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      community 0.5mg eod vs 1mg daily of finasteride

      in Chat  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different doses of finasteride for hair loss, questioning the need for 1mg daily when 0.5mg every other day has a similar impact on scalp DHT. A humorous reply suggests exaggerated side effects.

      community Almost 11-Months of 1.25mg Fin EOD | 23M

      in Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old male shared his 11-month progress using 1.25mg finasteride every other day and Nizoral/Dermazole, reporting reduced hair fall and new hair growth without major shedding. Users discussed the risks of finasteride for younger individuals and suggested consulting a doctor, with some recommending minoxidil as an alternative.

      community Best solution for pyrilutamide in UK?

      in Treatment 2 years ago
      The user is looking for a PG-free solvent in the UK or EU to make their own pyrilutamide solution for hair loss and is currently using finasteride, considering minoxidil. They hope pyrilutamide will help stabilize their hair loss.

      community Anything stronger than DUT out there?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses seeking a stronger treatment than Dutasteride (DUT) for hair loss. Suggestions include combining DUT with RU58841, increasing DUT dosage, and using transgender hormone replacement therapy or testosterone blockers, though some options may have feminizing side effects.

      community No longer have drive in the gym

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user lost gym motivation after taking finasteride for four months, possibly due to its effect on DHT levels. Suggestions include adjusting dosage, trying topical treatments, using caffeine, checking testosterone levels, and considering supplements like SSRIs or pregnenolone.

      community Is there any new drug that looks promising ?

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a drug in Phase II trials that targets androgen receptors with minimal systemic effects, and TDM-105795, a growth stimulant with a different mechanism than minoxidil that may revive papilla stem cells. Both are potential new treatments for hair loss.

      community 22 M current protocol: dut+microneedling+min

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 22-year-old is using a hair loss treatment protocol including dutasteride, microneedling, 10% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical, a healthy diet, and a hair multivitamin. Users discuss the effectiveness of microneedling and the intensity of the treatment.

      community Can we all agree that PP405 is now 4 years away

      in Chat  95 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 is expected to be available in 2028, with ongoing discussions about its timeline and potential effectiveness. Current treatments mentioned include sublingual Minoxidil and Vederamicd, with some users experiencing side effects from oral Minoxidil.

      community 14 Months Dut/Minox/Microneedling + 13 Months HRT

      in Transgender  36 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their hair regrowth journey using treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, Nizoral, silica, biotin, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with cyproterone and estradiol. They reported substantial hairline improvement and some crown thinning, with hopes for further progress.

      community Does the PG-free version of RU58841 have lower absorption compared to the PG version?

      in Chat  5 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses the absorption and effectiveness of PG-free versus PG versions of RU58841, with some users believing PG improves efficacy while others see no difference. Concerns about RU58841's potential side effects on the endocrine system are also mentioned, with one user considering switching to pyrilutamide.

      community 3 Months Finasteride Log: Below Baseline

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 23-year-old male is using finasteride (1mg daily), derma rolling, and Nizoral for hair loss treatment, experiencing increased shedding and side effects like anxiety, decreased libido, and fatigue. Despite no positive changes in hair after three months, he plans to continue finasteride and may consider RU58841 or CB as future treatments, avoiding minoxidil due to past negative experiences.

      community Efficacy of Dut at 0.5mg VS 1mg VS 2.5mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      Higher doses of dutasteride, such as 2.5mg, are more effective at reducing scalp DHT than 0.5mg, but are costly and inconvenient. A 1mg dose is considered a more affordable and practical option, though its efficacy is uncertain.

      community M22 Almost 3 months into treatment

      in Progress Pictures  131 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after almost 3 months of using dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, and tretinoin for hair loss, reporting positive results and no significant side effects. The user chose dutasteride over finasteride due to early balding and noted benefits like better skin and increased libido.

      community Has anyone successfully tapered off finasteride?

       6 upvotes 11 years ago
      A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 7 months progression with dut 0.5 and oral min 2,5

      in Is this regrowth?  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress using dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 2.5 mg over seven months. Users debate the effectiveness, with some noting slight improvements and others suggesting alternative treatments like finasteride.