The conversation discusses the potential connection between baldness, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride.
The effects of finasteride and dutasteride on beard growth, whether minoxidil would help with facial hairloss caused by DHT blockers, and anecdotal evidence from users who have experienced either decreased or increased facial hair density while using these treatments.
Hairloss treatments Finasteride and Dutasteride are discussed, with emphasis on their safety and effectiveness. Users share frustration about fear-mongering and side effect discussions, suggesting trust in scientific studies and FDA approval.
Slow_Class_4465's progress using finasteride and minoxidil to address hairloss, which has resulted in drastic improvement. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatments, including possible side effects.
Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.
Increased coffee intake might be linked to hair shedding, but the cause is unclear. The user is on finasteride and has increased water intake, possibly affecting electrolyte balance.
After one year on finasteride, a user reports positive hair regrowth and minimal side effects, encouraging others to try the treatment despite potential risks. Other users share varied experiences with finasteride, some seeing improvements and others still waiting for results.
Some individuals taking finasteride for hairloss report increased libido and frequent masturbation, with no immediate hair regrowth but darker hair appearance. A dermatologist explains that finasteride may raise testosterone levels temporarily, which could lead to increased sex drive in some people.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and dermarolling for hair regrowth but is hesitant to start finasteride due to potential side effects. Many suggest adding finasteride for better results in addressing DHT-related hairloss.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of topical azelaic acid in blocking DHT for hairloss treatment. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user's experience with oral minoxidil, which resulted in under-eye wrinkles; other users sharing their experiences and advice regarding hairloss treatments such as topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and collagen supplementation.
Discouragement regarding Pyrilutamide, a drug in development for hairloss, and the potential side effects of Finasteride. People discussed anecdotal experiences with Pyrilutamide as well as suggestions to wait out Phase 3 trials before making any conclusions.
A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hairloss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.
User experienced 100% testosterone increase after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hairloss. Some users discuss potential side effects and reasons for the increase.
User Kylo313 used dutasteride for 20 years and had two daughters, questioning if dutasteride affects the likelihood of having male vs female children. Replies mostly request hairline photos and discuss anecdotal experiences, with some suggesting correlation doesn't imply causation and that gender determination isn't affected by dutasteride.
Hope Medicine's announcement of the HMI-115 Phase II clinical trial for androgenetic alopecia in China; other related trials have been conducted or are ongoing in different countries, including Australia, US, and Europe. There is speculation that the product may be accepted across borders without additional testing.
Finasteride increased libido for some users, with effects normalizing after a few weeks to months. Other treatments mentioned include Dutasteride and Minoxidil.
Minoxidil users discuss skin-care routines to counteract side effects like dark circles and dull skin. Recommendations include vitamin C, potassium, collagen, retinol, nizoral shampoo, and emu oil.
Using dutasteride or finasteride can increase free testosterone, which may convert to estradiol, potentially causing side effects like increased estrogen levels. Individual responses vary, and some users report changes in cholesterol, hair texture, and side effects like gyno or increased sex drive.
User has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since May, previously used a spray version since January. They are seeing vellus hairs and have added weekly microneedling to their routine.
User took 1mg oral finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice a day for 6 months, showing hair growth progress. Others discussed dosage and shared positive feedback on results.
The user added melatonin to their 5% minoxidil solution for hair growth, using a concentration of 0.0033%, which equates to roughly 2mg for a 60ml bottle. They later reported no significant difference and planned to continue the treatment for a few more months before potentially stopping to observe any changes in shedding.
The conversation discusses using very low dose topical finasteride to achieve specific serum DHT reduction percentages. It concludes that finasteride dosage increases linearly between 5-30% DHT reduction but requires exponential increases for reductions up to 70%.
A user reported significant hair improvement using oral minoxidil, Rogaine 5%, and spironolactone but experienced worsening PMS. They seek advice on managing the PMS symptoms.
User is concerned about starting minoxidil due to potential effects on collagen production and skin aging. They have been using finasteride for almost 2 months.
A doctor advised against using finasteride or dutasteride during pregnancy. The user continues with oral and topical minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, Nizoral, and pyrilutamide.