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      community Huberman tweet about finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  278 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride, including Post Finasteride Syndrome, with varied personal experiences and differing views on the credibility of information sources. Some participants also discuss using minoxidil as a hair loss treatment.

      community Does anyone here use everything except Fin

      in Minoxidil  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil (Min) and Finasteride (Fin). The original poster is considering using Min and other treatments but is hesitant about Fin, while the responses vary, with some advocating for early use of Fin and others warning about potential side effects.

      community 3 months min 5 % hairline is progressing

      in Progress Pictures  97 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the user's hair loss treatment involving daily use of 5% minoxidil, rosemary oil 2-3 times a week, derma-rolling twice a week, and daily vitamin D. A reply suggests the user to start using finasteride before hair falls out.

      community [Serious] Experience with grey-market KX-826 (Pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced reduced hair loss using grey-market KX-826 alongside Minoxidil foam, achieving better results with Minoxidil liquid but restricted to foam due to an allergy. Initial side effects included shortness of breath, racing heart, and dizziness, which subsided after the first week.

      community Insane dutasteride shed 4 months after switching.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  115 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically switching from finasteride to dutasteride. The user experienced significant hair shedding after the switch, with others suggesting patience, noting similar experiences, or questioning the user's decision and medical consultation.

      community Are there ever going to be any oral DHT blocking treatments in the future?

      in Product  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The discussion revolves around the need for future oral DHT blockers for hair loss treatment that don't have the side effects of current options like Finasteride and Dutasteride. One user suggests that the future of hair loss treatment will likely be topical anti-androgens, as they can target hair follicles without affecting the entire system.

      community Medications that cause extra hair growth

      in Research/Science  123 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

      community Warning: Danish Nordic Hair Growth is scam!

      in Product  86 upvotes 1 year ago
      A Danish citizen warns against NordicHairGrowth.com, claiming it falsely advertises products for treating androgenic alopecia. The company's ingredients and claims are disputed, including a non-existent patented ingredient RP-24, and a non-verifiable clinical trial.

      community Finasteride 0.25mg 2 Month Progress 20y Male

      in Progress Pictures  305 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male's significant hair growth after two months of using 0.25mg Finasteride. The discussion includes varying opinions on the effectiveness and side effects of the treatment, with some users planning to try or adjust their Finasteride dosage.

      community Why is it barely impossible to find balding South Korean men

      in Research/Science  251 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the rarity of baldness among South Korean men. Users suggest this could be due to early treatment, high beauty standards, accessibility of healthcare, and genetics. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are commonly used, and hair transplants are also popular.

      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 CAUTION: My Experience with RU58841

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced concerning side effects like throat irritation, shortness of breath, chest pain, and testicle pain after using RU58841 for hair loss, despite also using finasteride and minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences, with one advising to stop using RU58841 due to similar side effects, while another reported significant hair loss reduction without side effects.

      community Brutal ongoing Shed after 15 months on fin

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      User is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.

      community 6 month update of 1 mg fin only

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a 6-month hair loss progress update using 1 mg finasteride, plans to start minoxidil and RU58841 due to severe shedding, and seeks advice. Others suggest maintaining treatment, switching to different medications, and considering more aggressive treatments due to strong genetic predisposition to baldness.

      community Clinic charging $640 for treatment

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is asking if a clinic charging $640 for 12 months of hair loss treatment, including their own minoxidil and checkup sessions, is reasonable. They are considering buying minoxidil online instead.

      community Almost 1 year on 1mg fin a day

      in Progress Pictures  400 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "Prudent_Poet_6230" shared progress pictures of their hair regrowth after using finasteride for almost a year. They experienced minimal side effects, with some dryness on their face.

      community Ru58841 stops seb derm ( the itching)?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is discussed as a treatment that stops scalp itching when used with finasteride or dutasteride. The user is considering trying RU58841 due to persistent itching despite using the "big 3" treatments.

      community 3 months hair transformation: From finasteride to dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling.

      in Progress Pictures  71 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hair shedding while taking finasteride for 2 years, but after switching to dutasteride, using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling, their hair has become thicker and hair loss has completely stopped. They also mentioned having no side effects from dutasteride.

      community Rant: Rejected request for fin YET AGAIN, guess DIY is my only option ๐Ÿ™ƒ

      in Female  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman has been struggling with hair loss for over 12 years and is frustrated with doctors refusing to prescribe finasteride due to potential birth defects and unproven breast cancer risk. She's considering self-treatment or permanent birth control, after being offered only minoxidil, PRP therapy, and weaker natural supplements like Saw Palmetto.

      community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

      in Research/Science  82 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.