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.
User shared 4-month progress on hair loss treatment using 0.25mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil daily, noting cognitive decline possibly linked to finasteride. Users discussed side effects, alternative treatments, and shared similar experiences.
A user has been using finasteride for 3 years with good results but wants to switch to dutasteride due to a plateau. They are seeking an online pharmacy that delivers dutasteride to Europe.
Minoxidil foam and oral finasteride resulted in significant hair regrowth, especially on the hairline, with no side effects from finasteride. The user applied Rogaine 5% for minoxidil.
Stemoxydine is available in L'Oréal's Serioxyl and Dercos Neogenic products, which can be found on Amazon, Ulta, or L'Oréal's website. A user is selling three bottles of L'Oréal Stemoxydine.
The user switched from topical minoxidil and finasteride to oral minoxidil due to lack of results. They experienced side effects at higher doses but saw new hair growth at lower doses.
A user's plan to use Zix and topical finasteride (5AR inhibitors) for hair loss, followed by blood testing before/after. The user has suggested creating a fund to cover part of the cost of their blood tests. Replies to their post discuss the effectiveness of the treatments.
The conversation is about accessing and purchasing RU58841 or Pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment, with mentions of alternatives like Breezula. Users discuss price differences in various countries and suggest websites like rudirect.com for purchasing.
The conversation discusses combining topical and oral finasteride to address hair thinning, with concerns about safety and effectiveness. Users also mention alternatives like dutasteride and minoxidil, and the potential risks of topical treatments during pregnancy.
The user is using minoxidil and recently started fluridil for mild hair loss and is questioning if this treatment is sufficient without finasteride. They have finasteride available but prefer not to use it.
A user reported significant hair improvement using oral minoxidil, Rogaine 5%, and spironolactone but experienced worsening PMS. They seek advice on managing the PMS symptoms.
Dutasteride significantly improved hair health and reduced shedding for a woman with PCOS and hyperandrogenism, without causing depression or anxiety, unlike finasteride. Dutasteride also helped with PMDD symptoms and had no side effects, though it changed hair texture.
The user updated their hair loss treatment to include daily dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride with minoxidil and tretinoin, and RU58841. Commenters feel the extensive treatment is unnecessary for the user's level of hair loss.
The user is seeking alternatives to propylene glycol and glycerin for mixing with RU58841 due to allergies and greasiness. Suggestions include reducing glycerin and considering stemoxydine as a solvent.
User suggests a DIY zix formula for hair loss treatment and shares personal success with it. Another user disagrees, calling zix a "snake oil potion" and advises finding a real treatment instead.
A user shared their 20-week progress using oral finasteride (1mg) and oral minoxidil (3.3mg) for hair loss, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and coverage. Another user complimented the progress.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
Clascoterone lotion, being tested in Germany, is as effective as Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss but without serious side effects. About 400 men participated in the trials.
A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.
The user added RU58841 to their finasteride and minoxidil routine, noticing significant improvement in hairline after 52 days. Some users warn about potential side effects of RU58841, while others express curiosity and congratulate the progress.
The conversation is about a user expressing concerns over the safety of a new drug called Pyrilutamide (also known as KX-826) for hair loss. The user will only trust the drug if it's permitted by EU regulations and sold by a reputable company.
The conversation discusses managing gynecomastia symptoms potentially caused by finasteride use, with treatments including reducing finasteride dosage, using DIM, ashwagandha, tamoxifen, epistane, and arimistane. Users share experiences and advice on balancing testosterone and estrogen levels to address symptoms.
The user, Salty-Peace-577, shared their 5-month update on using 0.5mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. They experienced significant hair growth, particularly in their eyebrows, and shared their regimen and tips for hair growth. Some users in the conversation also discussed the side effects they experienced with different dosages of the medications.
Breezula's phase 2 showed reduced efficacy after 6 months, but phase 3 had positive results, causing confusion about any changes made to the drug. There is frustration over the long timeline for hair loss treatments, with some users expressing more interest in other potential treatments like GT-20029.
The user experienced hair growth using 5% topical Minoxidil foam twice daily from October 2024 to February 2025, without using finasteride due to family history of side effects. The user is considering other treatments like topical finasteride and received positive feedback on their progress.
The dermatologist prescribed topical finasteride and minoxidil, but only finasteride is available in pill form. The user plans a telehealth visit to discuss options.
A 21-year-old with diffuse thinning hair is considering RU58841 due to side effects from topical finasteride and is asking for the lowest effective dose and time to see results from RU58841 users.
Spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed for hair maintenance, with concerns about testosterone and side effects like gynecomastia. Spironolactone is noted for use in both bodybuilding and hormone therapy, with low doses considered for minimizing side effects.
A user increased their finasteride dosage from 0.5 mg to 1 mg due to ongoing hair miniaturization, despite some improvement. They are considering dutasteride and have not used minoxidil, but are cautious about potential side effects.