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GlossaryAntiandrogen Therapy (ADT)

reduces or blocks male hormones to treat certain conditions

Antiandrogen Therapy, also known as androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), is a treatment that reduces the levels or blocks the effects of androgens (male hormones like testosterone) in the body. This therapy is commonly used to treat conditions like prostate cancer and androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness) by slowing the growth of cancer cells or reducing hair loss, respectively.

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community 4 1/2 months Min oral and topical, fin & dermarolling once a week for 3 months.

in Progress Pictures 421 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's progress with a hair loss treatment regimen consisting of minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling once a week over four months; other users have offered encouragement and advice.

community Can finasteride affect on your muscle and other things?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses using finasteride topically for hair loss and concerns about potential side effects like feminization and impact on muscle growth. One person shared their experience with finasteride, indicating it increased testosterone and did not prevent them from gaining muscle or strength.

community 5 months on finasteride, have i Even made any progress??

in Is this regrowth? 26 upvotes 4 months ago

A user is questioning their progress after 5 months on finasteride and considering alternatives like dutasteride and minoxidil. Replies suggest that finasteride primarily maintains hair, and combining it with minoxidil might help with regrowth.

community 1 year topical fin/min coupled with frontal HT

in Progress Pictures 192 upvotes 9 months ago

The user experienced significant hair improvement after one year using topical finasteride and minoxidil, combined with a hair transplant at the front. They switched from oral to topical finasteride due to side effects and are satisfied with the results, especially at the temples.

community Rate my dutasteride stock on 10

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 115 upvotes 1 year ago

Using Dutasteride as a hair loss treatment and its potential benefits, including availability in certain countries without a prescription and lower side effects than Minoxidil or RU58841.

community Finasteride/dut. causes NAFLD,IR,diabetes,kidney dysfunction is it correct.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 139 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss discussion mentions treatments like Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil. Users share experiences, side effects, and advice on using these treatments.

community Extreme regimen and still miniaturized hairs. AGA is just impossible to beat.

in Insane 31 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's extreme regimen for hair loss, which includes taking oral and topical medications such as minoxidil, dutasteride, cyproterone acetate and bicalutamide, but still experiencing miniaturization. Suggestions were made to try other treatments such as RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, while also considering mental health treatment and advice on lookmaxxing.

community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects

in Finasteride 80 upvotes 5 years ago

The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.

community I don’t even care about my hair I just like taking drugs

in Satire 1 year ago

A user's experimentation with various hair loss treatments, including medications and topical applications; as well as their desire to experience unusual sensations through the use of drugs.

community Am I taking out too much foam for a dose? Rogaine Minoxidil

in Minoxidil 1 year ago

This conversation discusses the topical application of Minoxidil, with various users providing advice on how to accurately measure a dose and keep it from melting too quickly. Others have shared their experiences using oral finasteride for hair loss treatments.

community 4+ Years on Dut: Update and AMA

in Update 113 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments, such as Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. Advice is given to give the medications time to work and to consider a Hair Transplant in order to fill any gaps caused by continuing hair loss.

community 4 Year Update (27M)(Fin+Min+Micro-needling)

in Progress Pictures 1777 upvotes 1 year ago

EDHARRINGTON's journey to regrow his hair using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and micro-needling treatments over 4 years, with others commenting their support and admiration for his results.

community I have been battling hair loss for 20 years, feel free to ask me anything

in Progress Pictures 152 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's 20 year journey with hair loss and the treatments they have used to manage it, including finasteride, minoxidil, a custom Strut Blend of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Biotin, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, Vitamin D, B Complex, Dim, Clomid, exercise, diet, laser helmet, Toppik dark brown, and topical Finasteride. The user also talks about their successful life, lack of desire for children and high sperm count due to Clomid.