community Hey guys I’m in desperate need for opinions from long term finasteride users
Whether taking finasteride and dutasteride can cause penile shrinkage, with long-term users providing their personal experiences.
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330-360 / 562 resultscommunity Clascoterone (Winlevi) Update for Canada
Clascoterone cream was submitted for review to Health Canada in August 2022, with hopes of approval within 3-6 months. It may potentially enhance finasteride's effects for hair loss treatment.
community Starting Pyrilutamide BID. First dose was yesterday. Diffuse thinning. I will put my full regimen below.
A user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.
community Dutasteride Users – How is your Sex life?
The effects of taking Dutasteride on sex life and other people's experiences with it, as well as advice from a medical professional.
community Do not use oral dutasteride from Strut Health.
The ineffectiveness of Strut Health's dutasteride capsules, which are filled with raw powder instead of liquid and don't contain any buffering agents that would allow for absorption into the bloodstream. It is suggested to use other brands of liquid-filled dutasteride capsules for better results.
community 6+ months on topical Fin/Min/RU
The user has seen positive results after over six months using 0.05% topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 50mg/ml RU58841, weekly needling, and twice-weekly ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. They express gratitude for the support from an online community and are open to questions about their treatment.
community dht becoming active since the scalp is tight en cause inflammation
User discusses tight scalp causing hair loss and suggests treatments like scalp massages, PRP, saw palmetto, and eucapil. They share their experience with saw palmetto and eucapil and consider adding PRP and scalp massages for better results.
community I got ripped off by a hair clinic last year and feel so dumb
A user's experience with an expensive hair loss clinic that failed to produce the desired results, and advice from other users on treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community Is this hierarchy of topical anti androgens accurate?
User on fin, minox, and ketoconazole seeks to add another topical anti-androgen. Hierarchy of effectiveness: 1. RU55841, 2. Fluridil - Eucapil, 3. CB-03-01 - Breezula, 4. Ketoconazole; alfatradiol suggested as addition.
community Hair loss continues after 1mg fin daily
The user has been using finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil once daily, and various oils but continues to experience hair loss. They are considering whether to increase the finasteride dosage or maintain the current regimen until a hair transplant.
community What are you thinks about new treatment methods and development in hair lose ? such as; Breezula
The conversation discusses new hair loss treatments, mentioning Breezula and a promising treatment called pyrilutamide.
community Why am I so scared to start fin?
User is scared to start finasteride for hair loss due to potential side effects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.
community Possible explaination for Finasteride Reflex Hyperandrogenicity
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but experienced worsening temple recession. They suspect they might be more sensitive to testosterone and are considering trying RU58841 or CB 03 01 as additional treatments.
community 32, Southeast Asian, 1 y 3 m Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Microneedling – Former hair system user. Quick description of routine in comments.
A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing with hair loss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and biotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.
community Homemade Topical Finasteride Formula?
User wants to make homemade topical finasteride to minimize side effects and asks about using glycerin, stirring time, storage, and alternative solvents. Another user's comment is unclear.
community topical spironolactone as alternative to RU to reduce scalp testosterone in men
User tried topical fin, dut, min, tret, hydrocortisone, microneedling, nizoral, collagen, propidren supplements, and laser helmet for hair loss with slow progress. They ask if topical spironolactone is a safer, effective alternative to RU for suppressing testosterone and treating hair loss in men.
community One year after my hair transplant! 3633 FUE grafts
User shares one-year hair transplant results with 3633 FUE grafts. Responses discuss improved appearance, hairline looking pluggy, and doctor's location in Ottawa, Canada.
community Finasteride ruined my hair, and my life (so far)
The user suspects finasteride worsened their hair loss despite no abnormal shedding and reduced hair fall initially. They are considering various options, including switching brands, trying topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, or waiting for new treatments.
community 29M, 5.5 months of: 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling once a week and 20mg RU58841. No notable sides. I feel much better, and happy to have started treatment just in time. I just wish I started sooner! The dandruffy gunk you see is definitely propylene glycol from minoxidil :')
User shared 5.5-month progress using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling weekly, and 20mg RU58841, with positive results and no side effects. Others discussed their experiences, dosage adjustments, and the importance of age in treatment efficacy.
community Where does time go? Turning 30 soon and been on treatment for 8 years.
User started fin/min/niz at 23, switched to Dut at 24, and has been on treatments for 7 years. Despite occasional doubts, hair improved and user advises sticking with treatments.
community Tip for anyone who is worried about minoxidil messing up their skin
Use retin-a cream and maintain a good skincare routine to counteract skin issues caused by topical minoxidil. Taking sublingual minoxidil can also be beneficial.
community DUT 3 times a week is the holy grail sweet spot, better than FIN every day.
User "logart89" claims DUT 3 times a week is better than daily FIN for hair loss. Their routine includes DUT, topical DUT, stemoxydine and alfatradiol mix, 5% minoxidil with tretinoin, and weekly derma stamping.
community According to one study, topical spironolactone is more effective than topical finasteride for both men women.
Topical spironolactone is more effective than topical finasteride for treating hair loss in both men and women. Oral spironolactone can affect testosterone, but the topical form doesn't impact the endocrine system.
community Progress since may 27, 2021. HairCAFE routine, DUT 3 times a week, topical minoxidil/tretinoin at night, topical stemoxydine and alfatradiol 50/50 mix with tretinoin in the morning.
User started DUT 3 times a week, topical minoxidil/tretinoin at night, and topical stemoxydine/alfatradiol mix with tretinoin in the morning for hair loss. They experienced significant progress and no side effects, crediting a YouTuber for encouragement.
community Salicylic Acid shampoo while on minoxidil. Is it okay?
Minoxidil users can safely use salicylic acid shampoo to manage scalp pimples and dandruff. Nizoral is also recommended for hair gain and treating scalp pimples.
community Male Pattern Baldness Routine
An 18-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness is using probiotics, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, soy isoflavones, biotin, fish oil, quercetin, a multivitamin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies suggest these methods are ineffective and recommend finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma roller.
community 4 months using finasteride | minoxidil | ketoconazole | dermaroller (update)
User "mo_movic" shared 4-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and dermaroller for hair loss. Others congratulated and discussed their own experiences, with "mo_movic" reducing finasteride dose and using ketoconazole twice a week.
community Study: minoxidil alone is just as effective as minox+tretinoin+azelaic acid
Minoxidil alone is just as effective as when combined with tretinoin and azelaic acid for hair loss. People adding tretinoin and azelaic acid to minoxidil may not see the expected benefits.
community Topical Dutasteride Options
The user is using a topical dutasteride/minoxidil/tretinoin gel for hair thinning and has had a positive experience with no side effects. They also mention considering another product, Formula82D, after having decent results with Formula82F.
community Does anyone have the removed Breezula phase II 12 month baseline comparison results?
The conversation discusses the removal of Breezula phase II 12-month results by Cassiopea and the search for the original data. Concerns were raised about potential negative long-term effects on hair growth, such as androgen receptor upregulation.