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      community How are people getting DUT so easily?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride is hard to get in Europe due to prescription rules, leading some to consider online pharmacies or travel. Users discuss alternatives like private doctors and compare it to finasteride, expressing concerns about side effects and effectiveness.

      community Discussion on Finasteride and life.

      in Chat  166 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride can aid hair regrowth but may cause side effects like depression and sexual dysfunction. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, highlighting varied responses and the importance of informed treatment choices.

      community "but it will hurt my gains bro"

      in Satire  1309 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride, and their effects on hair and muscle gains. Users debate effectiveness and side effects, mixing scientific approaches with jokes.

      community 21M, Dermatologist prescribed only Minoxidil

       7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage androgenetic alopecia and prescribed only minoxidil 5% and ketoconazole shampoo by a dermatologist, who advised against finasteride for now. The user is skeptical about starting minoxidil due to concerns about increased hair loss.

      community Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids

       11 upvotes 3 years ago
      Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.

      community deeper understanding of microneedling

       16 upvotes 3 years ago
      Microneedling can enhance hair growth by increasing drug absorption and activating stem cells, with different needle depths serving distinct purposes. Users report success with microneedling, often in combination with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, and emphasize waiting periods for topical application to avoid side effects.

      community My experience with Harmony Clinic in Cancun, MX

       39 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user had a positive experience with affordable FUE hair transplants at Harmony Clinic in Cancun, Mexico, noting professionalism and good results despite minor issues. The clinic advised against using Minoxidil and Finasteride, and the user was satisfied with the initial results, planning to update progress at 12 months post-op.

      community Topical Dutasteride (Switching from Oral) Proven results

       23 upvotes 5 years ago
      Switching from oral to topical dutasteride may reduce side effects like anxiety and depression while maintaining hair health. Combining it with minoxidil, Nizoral, and dermarolling could be effective for hair preservation.

      community Why does this industry still revolve around 5-AR inhibitors?

       40 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments still rely heavily on minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, with little innovation. Future treatments like stem cell therapy and RNA technology show promise but are not yet available.

      community I just don’t understand this

       121 upvotes 6 years ago
      Finasteride is discussed for hair loss treatment, with opinions divided on its safety and effectiveness. Some consider natural remedies, but these may also affect hormones.

      community Question on lifestyle changes when on treatment

       3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about using topical finasteride for hair loss and concerns about its application, side effects, and practicality. Users suggest switching to oral finasteride for convenience, despite potential side effects.

      community Modifiability of the aging process

       17 upvotes 3 months ago
      Hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 being used to manage it. Despite healthy lifestyles, hair loss can still occur, highlighting the complex relationship between genetics, health, and aging.

      community Regimen proposal (incl. dut meso) (event industry)

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user in their early 20s is concerned about minor hair thinning and is considering a hair loss regimen involving PRP sessions, mesotherapy with dutasteride injections, and low-dose finasteride. They dislike minoxidil due to its greasiness and prefer a routine that is easy to maintain.

      community Alternatives/unorthodox hairloss protocols to the big three

      in Chat  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses alternative and unorthodox hair loss treatments, including RU58841, nandrolone, and dianabol, as well as theoretical approaches involving high doses of estrogen and selective estrogen receptor modulators. These methods are considered extreme and potentially harmful but are explored for those unable to tolerate traditional 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.

      community ABS-201 Trial - What should I know going in

      in Research/Science  28 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about a user preparing to join the ABS-201 clinical trial for hair loss treatment, which involves a prolactin inhibitor. The user plans to update others on their progress if enrolled.

      community Current Treatment Protocol I'm following

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a combination of topical and oral treatments containing Finasteride and Minoxidil, along with supplements like Biotin, Saw Palmetto, and vitamins, to combat hair loss. They are also incorporating lifestyle changes such as a whole foods diet, exercise, and improved sleep to support their regimen.

      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

       7 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community 1year progress, just need honest response from you

      in Is this regrowth?  57 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is considering changing their hair loss treatment from topical minoxidil and oral finasteride to oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride, with suggestions to add microneedling and possibly red light therapy. They are also exploring the addition of a caffeine and adenosine mix to their regimen.

      community Trial for TDM-105795 update from research office

       16 upvotes 2 years ago
      The trial for TDM-105795 has been completed, and it was in phase 2A. The discussion seeks input on the next phases, 2B or 3, based on safety and efficacy.

      community I am going to reduce finasteride to half the dose (0.5 mg) and I have several questions

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 34-year-old man plans to reduce his finasteride dose from 1 mg to 0.5 mg due to negative side effects like hormonal imbalances and seeks advice on managing these effects and potential alternatives. Suggestions include considering dutasteride as an alternative and noting that a new equilibrium with a reduced dose may take about two weeks.

      community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?

       9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.

      community Bryan Johnson and his Hair routine, what's the point?

      in Hair Systems  24 upvotes 5 months ago
      Dutasteride and high-dose Minoxidil are the primary treatments maintaining hair, with additional supplements and therapies like red light offering minimal extra benefit. The discussion criticizes promoting expensive hair care products when basic medications are doing most of the work.