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      community Targeted Follicular Finasteride Delivery: A Low-Systemic Strategy

       15 upvotes 5 months ago
      A peptide-based delivery system for finasteride shows promise in reducing systemic side effects while maintaining hair growth effectiveness. Combining this with other treatments like minoxidil and RU58841 could enhance results with lower systemic absorption.

      community Finasteride users: have DIM supplements worked for you?

       4 upvotes 1 week ago
      A user started finasteride and is experiencing fatigue and nipple tenderness. They are considering DIM supplements to manage elevated estrogen levels, and another user suggests these side effects may resolve in a month.

      community 4 month later after FUE and fin

       51 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A user had 4000 hair grafts in Denmark and started taking 0.5mg finasteride daily, reporting good progress after four months. The procedure cost 55,000 DKK (7,400 euros) and the user is pleased with the results, especially in the temples and crown areas.

      community Roughly 3 years Finateride monotherapy. 25M

      in Progress Pictures  79 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride since October 2022 to combat diffuse thinning and hairline recession, experiencing initial shedding but later stabilization. He plans to add oral minoxidil to improve hair density and is open to trying dutasteride if necessary, with minimal side effects reported.

      community How to transition from Fin to DUT?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user switched from oral finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and dutasteride, seeing improvements in hair growth. Most users suggest continuing with dutasteride and possibly phasing out finasteride, as dutasteride is a stronger DHT blocker.

      community DUPA - 20 YO - Non responder to everything

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old user experienced worsening hair loss despite using various treatments including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Other users suggested additional treatments like JAK inhibitors, RU58841, and lifestyle changes, but the user remains skeptical and frustrated.

      community Transition protocols from fin to dut

      in Chat  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      Transitioning from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss, with suggestions to either slowly transition or frontload dutasteride. The user is also using minoxidil, nizoral, needling, and LLLT.

      community Hydrophobic Finasteride. Why don’t we have it?

       6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of creating a hydrophobic version of finasteride to reduce systemic side effects while maintaining scalp health. It compares this idea to fluridil, which is designed to be hydrophobic and has less systemic absorption.

      community 2 years on fin - switching to dut and treating SD

       44 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user plans to switch from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and is treating seborrheic dermatitis with Nizoral and Stanhome Balance shampoos. They are considering trying Vichy Psolution shampoo and Ciclopirox, and are dealing with challenges due to Vietnam's humidity.

      community Any positive responses for Diffuse Thinner with Retrograde using Fin/Min/Dut

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      People with diffuse thinning and retrograde hair loss are discussing treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some reporting improvements and others experiencing issues like scalp inflammation and increased sebum. Suggestions include addressing scalp inflammation, considering gut health, and possibly using topical antiandrogens or micro-needling.

      community 2200 grafts 4 days out from procedure

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a 2200 graft FUE hair transplant at DiStefano Hair Restoration in Worcester, MA, praising Dr. Heinis and his staff for their care. The user is also using oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, and vitamins D and B.

      community Discussion for long term fin or dut/min

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Baby hairs can mature with long-term DHT reduction, and Minoxidil can aid this process. Dutasteride mesotherapy is effective and preferable to oral pills, as it directly targets tissues.

      community Anyone gone from fin -> dut -> fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back to finasteride, with mixed results on hair loss and side effects like oily skin and acne. Some users experienced regrowth with oral minoxidil, while others noted differences in effectiveness and side effects between the two medications.

      community My hair was much better on fin than dut

       10 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user found better results with finasteride compared to dutasteride, as dutasteride worsened their hair condition. They are considering switching back to finasteride despite concerns about triggering hair shedding.

      community DHT is making fun of you, let's not suffer!

       17 upvotes 11 months ago
      DHT negatively affects scalp hair while promoting body hair growth, causing frustration due to the lack of permanent solutions for baldness. Users discuss treatments like finasteride and potential future solutions like CRISPR technology.

      community Fin + Min & Derma stamp for 1 year. Don't really notice much difference?

       91 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma stamp for a year with minimal noticeable hair regrowth, but others suggest there is slight improvement and recommend continuing the treatment. Some users suggest switching to dutasteride or adjusting the derma stamp technique for better results.

      community 18M Diffuse thinning with 7ng/mL Vit D. Is it just the deficiency or is 0.5mg Fin mandatory?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      An 18-year-old with diffuse hair thinning is considering switching from a topical Minoxidil 10% + Finasteride 0.1% solution to Minoxidil 5% foam and oral Finasteride 0.5mg, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and potential scalp inflammation. Users suggest using Nizoral shampoo for inflammation, considering dutasteride for better results, and maintaining vitamin D levels to protect hair follicles from DHT.

      community My (30 M) blood test results after being on fin/dut for 3 years

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 30-year-old male has been on finasteride/dutasteride for 3 years, with stable but still receding hairline, and blood tests showing high total testosterone but normal DHT and free testosterone levels. Despite challenges in gaining muscle, he maintains a good physique with a consistent lifting routine and recently improved results with creatine.

      community Just started FIN + MIN After a year with hairsystem and a fckd up SMP

       7 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user shared their hair loss journey, trying various methods like a hair system and scalp micropigmentation, and recently started using finasteride and minoxidil with supplements like biotin, zinc, and ketoconazole shampoo. Another user mentioned starting dutasteride and minoxidil with biotin and zinc.

      community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.

      community Starting an experiment to test DHT levels with Fin and Creatine.

       144 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experimented with finasteride to reduce hair loss and plans to test if creatine affects DHT levels while on finasteride. Initial results showed low DHT levels, indicating finasteride's effectiveness, with further tests planned for creatine's impact.