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      community 1 Year on Finasteride - Here's what I think

      in Finasteride  86 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared their experience after one year on Finasteride, noting both positive effects on hair retention and minor side effects like reduced libido and high blood pressure. They also emphasized the importance of quitting porn to improve sexual health and mentioned using Viagra to boost confidence.

      community Similar 5ar inhibitors to fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 years ago
      Natural vitamins like pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and ecklonia cava are discussed for their potential to lower DHT levels. They may work similarly to finasteride but are significantly weaker.

      community Why are there no FDA approved NSAA's yet?

      in Research/Science 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses why there are no FDA-approved NSAAs like RU58841 on the market, despite their potential superiority to 5AR inhibitors like finasteride. It explores the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.

      community What's the deal with Zinc and DHT?

      in Chat  47 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses the conflicting information about Zinc's effect on DHT and its role in hair loss. It mentions that Zinc can act as a 5AR inhibitor at high doses but may increase DHT if taken to correct a deficiency, and highlights the importance of nutritional balance for hair health.

      community Growth stimulants worth a damn besides minox?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experiences side effects from minoxidil and is considering alternatives like stemoxydine and adenosine for hair regrowth and density, but finds options like caffeine and various oils unreliable. They are also using a 5AR inhibitor (finasteride).

      community My DHT-blocking protocol, I'm exited!

       6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil extract, EGCG (green tea) extract, grape seed oil extract, rosemary oil extract, and Zix. The user plans to use these DHT-blockers and 5AR inhibitors for six months and report the results.

      community Do these two supplements inhibit 5alpha-reductase?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      Pumpkin Seed Oil and Perilla Oil (with alpha-lipoic acid, linoleic acid, and oleic acid) are discussed as potential 5alpha-reductase inhibitors. The conversation focuses on their effectiveness for hair loss treatment.

      community Fin bad responder? My experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user experienced side effects from ecklonia cava similar to those reported with finasteride, including depression, brain fog, anxiety, and testicular pain. Despite these issues, the user is still considering using topical finasteride in the future.

      community 5% capixyl 3%redensyl+procapil

      in Product  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss serum mix containing 5% capixyl, 3% redensyl, and procapil. The user is asking for recommendations or opinions on the effectiveness of this product.

      community Is this regrowth. Semi natural approach.

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen that includes scalp massage, derma rolling, saw palmetto, rosemary, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, and various supplements like vitamins C and D, multivitamins, biotin, collagen, and fish oil. The user is asking if the treatment has led to hair regrowth.

      community What makes breezula different than formula 82f?

      in Question  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      Breezula (clascoterone) and Formula 82F (topical finasteride) are treatments for hair loss that block DHT differently; Breezula competes with DHT at the hormone receptor site without systemic effects, while 82F inhibits the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. Breezula may work for those who don't respond to finasteride and vice versa.

      community Topical finasteride might be a lie

      in Research/Science 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses doubts about the effectiveness of topical finasteride for hair loss, suggesting that DHT could be produced elsewhere in the body and affect the scalp. It proposes that androgen receptor antagonists like spironolactone and clascoterone might be more effective as they could prevent this potential bypass mechanism.

      community minoxidil only to maintain hair?

      in Minoxidil 1 year ago
      Minoxidil alone may not stop hair loss. Finasteride is recommended for androgenic alopecia, as minoxidil doesn't prevent DHT from miniaturizing hair follicles.

      community For people with overly oily hair, does topical finasteride/dutasteride/antiandrogens (like RU or Pyrilutamide) reduce sebum overproduction?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether topical finasteride, dutasteride, or antiandrogens like RU58841 can reduce sebum overproduction as an early indicator of their effectiveness in treating hair loss. It suggests that while hair growth may take months to observe, a decrease in oiliness could be a quicker sign of a product's action.

      community Began An Intensive Protocol but it's now all habit.

      in Hair Systems  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.