Effective treatments for hair loss include finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil. Starting treatment early is important, and users discuss different brands, forms, and side effects.
RU58841 is discussed as a potential treatment for acne and hair loss, with users debating its effectiveness and safety compared to other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Concerns about RU58841's side effects and lack of clinical trials are raised, while some users share their personal experiences and routines involving RU58841 for hair loss.
A 44-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from topical to 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg daily finasteride, with no side effects. He noticed hair thickening after two months and credits the oral form's effectiveness.
Dutasteride's half-life varies with dosage, and lower doses can be effective with fewer side effects compared to finasteride. Some users report different side effects with dutasteride and finasteride, and extreme dosages of dutasteride are unnecessary and potentially harmful.
An 18-year-old experienced severe side effects, including heart palpitations and high blood pressure, after using RU58841 once, leading to a referral to cardiology for suspected left ventricular hypertrophy. The user regrets using RU58841 and seeks advice on recovery, while others suggest preexisting conditions or genetic predispositions may be factors.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause hair shedding, with mixed results; some see improvement, others see worsening. Using both treatments together initially may help reduce shedding.
Exercise has minimal impact on hair loss, with weight lifting slightly increasing DHT and cardio potentially decreasing it. Finasteride and dutasteride are effective treatments for managing hair loss, even for those who exercise regularly.
A bodybuilder's hair transplant appears unnatural with a straight hairline and low density, possibly worsened by not using finasteride. The Turkish clinic is criticized for poor design, and the transplant may have been free for promotion.
RU58841 is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, with comparisons to finasteride. There is interest in leaked trial data, but no official clinical validation or approval for RU58841.
RU58841 caused severe side effects like heart palpitations and shortness of breath, leading the user to stop using it. Minoxidil and finasteride were effective without side effects, while RU58841's safety and effectiveness remain uncertain.
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hair growth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over seven months using a combination of oral dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, vitamin D, biotin, zinc, and iron. They plan to continue treatments to prepare for a potential hair transplant.
Using 0.1% Alfatradiol and 1% Pyrilutamide stopped hair loss, reducing shedding from over 150 hairs a day to less than 10, with no side effects. The user also uses Minoxidil and microneedling, applying the treatments twice daily.
The user has been using oral minoxidil and dutasteride since September 1, 2024, and added 5% topical minoxidil and a dermaroller in October, noticing regrowth, especially with the addition of topical minoxidil. They plan to consider finasteride for further improvement and have experienced some increased body hair growth from the oral minoxidil.
Finasteride may cause elevated liver enzymes, potentially leading to liver issues, though this is rare. Users should monitor liver function and consider topical alternatives if liver sensitivity occurs.
Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.
The user experienced hair regrowth and stopped hair loss using a natural DHT blocker and later finasteride, despite initial side effects. They plan to add topical minoxidil to address remaining thin spots.
Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.
Dutasteride and oral minoxidil improved the user's hair thickness, darkness, and curliness, making them look more attractive and younger. The user takes 0.5mg of dutasteride and 2.5mg of minoxidil daily.
Stopping minoxidil causes significant hair loss, as continued use is necessary for maintaining gains. Combining minoxidil with finasteride may help maintain hair, but both treatments are typically lifelong commitments.
The user achieved significant hair regrowth using topical 5% minoxidil and oral 1mg finasteride daily, especially around the temples. They experienced minimal side effects, with initial difficulty maintaining erections that resolved after a few weeks.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments like topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and essential oils. Oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride are seen as more effective, though some prefer topicals to avoid side effects.
OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and side effects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.
A user experienced shedding after 7 months on Fin/Min spray despite good results and no change in treatment. Other users noted similar experiences and mentioned that shedding periods can be normal.
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 facial aging after using minoxidil for hair loss, despite a good skincare routine and healthy lifestyle. They plan to switch to dutasteride and possibly stop minoxidil.
Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.
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.