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      community Finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease.

      in Research/Science  531 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hair loss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.

      community Minoxidil alternative with a week long half-life? Why isn’t it possible?

      in Satire 2 years ago
      This conversation discussed the potential for a hair loss treatment alternative to minoxidil, with many users debating the economic and health implications of such an option. Some suggested that finasteride could be used as an alternative, while others argued that this would ultimately not benefit pharmaceutical companies due to their reliance on planned obsolescence.

      community Began An Intensive Protocol but it's now all habit.

      in Hair Systems  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.

      community Are these all the anti androgen products?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation lists hair loss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, pyrilutamide, breezula, and fluridil, and suggests ketoconazole as another option. Some users warn against using certain treatments like cyproterone acetate, bicalutamide, and spironolactone due to their strong anti-androgen effects and potential impact on masculinity.

      community "but it will hurt my gains bro"

      in Satire  1300 upvotes 3 months 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 Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems

      in Update  97 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.

      community 18M 10 months on anti-androgens and oral min

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old male used anti-androgens and oral Minoxidil for 10 months to treat hair loss. He initially used 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 5 months, then switched to Dutasteride for 4.5 months and inconsistently used 5mg oral Minoxidil for 2 months due to availability issues.

      community Sublingual Minoxidil - Cure to Hairloss?

      in Minoxidil  583 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of sublingual minoxidil for hair loss treatment. It suggests that sublingual minoxidil, which bypasses the liver, may have fewer side effects, greater bioavailability, and could be more effective than oral minoxidil.

      community Six months of only Dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  157 upvotes 1 year ago
      User tried dermarolling for hair loss and shared progress pictures. Some suggest adding finasteride and minoxidil, while others debate effectiveness and frequency of dermarolling.

      community We need actual hair loss studies on Epristeride

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      Epristeride is a selective 5 alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor that may reduce scalp DHT similarly to finasteride, with potentially fewer side effects. It is suggested that combining epristeride with finasteride or dutasteride could enhance hair loss treatment effectiveness.

      community Oral min vs topical comparison

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is claimed to be more effective and easier to use than topical minoxidil, with a 100% response rate, but it may cause unwanted body hair growth and has potential heart-related side effects. Topical minoxidil is less effective for many due to enzyme limitations, can cause scalp issues, and is more challenging to apply, but it avoids systemic side effects.

      community I bought 72 packages of Dutasteride

      in Chat  113 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user traveled to Turkey to buy 72 packages of Dutasteride for a year-long supply and successfully brought them back home. They plan to use 2.5mg of Dutasteride daily along with RU58841 for hair loss.

      community Crown update 1 month - Oral min & Oral fin

      in Update  69 upvotes 5 months ago
      User is 1.5 months into using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth, along with dermarolling. They report good progress and seek advice on whether new hairs will thicken.

      community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

      community I wish I'd kept on treatment 4 years earlier...

      in Chat  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user regrets not continuing hair loss treatment with finasteride earlier and plans to restart it along with minoxidil. Another user suggests trying dutasteride and oral minoxidil as a more effective treatment.

      community Tretinoin Efficacy Alone for Hair Regrowth + DHT blocker

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tretinoin's effectiveness for hair regrowth alone is questioned, with interest in its use with oral minoxidil. The discussion also considers whether finasteride or dutasteride is the better DHT blocker and if switching to dutasteride is advisable for those without side effects from finasteride.

      community Can you beat this 104 year old man‘s hair count?

      in Styling  751 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 104 year old man's impressive head of hair and speculations about how he has been able to maintain it; treatments such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, 5-AR blockers, and other supplements are discussed.

      community Dermarolling is a bit sad innit?

      in Microneedling  232 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include dermarolling, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Some users find dermarolling sad, while others mention the complexity of biological systems and limited research funding for hair loss.

      community Oral minoxidil may not be as dangerous as what people say

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      The safety of using oral minoxidil to treat hair loss and thinning, with studies showing mild side effects at low doses. It was suggested that people should consult a doctor or dermatologist before taking any type of medication for hair loss.

      community BREEZULA COVID UPDATE: Filing for Special Protocol Assessment with FDA

      in Research/Science  61 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the progress of Clascoterone (Breezula) for hair loss treatment, noting that COVID-19 delayed female trials by three months but Phase III trials for males are proceeding with a Special Protocol Assessment filed with the FDA. Users express hope for Breezula as an alternative to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, despite concerns about its potential high cost.

      community *WOMEN* on Spironolactone - experiences?

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed: Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Spironolactone. Woman with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata shares experience using Spironolactone.