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A 34-year-old woman is experiencing diffuse hair loss and irregular periods, possibly due to long-term spironolactone use. She is considering minoxidil and finasteride for treatment and seeking medical advice for androgenic alopecia and hormonal imbalances.

User is on vacation in Greece and wants to buy tretinoin or isotretinoin to improve Minoxidil absorption. They are considering isotretinoin since it is available over-the-counter in Greece but requires a prescription back home.

The user lost ground on oral finasteride and plans to switch to topical finasteride/minoxidil and microneedling. They are curious if topical treatments are more effective than oral ones.

The user has been using 5mg oral Minoxidil daily and started with 1mg Finasteride daily, but reduced the dose due to side effects and is considering trying RU58841. They are concerned about thinning hair despite some temple recovery and are seeking advice on maximizing progress.

The conversation discusses topical androgen receptor blockers for hair loss, mentioning Clascoterone, Pyrilutamide, GT20029, and RU58841. Ketoconazole's effectiveness and application methods are also debated.

A user is concerned about hair loss and has been using finasteride since May 2022, recently adding dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether to continue both medications, switch to only dutasteride, or add RU58841, and are unsure if their hair quality issues are due to medication, stress, or other factors.

The conversation is about transitioning from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss, with concerns about potential shedding during the switch. The original poster is currently using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil.

Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, was observed to reduce scalp oiliness in users. Anti-androgens like Finasteride are known to decrease the activity of oil-producing glands.

The user reported high estradiol levels after one month of using finasteride for hair loss. They discussed potential side effects and adjustments to their treatment plan.

The user reports significant hair density improvement after 8.5 months of using finasteride, with no side effects except for initially watery semen. They also mention increased sex drive, which they attribute to finasteride, and regret not starting the treatment earlier due to fear of side effects.

A user solved their 15-year scalp inflammation and related hair loss using Selenium Sulfide shampoo (Selsun Blue), noticing improvement after the first use and resolution after three uses. Others found relief with Ketoconazole shampoo, which also helps with hair loss.

The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.

A 24-year-old started using topical Minoxidil at 19 and recently added finasteride and dermapen to combat worsening hair recession. They seek information on finasteride's effects on hair loss and its impact on gym performance.

The conversation is about seeking updates on new hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning scube3 and GT20029, with one person mentioning HMI_115 as showing promising results.

The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).

A man in his 40s treating his slow balding with a daily regimen of 2.5% spironolactone topical solution and Piroctone Olamine Shampoo. Despite initial hair shedding, he experienced no side effects and plans to continue the treatment for at least a year.

A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss and depression is planning to start finasteride treatment and is asking for others' experiences. Another user responds positively, stating that finasteride has helped alleviate their depression caused by hair loss.

The post discusses a 21-month treatment of hair loss using Finasteride, a 13-month treatment with Minoxidil, and a 2-month treatment with Stemoxydine. Replies suggest enhancing results by adding a micro needling pen and tretinoin to the regimen, and consider Finasteride and Minoxidil as crucial treatments.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

A user discusses starting nandrolone replacement therapy to stop hair loss and improve hair health, noting its benefits over finasteride. They report halted hair loss, improved skin, increased muscle, and a calm mood after three weeks.

User maintained hair with finasteride for 6 months, then switched to dutasteride for 7 months, using DHT blocking shampoo, keto 2% shampoo, and microneedling. Significant hair growth observed, especially on right temple.

The effectiveness of microneedling as a hair loss treatment, with evidence from studies and anecdotal accounts from other users. It is suggested that combining microneedling with minoxidil or finasteride may be more effective than using microneedling alone, although some people have had success using only microneedling.

A potential new hair loss treatment, HMI-115, and the possibility of discontinuing finasteride in favor of it. The conversation also includes discussion about other benefits of using finasteride.

A 27-year-old man's experience with taking Finasteride to treat hair loss and the positive side effects he has experienced, such as improved skin. The user also shared their journey of how they were scared away from taking Finasteride due to fear of possible side effects before eventually deciding to take it.

The potential hair regrowth benefits of ASC-J9, a synthetic modified version of curcumin that is said to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride. Reports from users suggest good thickening and temple regrowth with topical use at 0.025% concentration.

People are discussing how to apply tretinoin to the scalp for hair loss treatment and managing scalp dryness. Specific treatments mentioned include tretinoin, minoxidil (Min), finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 (RU).

Treatments for hair loss, including using finasteride and minoxidil regularly, together with keto shampoo and dermapen; the user's progress since starting treatment five months ago; and discussion of potential side effects.

A 22-year-old male is using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and Microneedling to treat hair loss and is wondering if he can regrow hair at his temples. Commenters suggest that he should continue the treatment as it takes time, with full results expected in 2-2.5 years.

A user experienced a burning, itchy scalp and hair thinning despite trying finasteride, steroid cream, antihistamines, various shampoos, and supplements. They seek advice on relieving the itch, hoping it will improve hair health.

A user who was able to get dutasteride for free with their insurance, and another user mentioning that finasteride is only covered if it is used for medical reasons.