January 2019 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu”
Current treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms include α1-blockers, 5ARIs, PDE5 inhibitors, anticholinergic agents, and β3-adrenergic receptor agonists.
The user experienced hair loss improvement after 3.5 months using a regimen of finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and a daily hair/skin/nails vitamin. They noted their hair became thicker, darker, and grew faster with no side effects, unlike their previous unsuccessful attempt with finasteride alone.
The conversation discusses switching from finasteride to dutasteride after many years to improve hair regrowth, with mixed experiences reported. One user has also used minoxidil and is hesitant to try RU58841 due to concerns about side effects and safety.
User discusses two medications for stopping hair loss: Fin (finasteride) and Dut (dutasteride). Mixed experiences and side effects are shared, with some users seeing positive results.
How actor Ashton Kutcher used Dutasteride (Avodart) to treat his hair loss at age 25, but stopped taking it due to potential side effects when he wanted to have kids; and the discussion of various treatments for hair loss such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
Woman uses antiandrogens for hair thinning prevention, experiences severe dry eye with finasteride. Asks if dutasteride could be better despite potential for worse dry eye.