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      community What ever happened to pyrilutamide?

      in Technology  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide, a potentially effective hair loss treatment; other topical treatments like RU58841 and CB-03-01 that may have fewer side effects than Pyrilutamide; and the Phase 3 clinical trials of Pyrilutamide, which is likely to be approved by the FDA soon.

      community Breezula CB-03-01

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about a potential new hair loss treatment called Breezula CB-03-01. Users are discussing updates on its development and sharing personal experiences with making or using it.

      community Minoxidil Sulfate makes everyone a responder

      in Research/Science  256 upvotes 1 month ago
      Minoxidil sulfate is more effective than regular minoxidil, especially for those with low sulfotransferase levels or scalp sensitivity, but it is unstable unless delivered in a liposomal format. Combining minoxidil with tretinoin can enhance effectiveness, and stopping minoxidil use can lead to rapid hair loss.

      community Ru58841 for a female w male pattern baldness

      in General  166 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is considering using RU58841 for female pattern baldness and is also planning to use Minoxidil. They are hesitant to ask their doctor for spironolactone due to its cosmetic nature and are experiencing significant hair loss possibly due to stress and hormonal issues.

      community Dermastamp only with carrier/essential oil blend

      in Microneedling  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is documenting their natural approach to treating a receding hairline using a dermastamp, essential oils (rosemary oil at 3% dilution with pumpkin seed oil), a multivitamin with vitamin D, and daily collagen shakes. They acknowledge the common recommendations of minoxidil and finasteride but prefer to test natural methods and share their results.

      community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"

      in Research/Science  105 upvotes 3 years ago
      Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.

      community 3 months progress 7/4 - 10/1

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  69 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user reported improved hair thickness after using 1mg daily of finasteride, minoxidil foam twice daily, vitamin D, and biotin shampoo, and later reduced the finasteride dose to 0.5mg. They plan to provide another update at the 6-month mark.

      community 3 years of 1 mg of Finasteride daily

      in Progress Pictures  867 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user who was able to regrow hair loss with 1mg of finasteride daily over 3 years, the effectiveness of finasteride for different races, and potential side effects associated with taking finasteride.

      community One year results on Big 3 + Dermaroll (32y/o NW7)

      in Treatment  215 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user who experienced significant hair regrowth over the course of one year by following a regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, dermarolling, biotin vitamins, vitamin D3 and collagen peptides. The post includes before/after photos and details on the brands used.

      community Do we have to be junkies? That's funny

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, cialis, and metformin to protect hair and health. Some users caution against self-prescribing these drugs due to potential risks and complications.

      community One and a half year on meds (fin/dut, minox)

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride to prevent hair loss, despite not showing significant balding. Many commenters believe the treatment is excessive, while some support early prevention.

      community Switched from finasteride to dutasteride - 2 month update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, but experienced increased libido, itchy scalp, and accelerated hair loss. Another user suggested that genetic variations might cause dutasteride to be less effective and recommended checking for specific genetic markers.

      community Hair Loss Results After 8 Months of Dutasteride

      in Progress Pictures  234 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced increased hair density after 8 months of using dutasteride and 6 months of oral minoxidil. Some users joked about side effects, while others discussed the effectiveness of various treatments like finasteride and rosemary oil.

      community Yes, most models are absolutely on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1107 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hair loss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.

      community Dutasteride causing us to have… girl babies?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      User Kylo313 used dutasteride for 20 years and had two daughters, questioning if dutasteride affects the likelihood of having male vs female children. Replies mostly request hairline photos and discuss anecdotal experiences, with some suggesting correlation doesn't imply causation and that gender determination isn't affected by dutasteride.

      community Thoughts on Finasteride and Sexual Side Effects

      in Finasteride  51 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user discusses starting finasteride for hair loss despite concerns about potential sexual side effects, emphasizing the psychological factors involved. Other users share mixed experiences, with some reporting no side effects and others experiencing issues.

      community 6 month update - 3200 FUE grafts, oral fin/min, keto shampoo, biotin

      in Progress Pictures  301 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 6-month hair loss treatment progress, which included 3200 FUE grafts, oral finasteride and minoxidil, keto shampoo, and biotin. The user also mentioned micro needling their temples for further growth and plans to observe the effects of finasteride and minoxidil over the next 6-12 months.

      community 3yr Fin/Dut/Niz NW3+ —> NW1.5 Pictures with Writeup

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user improved their hair loss from NW3+ to NW1.5 over three years using a regimen of dutasteride, finasteride, Nizoral, biotin, and collagen. They experienced some side effects and adjusted dosages over time, and noted additional benefits like better skin and muscle gain.

      community I talked to urologist about Finasteride and just wanted to share what he said

      in Finasteride  230 upvotes 7 years ago
      The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.