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      community Insomnia and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.

      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.
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      community Comparing the effect of T suppression and DHT suppression

      in Transgender  89 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss in transgender women, particularly in relation to testosterone suppression. The original poster has been using dutasteride and is considering stopping it due to undetectable testosterone levels.

      community Age 18 vs Age 25, the importance of starting early

      in Progress Pictures  882 upvotes 1 month ago
      An 18-year-old began using Finasteride and Topical Minoxidil for hair loss, later switching to Oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride by age 25. The conversation emphasizes early treatment, potential side effects, and differing opinions on medication effectiveness.

      community who else just can't seem to take finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including anxiety and libido issues, and is currently using topical minoxidil and microneedling. They are considering trying dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.

      community Do we have anything in the pipeline that is used as a replacement for minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  15 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on alternatives to Minoxidil, such as Bimatoprost and Latanoprost, and the use of Finasteride, Dutasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. The user plans to add Latanoprost to their regimen, which already includes oral and topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.

      community Why does finasteride stop working?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride may seem less effective over time due to increased DHT sensitivity or aging, but it still suppresses DHT. Switching to dutasteride offers stronger DHT suppression but may increase estrogen levels.

      community Is the Ru58841 hype justified?

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 3 months ago
      RU58841 is debated for hair regrowth, with some users reporting no benefits and potential side effects, while others claim success when combined with dutasteride. Many suggest safer, well-researched treatments like finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss management.

      community DUPA - 20 YO - Non responder to everything

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old user experienced worsening hair loss despite using various treatments including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Other users suggested additional treatments like JAK inhibitors, RU58841, and lifestyle changes, but the user remains skeptical and frustrated.
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      community Koshinemall is official site, confirmed

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user confirmed that koshinemall.com is the official site for buying Pyrilutamide after contacting Kintor directly. They expressed initial skepticism due to the website's quality and phone number requirement.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 5 months ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Oral or topical finasteride? .

      in Chat  12 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is deciding between oral and topical finasteride for hair loss, noting oral finasteride's ease of use but broader effects. Another user simply recommends oral finasteride.

      community Rosemary out here changing lives for the better

      in Treatment  90 upvotes 7 months ago
      Rosemary oil is being used as an addition to minoxidil and finasteride for hair health, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some users report positive results, while others see no benefit or experience adverse effects.

      community Microneedling only with rosemary

      in Microneedling 7 months ago
      A user asked if microneedling, massages, and essential oils can prevent further hair loss in the crown area without using drugs. The response indicated that without a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, hair loss will likely continue.

      community high bloodpressure and crown thinning in early 20s

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user with kidney disease and high blood pressure experienced hair thinning, especially around the vertex. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil but are considering whether to resume blood pressure medication despite managing symptoms with diet and exercise.

      community A hill on which I will die: The DHT itch absolutely exists

      in Research/Science  210 upvotes 8 months ago
      The DHT itch is linked to hair loss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.

      community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

      in Research/Science  235 upvotes 10 months ago
      Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

      community Will my liver get destroyed long term on this stack ??

      in Chat  15 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user is considering a long-term hair loss treatment stack including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and oral Minoxidil, and is concerned about potential liver damage. Some responses suggest the stack is excessive, while others believe it's not harmful to the liver, but recommend regular blood work to monitor health.

      community 4 months progress / dut 0.5mg + topical min

      in Progress Pictures  108 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone's 4-month hair regrowth progress using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil. Another person is inspired and is using 5mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil topically twice daily, hoping for similar results.

      community 60-day progress with Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  873 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a 60-day progress update on hair regrowth using only 5% Minoxidil foam once daily. Others suggested adding finasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss and maintain long-term results.