What's your current hair loss stack and how is it holding up?
    12/4/2020

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Fluridil →

    a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg once daily 2 years
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 2-3ml once daily 2 years
    💧 Fluridil (topical) once daily
    💧 Nizoral (topical) 1% once a week
    the tone is 😀 positive with maintained hair with minor crown thinning results.

    Other terms

    Users discuss their hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Fluridil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Nizoral shampoo. They share experiences and results, noting improvements in hair thickness and hairline strength.
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      community Possibilities without Fin/Dut ?

       5 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experiences severe side effects from finasteride and dutasteride, including low libido and anxiety, and is currently using oral minoxidil despite shortness of breath. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss, having tried pyrilutamide, fluridil, and RU58841 with no success, and are considering future treatments or a hair transplant.

      community Has anyone tried Exosomes? How did it go?

       1 upvotes 6 months ago
      Exosomes are not effective for long-term hair regrowth, with users reporting temporary improvements or no noticeable change. Effective treatments include Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841, with other options like CB-03-01 and Fluridil offering limited benefits.

      community Eucapil/fluridil - have you heard of it? What’s your opinion?

       3 upvotes 2 years ago
      Eucapil/fluridil is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with questions about its effectiveness and why it isn't a primary treatment. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also mentioned as treatments.

      community 2.5mg dut safety/price/synergy w/topical fin

       3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the safety and cost of 2.5mg Dutasteride, and the potential for increased DHT reduction by combining Dutasteride with topical Finasteride. The original poster is currently using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 1.25mg oral Minoxidil, and a topical treatment, and is considering increasing the dosage to maximize results while avoiding less known treatments like RU58841.

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