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      community Why use Finasteride instead of Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  39 upvotes 9 months ago
      People are discussing why some choose finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss, noting that while dutasteride is more effective, it's also more expensive, less researched, and potentially has more side effects. Some users shared personal experiences with side effects from both drugs, and others mentioned that finasteride is FDA approved for hair loss, while dutasteride is not, except in Japan.

      community Reminder how little the average person knows about hair loss

      in Satire  642 upvotes 1 year ago
      How little the average person knows about hair loss and how it can be an unfairly stigmatized issue, even by people with little knowledge of it themselves. Some specific treatments that were discussed include finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyritinol, dermarolling, and diet/lifestyle changes.

      community The Upcoming Big 3 in Future..

      in Research/Science  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed: GT 20029, Pyrilutamide, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride. Some believe Dutasteride will replace Finasteride.

      community Can someone explain the Dutasteride hysteria in this community?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  58 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the double standard in the hair loss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.

      community Bad experience at Dermatologist

      in Update  43 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.

      community Kintor develop GT20026 Anti-Androgen receptor drug with NO SIDES

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a new topical drug for hair loss and acne without notable side effects, which has been accepted for investigational use in China. Some users express skepticism about the legitimacy of the company and the potential for other drugs like RU58841 to be developed due to patent expiration and lack of profitability.

      community 18-year progress pics. Fin only.

      in Progress Pictures  419 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 18 years to manage hair loss and is considering starting minoxidil and possibly a hair transplant. Despite some regrowth, they are exploring additional treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to continued hair thinning.

      community Started oral minoxidil today

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user started taking oral minoxidil using Rogaine, despite concerns from others about its safety and proper use. They plan to update on their progress.

      community Why is everyone not directly advised Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  167 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride is less commonly prescribed for hair loss because it is not FDA-approved for this purpose, unlike finasteride, which is more accessible and preferred due to fewer side effects. Dutasteride may be more effective in reducing DHT but has a longer half-life and potentially more significant side effects.

      community F the big 3, it's just big me!

      in Satire  670 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with users mentioning dutasteride (Dut) as effective and wishing for more accessible dosages. They also debate the components of the "big 3" treatments, which now include Dut, RU58841, and oral minoxidil, with finasteride and minoxidil being consistently mentioned.

      community Stemoxydine on its own - anyone tried?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      User experienced bad reaction to minoxidil and asks if anyone tried stemoxydine alone for hair loss. They consider trying stemoxydine with low dose topical finasteride after testing stemoxydine on a small area.

      community Why are there no FDA approved NSAA's yet?

      in Research/Science 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses why there are no FDA-approved NSAAs like RU58841 on the market, despite their potential superiority to 5AR inhibitors like finasteride. It explores the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.

      community Why are more people not using RU58841

      in Product  14 upvotes 7 months ago
      People are not using RU58841 for hair loss because it's not FDA approved, lacks long-term safety data, and is difficult to obtain and verify. They prefer FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.

      community Dr. Gabel Doesn't Use Verteporfin

      in Transplants  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      Dr. Gabel doesn't use Verteporfin because it's not FDA approved. The user is getting FUT and wants to minimize scarring and maximize hair regrowth.

      community Verteporfin (Visudyne) group buy 🌷

      in Treatment  28 upvotes 2 years ago
      User seeks participants for Verteporfin group buy. Verteporfin, FDA approved, may regenerate hair follicles and sweat glands through heavy microneedling.

      community Clascoterone (Winlevi) now approved in Canada

      in Product  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the approval of Clascoterone (Winlevi) in Canada for hair loss treatment. One user expressed skepticism about its effectiveness due to low concentration.

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

      in Research/Science  65 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 Silicon Valley backed company aims to cure hair loss

      in Technology  51 upvotes 2 years ago
      A Silicon Valley-backed company aims to cure hair loss. Exciting advancements include mRNA therapies, gene editing, hair cloning, AR degraders, anti-androgens, cell-based rejuvenation, and AI-based drug discovery, with hopes for FDA approval of GT20029 within 10 years.