Anyone saw improvement on the second year while taking Fin?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 2/11/2021

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily 1 year
    💧 Nizoral (topical) 3x weekly
    💧 Castor/Coconut Oil (topical) 2x weekly
    the tone is 😐 neutral with not worse, may be better results.

    Other terms

    Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. User HanSolo100 asks if hair quality can improve in the second year of Finasteride use, sharing their experience with no noticeable difference in hairline but having long, wispy hairs.
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      community RU58841 works great!

       7 upvotes 5 years ago
      RU58841 stopped hair shedding and increased hair density for the user, who experienced side effects from finasteride. The user's regimen includes RU58841, minoxidil, microneedling, Nizoral, and plans to add castor oil.

      community Influencers and their recommendations

      in Satire  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      Bryan Johnson uses Dutasteride, Latanoprost, Minoxidil with Tretinoin, and other unproven treatments, while Derek uses Finasteride, Minoxidil, Nizoral, RU58841, and Castor Oil. Kevin uses Finasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and Alfatradiol, but is against Nizoral and microneedling, preferring Tretinoin for absorption.

      community September - december with fin + oral & topical min + ru58841.

       165 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841, despite initial shedding. They also transitioned from finasteride to dutasteride and addressed scalp issues with a folliculitis shampoo.

      community MY Hair Loss Treatment Summary

       9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about various hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and natural supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. It also covers methods to improve blood circulation, nourish hair follicles, and address underlying health issues like vitamin D deficiency and high cortisol levels.

      community What is everyone's stack and why?

       21 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are using various treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some also use additional methods like microneedling, vitamins, and oils, with mixed results and personal preferences influencing their choices.

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