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      community What happens if you combine dutasteride and a aromataze inhibitor?

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Combining dutasteride and an aromatase inhibitor may increase testosterone levels significantly, potentially enhancing athletic performance but also posing health risks like elevated blood pressure and worsened cholesterol. The user is experimenting with dutasteride, anastrozole, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo to manage hair loss and estradiol levels, while monitoring side effects and hormone levels.

      community Guys, we finally have an alternative to finasteride

      in Research/Science  263 upvotes 1 year ago
      A combination of pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and alfatradiol is proposed as an effective alternative to finasteride for treating mild to moderate hair loss, claiming to stabilize hair loss and improve thickness without finasteride's side effects. Some users are skeptical about the effectiveness and approval of these treatments, while others are interested in trying them due to finasteride's side effects.

      community Oral fin 1mg, oral min 2.5 mg - 18 months

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 27-year-old male shared progress on hair density improvement after 18 months of using oral finasteride (1mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) daily, with no side effects reported. He also reduced alcohol consumption and improved overall health, noticing results around 8 months in.

      community Chlorine dioxide: An effective product?

       5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Chlorine dioxide was discussed as a potential hair growth treatment, with a method involving spraying it on the scalp and covering it with a cap. Concerns were raised about its safety, comparing it to bleach.

      community Important thing i discovered that makes ru58841 very effective

       87 upvotes 7 months ago
      RU58841 is more effective when mixed with isopropyl alcohol instead of minoxidil, as water in minoxidil degrades RU58841. Applying RU58841 separately from minoxidil, with an hour gap, enhances hair growth results.

      community Is 0.1%w/v topical fin overkill if taking oral 0.5mg fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether using 0.1% topical finasteride alongside 0.5 mg oral finasteride is excessive, with suggestions to choose either oral or topical treatment. The user also uses 5% minoxidil and mentions concerns about alcohol-based solutions due to seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Starting 5mg oral min after being on 2.5mg since February

       3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is increasing their oral minoxidil dosage from 2.5mg to 5mg after using 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil foam for over three years without desired results. They have also been microneedling and using tretinoin cream, recently increasing the tretinoin dosage to 0.1%.

      community RU58841 Users: How chemically unstable is RU58841 in practice?

      in Technology  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using RU58841 mixed with topical minoxidil for hair loss, noting its chemical instability and storage challenges. A user shares their experience using RU58841 with ethanol and propylene glycol, mentioning no significant results yet.

      community 31m July 2024 to March 2026. Oral fin(1mg) and min(2.5mg)

      in Progress Pictures  200 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 31-year-old man shared his hair growth progress from July 2024 to March 2026 using oral finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (2.5mg), with no significant side effects. He is considering switching treatments but is advised to continue with the current regimen due to its effectiveness.

      community Topical fin/minox is working

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user experienced good results with a topical blend of finasteride and minoxidil, along with dermarolling, after stopping oral finasteride due to side effects. However, they faced significant shedding when transitioning from oral to topical treatment.

      community 2 Years of 2.5mg Finasteride Daily

       509 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience using 2.5mg of finasteride daily for two years, noting significant hair regrowth and no erectile dysfunction issues. They plan to add minoxidil soon, despite some users suggesting that a lower dose of finasteride might be equally effective with fewer side effects.

      community anyone tried 2% minoxidil?

       3 upvotes 7 years ago
      OP plans to use 2.5% minoxidil due to scalp issues with 5% and asks about success with 2% minoxidil. Another user suggests using minoxidil foam and shares a method to apply it more easily.

      community Aminexil - does anyone us this?

       5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Aminexil is similar to Minoxidil but less effective and not widely used, with some users reporting minor regrowth. It is not FDA-approved and has been removed from some products, though some people still use it, often in combination with Minoxidil.

      community 4C hair journey minoxidil and finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss and started using minoxidil (5%) and finasteride (0.5 mg daily) with inconsistent application but still saw noticeable improvements by the end of January. They use the liquid form of minoxidil.

      community ~3 Mo on oral 0.5 dut + 2.5minox

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user started taking oral 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily since July 9. After about three months, they report positive progress in hair regrowth, with others agreeing it looks good.

      community 21M 2.5 min 1 fin oral , 2.5 years

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 21-year-old male has been using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride for 2.5 years to address hair loss, with no side effects but experiencing mild shedding. Users suggest considering dutasteride and increasing minoxidil dosage for better results.

      community Side effects of topical azelaic acid?

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Azelaic acid is considered a strong DHT inhibitor with no reported sexual side effects, making it a potential alternative for those who cannot use finasteride. It can be used with minoxidil, but may cause skin irritation.

      community RU58841 vs. KX-826 vs. CB-03-01

       16 upvotes 3 months ago
      RU58841 shows the strongest results despite weaker binding affinity, while KX-826 and CB-03-01 are more expensive and have minimal side effects. RU58841 is considered effective but has potential health risks if ingested; users report positive outcomes with RU58841 and finasteride.

      community 3 months with .5 dut and 5mg minox (both oral)

       28 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared progress pictures after using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil for three months, showing improved temple hair. Others discussed their own experiences with similar treatments and dosage adjustments.