A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and increased libido after switching from oral finasteride to 0.5 mg oral dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, following hair loss induced by a testosterone cycle. He reported initial shedding and decreased libido with finasteride, but no side effects with dutasteride, and noted improvements in hair density, temple regrowth, and reduced acne.
The user is concerned about hair loss and is using treatments like dutasteride, microneedling, and topical finasteride, while considering adding RU58841. They are also using Minoxidil on the temples and are worried about testosterone-related hair loss.
The user is experiencing significant hair loss after switching from finasteride to dutasteride for five months. Suggestions include that the hair loss might be a normal shedding phase, with some recommending continuing the treatment for up to 24 months or considering alternatives like RU58841.
After using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, a user's blood tests showed almost unchanged DHT levels and some out-of-range hormone levels. They experienced side effects when taking dutasteride daily and also take supplements that boost testosterone.
A user is unsure if their hairline is regrowing or receding after 4 months of oral dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg. Another user thinks it looks better with new small hairs growing.
User shared 12-month hair growth progress using finasteride and dutasteride, with nizoral 3x per week. They experienced a finasteride shed but saw improvement after a year and offered advice for managing hair loss expectations.
Fluridil is hard to obtain and only available in Slovakia and Czechia, with no systemic side effects but possibly limited effectiveness compared to finasteride. The original poster is using finasteride and minoxidil without success and is considering trying fluridil despite its cost.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 5 mg Minoxidil daily for almost 8 months, with noticeable improvements despite initial shedding. They reported no side effects other than hair growth and plan to continue the treatment.
A user switched from finasteride to Avodart (dutasteride) due to the ineffectiveness and poor quality of finasteride in their country. They advise others in similar situations to seek original brands.
People who have not responded to finasteride (Fin) switching to dutasteride for hair loss treatment and their experiences with the switch. Other treatments such as Minoxidil (Min) and RU58841 are also discussed.
A 19-20-year-old has been using 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily for a year to combat hair loss, avoiding minoxidil due to side effects. They plan to continue this regimen and consider a future hair transplant, experiencing no significant side effects from dutasteride.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can improve hair regrowth with fewer side effects for some users. Concerns about shedding, lack of improvement, and the long-term safety of oral minoxidil remain.
The potential accuracy and trustworthiness of websites selling Pyrilutamide, a drug related to hair loss treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841; and whether Pyrilutamide is four times stronger than RU58841.
The user reported good progress in hair regrowth, especially on the crown, after using oral minoxidil and finasteride for four months and recently switched to dutasteride. The community responded positively, noting realistic progress and offering tips for consistent photo documentation.
Fluridil degrades androgen receptors, which are prevalent in the scalp and other tissues. People with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) may have higher expression of these receptors and 5AR activity in affected scalp areas.
A user is concerned about hair loss and has been using finasteride since May 2022, recently adding dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether to continue both medications, switch to only dutasteride, or add RU58841, and are unsure if their hair quality issues are due to medication, stress, or other factors.
A 27-year-old man shared his hormonal panel results after one year of taking finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss, showing his DHT levels nearly doubled. He reported stabilized hair loss with mild side effects that resolved, and he is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about the increased DHT levels and potential treatment options.
People discuss taking finasteride and dutasteride with various drinks, noting that water is common, while some avoid grapefruit juice. Opinions vary on whether the choice of beverage affects drug absorption.
The conversation discusses whether 2.5mg of dutasteride or 200mg of testosterone weekly is more influential in preventing hair loss, with various personal experiences indicating that the effectiveness is dependent on the individual's genetic profile. Some users report that dutasteride is likely to be more effective at the given doses.
The user shares a positive experience with Dutasteride for hair loss, noting increased hair density and minimal side effects after switching from Finasteride. They prefer oral Dutasteride and avoid Minoxidil due to its inconvenience and potential risks.
The post discusses speeding up verteporfin trials for hair loss treatment. The original poster, involved in the trials, requests help in crowdsourcing doctor emails to spread awareness and gather more support for the trials.
High frequency ultrasonography and HR-MRI can help identify hair shedding causes like inflammation and fibrosis. The conversation discusses the potential of using these technologies to evaluate treatments like Verteporfin for hair regeneration.
The user experienced significant hair growth using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 5 mg oral Minoxidil over 10 weeks, with initial shedding but no side effects. The treatment was surprisingly affordable at $7 for a 3-month supply.
Dutasteride and finasteride are not effective for everyone in treating hair loss, with some users experiencing worsening conditions. Many are hopeful for new treatments like PP405, while others consider hair transplants or alternative medications.
A user increased their dutasteride dose to 2.5 mg and oral minoxidil to 5 mg after losing hair regrowth, and also started using 2% ketoconazole and microneedling. Another user suggested these changes are meaningful and recommended splitting doses throughout the day for better absorption.
The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment RU58841, which was tested for quality and found to be 96+% pure. The conversation includes various responses, with some users questioning the safety of the product and others expressing satisfaction with the test results.
Dutasteride isn't effectively reducing DHT levels, prompting a switch back to finasteride. The user questions the reliability of their DHT test results due to hair loss concerns.
Pyrilutamide and RU58841 are androgen receptor antagonists that block receptors without significantly reducing testosterone or DHT levels. Any indirect effect on androgen levels is likely negligible.
A user shared their 10-month progress using 0.5 mg Dutasteride for hair loss. Another user noted the hair looks thicker and healthier, with some recovery at the front.