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      community Topical Finasteride in India??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post expresses frustration over the unavailability of pure topical finasteride in India despite the developed pharma industry. The user seeks advice on making it at home and its effectiveness.

      community How is verteporfin doing in trials?

      in Chat  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the progress of verteporfin in hair loss trials, with users expressing curiosity about its effectiveness and updates. Specific treatments mentioned include FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) combined with verteporfin, with one reported case of donor area regrowth after a year, and three patients being monitored post-treatment by Dr. Bloxham with monthly updates on YouTube.

      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       22 upvotes 8 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

      community Has anyone had positive experiences with Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dutasteride is generally considered more effective than finasteride for hair regrowth and thickening, despite some negative anecdotal reports. Users report thicker hair and better skin with dutasteride, and some believe negative reviews are due to advanced alopecia or impatience with the shedding process.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Dutasteride , bloodwork and dht.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reported high testosterone and estradiol levels within range, but unexpectedly high DHT levels after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. Another person suggested the dutasteride might be fake or a bad batch and recommended using the branded Avodart.

      community What are the chances of being chosen for PP405 trials?

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits and risks of participating in the PP405 hair loss trials, emphasizing that those using Minoxidil or finasteride are less likely to be accepted. Participants are interested in the trial as it offers hope for effective treatment without the side effects associated with current medications.

      community Experience with DUT 3x a week?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 2 months ago
      Using dutasteride 0.5mg three times a week may be more effective than daily finasteride for hair regrowth, but experiences vary, with some users reporting side effects like anxiety and mood swings. Others suggest combining finasteride with dutasteride initially, while some find topical minoxidil more tolerable.

      community My experience with Pyrilutamide:

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss and experienced a significant reduction in hair shedding and an improvement in hair quality with only mild side effects. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride, which caused side effects, and are now combining pyrilutamide with minoxidil and tretinoin.

      community Crazy Hair Loss Reversal! 🏳️‍⚧️💖

      in Transgender 11 months ago
      Transgender hormone therapy, including Estradiol Valerate, Spironolactone, and Progesterone Micronized, can reverse male pattern baldness and improve hair health. The user shares their positive experience with hair regrowth after transitioning from male to female.

      community Clascoterone 12 months phase 3 result out

      in Treatment  45 upvotes 2 months ago
      Clascoterone is promising for hair loss, showing 24.5% improvement in satisfaction compared to placebo. Users consider it an alternative to finasteride, with concerns about absorption and side effects.

      community Efficacy and Systemic DHT Suppression of Topical Finasteride vs Dutasteride

      in General  122 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical dutasteride may have limited absorption due to its higher molecular mass compared to finasteride, potentially affecting its efficacy in suppressing DHT locally. Microneedling might enhance dutasteride absorption, possibly offering stronger local DHT suppression with fewer systemic effects.

      community Progress over 3 years of thinning

      in Is this regrowth?  217 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over three years using a combination of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral shampoo. Initial side effects from finasteride subsided after switching to dutasteride, leading to improved hair density and thickness.