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      community 24M planning a hair transplant, having second thoughts

      in Transplants  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 24-year-old is considering a hair transplant but is hesitant due to cost and finding his shaved head looks better than expected. He plans to try finasteride to improve hair density after unsuccessful attempts with minoxidil and dutasteride.

      community Rate my stack! (Using a nuclear protocol)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 5 years ago
      A hair loss regimen involving Dutasteride, Oral Minoxidil, Mesotherapy, Topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, RU58841, Alfatridiol, Microneedling, LLLT, Keto shampoo, Vitamin K/D/Fish oil/Borage Oil/MSM, Oral Castor oil and Niacin. It also mentions products that have been dropped from the regimen due to not being worth the hassle or messing with libido.

      community induce goosebumps to reverse hairloss

      in Satire  18 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses inducing goosebumps to potentially reverse hair loss, with mentions of using cold therapy and muscle exercises. It also references other unconventional ideas like removing a testicle to lower DHT.

      community How to reduce scalp DHT as much as possible?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses reducing scalp DHT to prevent hair loss, with a focus on using dutasteride, finasteride, and other treatments like RU58841 and minoxidil. It highlights the challenges of managing hair loss while on high testosterone levels, suggesting that dutasteride may be more effective than finasteride in such cases.

      community Just had this wild thought come into my head.

      in Satire  403 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the debate over the existence of Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and its symptoms, with some users skeptical about PFS and others discussing side effects like erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia from hair loss treatments like finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, viagra, and a joke about using a popsicle stick for erectile support.

      community Dutasteride High Libido. How come we don't talk about this?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  210 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.

      community Getting Ed from 1mg of fin not sure what to do

      in Finasteride  190 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced erectile dysfunction from 1mg finasteride and sought advice on whether to continue, reduce dosage, or switch treatments. Suggestions included switching to topical finasteride, adding minoxidil, or trying dutasteride.

      community DUT Risk profile for having kids?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using a hair loss treatment including oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil with Tretinoin and Finasteride, and is considering adding Dutasteride but is concerned about the potential side effects and risks regarding fertility. A reply suggests that having children while on these medications should be fine, advising to avoid letting the partner come into contact with the drugs.

      community 28M 3.5 months great progress and questions

      in Progress Pictures  247 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 28-year-old man is considering whether to proceed with a hair transplant in February or continue using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dermastamping, which have shown great progress in 3.5 months, to achieve desired results by his wedding in September 2026. Most responses suggest postponing the transplant to avoid potential "shock loss" and relying on the current treatment and hair fibers for the wedding.

      community Why dutasteride mesotherapy not popular?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy, an injection treatment for hair loss done monthly, is discussed as an alternative to daily oral treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. It's not popular due to its higher cost, inconvenience, and the discomfort of scalp injections.

      community Got some bloodwork done, horrifying results.

       10 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user is concerned about high DHT levels despite using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, suggesting these treatments may not be effective. They plan to consult an endocrinologist and consider other antiandrogens, acknowledging potential side effects.

      community (17M) Hair loss and Cystic Acnes / Dutasteride

      in Finasteride  109 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 17-year-old is using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing hair shedding and cystic acne. They are considering Dutasteride for acne but are concerned about potential side effects on genital development.

      community New Dutasteride Long Term Study (5 years) it works.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  106 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hair loss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention of hair loss progression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Side effects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hair loss.

      community My nuclear skitzo hairloss stack

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving high doses of dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, with concerns about safety and potential side effects. Users advise against the excessive use of these medications, suggesting more moderate approaches and consulting a doctor.

      community Stopping hairloss with pure willpower

      in Treatment  39 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses using "pure willpower" as a method to combat hair loss, alongside treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and RU58841. The original poster claims that this unconventional approach, involving shouting affirmations and avoiding distractions, has led to noticeable hair regrowth.

      community A Technical Question About Pyrilutamide

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      Pyrilutamide is believed to be more effective than RU58841 and 1 mg finasteride in treating hair loss, with no systemic hormonal effects and the potential to block more than 31% of scalp DHT. It may also antagonize scalp testosterone due to its action as an androgen receptor antagonist.

      community The closest thing to a cure before hair cloning or genetic via?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using finasteride or dutasteride to reduce DHT, CosmeRNA to target androgen receptors, and Minoxidil as a vasodilator for hair growth. The regimen aims to maintain hair by addressing DHT-AR ratio and continuous Minoxidil use.

      community zinc + copper with finastetide/dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      Taking zinc and copper may offset copper depletion and potentially aid hair health when used with finasteride. The user is considering whether to use these supplements alongside finasteride or wait until switching to dutasteride.