A 31-year-old started taking finasteride 1mg daily to address hair loss, hoping for stronger and thicker hair. They have not experienced any side effects so far and shared before pictures for comparison.
A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss without success and is considering switching to dutasteride. They are concerned about low DHT levels and are seeking advice on how to implement dutasteride effectively.
Efforts to find a Canadian dermatologist in the US to prescribe H&W's topical finasteride for hair loss. The user is willing to fund a crowd-share effort to identify prospects.
The user has been using pyrilutamide 0.5% for over 7 weeks, alongside dutasteride, and noticed some hair improvement, particularly at the temples. They plan to continue and possibly try a 1% solution, with no shedding or side effects reported.
Dutasteride is often more effective than finasteride for blocking DHT, but results vary and some may experience side effects. Combining minoxidil with either medication can improve hair regrowth, but switching doesn't guarantee better results for everyone.
Dutasteride studies for hair loss are often sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, raising concerns about potential bias. Despite this, some users report positive results with dutasteride and oral minoxidil, while others remain skeptical of industry-funded research.
The user is using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil (Regaine foam 5%), and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, reporting good results with no significant side effects. The user is 26 years old and applies minoxidil once or twice daily.
The conversation is about experiences with GHK-Cu Copper and AHK-Cu Copper for hair regrowth and thickening. One user expressed skepticism about its effectiveness.
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.