of this regimen.

      community 6 months on topical dut (album linked)

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 4 years ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's 6-month progress using topical dutasteride, 8% minoxidil, tretinoin, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, oral finasteride, pumpkin seed oil, Vitamin D3, a men's multivitamin, rosemary oil, and 5% minoxidil foam for hair loss treatment.

      community progress pics (HRT, fin, min, microneedling) (35, trans non-binary)

      in Transgender  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A non-binary transfeminine person experienced significant hair regrowth after starting finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy with estradiol. They encourage trans individuals concerned about hair loss to consider estrogen as it has greatly improved their hair condition.

      community TH07 by Triple Hair entering phase III trial

      in Research/Science 3 months ago
      A new topical treatment, TH07, combining finasteride, latanoprost, and minoxidil, is entering phase III trials with promising early results. Some users express skepticism, noting the treatment uses existing products.

      community Any experiences with/thoughts on Zeuss sublinguals?

      in Product  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Zeuss sublingual products for hair loss, including finasteride and a finasteride-free option, are discussed for their potential to reduce side effects through sublingual delivery. The inclusion of copper peptides is noted, but the high price is a concern without more user feedback.

      community Mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.

      community Where to get liposomal finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses finding a reliable source for liposomal finasteride. The user currently uses a topical product with Minoxidil, finasteride, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone, and is considering MinoxidilMax's Maxogen-x.

      community 5months using Dut/Min twice daily

      in Is this regrowth?  69 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 33-year-old male has been using topical dutasteride and minoxidil twice daily, along with a 0.25 mm derma roller every five days, and is experiencing hair shedding but seeing progress. Some users suspect a hair transplant, while others praise the results.

      community Wanting to switch from topical to oral

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering switching from a topical hair loss treatment to oral medication. They currently use a topical solution with Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Tretinoin, and Ketoconazole and are seeking advice on transitioning to oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil.

      community Topical Dutasteride Seems to Work

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 7 months ago
      Topical dutasteride, particularly at 0.05%, shows greater hair density improvement than oral finasteride over 24 weeks, though hair thickness gains are similar. Some users report side effects with topical treatments, but others find them effective for maintaining hair without significant systemic absorption.

      community Topical Finasteride strength discussion

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different concentrations and dosages of topical finasteride on scalp and serum DHT levels, comparing it to oral finasteride and noting the side effects seem to be fewer at lower dosages. Participants shared experiences and referenced a chart indicating similar scalp DHT reduction with 0.025% topical finasteride as with 1mg oral finasteride, but with fewer side effects.

      community Methods Of Staying Safe On Ru58841 - My 2 Cents

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is used topically to prevent hair loss by blocking DHT, with suggestions to drink grapefruit juice, take breaks, avoid microneedling, and use lower concentrations to reduce side effects. Users discuss applying it at night to minimize systemic absorption.

      community Diffuse Thinners: When to add to stack?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experiencing diffuse thinning at the hairline after 12 months on finasteride is considering adding minoxidil, dutasteride, or RU58841 to their treatment. Another user suggests adding minoxidil now, holding off on dutasteride, and shares personal side effects from RU58841.

      community Losing ground after 1.5 years on DUT. Any suggestions?

      in Treatment 1 month ago
      The user has been using oral dutasteride (DUT) for 1.5 years but is experiencing hair thinning again and is considering increasing the dose or adding topical treatments like RU58841, despite concerns about side effects. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil or waiting to see if the thinning is just a temporary shed.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst. Nothing helps.

      in Update 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and has tried treatments like topical and oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, melatonin, and caffeine without success. Despite using these treatments for over four years, the user reports continued hair thinning and is considering trying RU58841.