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      community Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset

      in Update  153 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.

      community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.

      community Well here I am 3-4 years later.

      in Update  56 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.

      community 60-day progress with Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  880 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared a 60-day progress update on hair regrowth using only 5% Minoxidil foam once daily. Others suggested adding finasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss and maintain long-term results.

      community My dad 61y/o healed from full bald to full head of hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  175 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user's 61-year-old father regained a full head of hair after four years on dutasteride for his prostate and five months of weight loss and exercise. The user decided to switch from finasteride to dutasteride and continue exercising, inspired by his father's results.

      community Update: 4 Month progress on Fin/Min plus dermaroller

      in Progress Pictures  559 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared a 4-month update on their hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, a dermaroller, ketoconazole shampoo, multivitamins, and biotin, and received positive reactions and inquiries from others. They also mentioned lifestyle changes such as quitting creatine, alcohol, and smoking, which may have contributed to their success.

      community It’s getting worse. (4 months)

      in Update  203 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with users suggesting the use of finasteride daily, considering minoxidil for aggressive hair loss, and discussing the normalcy of shedding during treatment. Some users recommend adding Nizoral shampoo and switching to dutasteride for better results.

      community Hair Loss Drugs Ranked in Order of Efficacy

      in Research/Science  67 upvotes 11 months ago
      Dutasteride is likely the most effective treatment for male pattern baldness, followed by finasteride and minoxidil in various forms and dosages. Users discuss personal experiences, dosages, and potential side effects, with some considering combining treatments for better results.

      community 18M 10 months on anti-androgens and oral min

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 11 months ago
      An 18-year-old male used anti-androgens and oral Minoxidil for 10 months to treat hair loss. He initially used 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 5 months, then switched to Dutasteride for 4.5 months and inconsistently used 5mg oral Minoxidil for 2 months due to availability issues.

      community Hair came back in 3 months at 39y/o.

      in Progress Pictures  421 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, caffeine, biotin, and RU58841, along with weekly dermarolling. However, others advised against the user's plan to switch to rosemary oil and microneedling only, emphasizing the importance of continuing the current treatment to maintain the results.

      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 11 months on 5mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  971 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased body hair.

      community Study shows further evidence that finasteride and dutasteride take 12-18 months or more to show significant results. Do NOT give up early

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  247 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride in treating hair loss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer side effects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.

      community Long term results are real: 11 years on fin. then dut. + min. then oral min. - first pic at 18 with massive miniaturization and the others last night at 29

      in Progress Pictures  762 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, who has been using finasteride for 11 years and then switched to dutasteride and minoxidil, has experienced minimal side effects and significant hair regrowth. They also mention that side effects are rare and often related to other factors such as poor diet and low testosterone levels.

      community cosmeRNA finally now it's pyrilutamide turn

      in Chat  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include cosmeRNA, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and pyrilutamide. Users debate effectiveness, side effects, and upcoming treatments, with some expressing skepticism and others optimism.

      community Does CosmeRNA target the root cause of MPB?

      in Chat 1 year ago
      . CumsOnYourFeet69 has been discussing a new treatment called CosmeRNA which claims to target the root cause of male pattern baldness, and is considering using it in conjunction with Minoxidil instead of Finasteride due to possible side effects. Replies have highlighted that the efficacy of this treatment is still unknown, but it could be used as an effective maintenance option if successful.

      community Blood DHT Levels – before and after creatine

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      The impact of creatine on DHT levels, and whether it could cause accelerated male pattern baldness (MPB). The user taking a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor found that their DHT levels actually reduced despite taking creatine for nine weeks. Replies suggested looking into testosterone levels as well and debating the safety of creatine use in relation to MPB.

      community When are we getting a cure to hair loss?

      in Chat 1 year ago
      Potential treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and various upcoming pharmaceuticals, gene editing and cloning. It is suggested that a cure, if found, would be highly profitable due to the large number of people affected by hair loss globally.

      community What ever happened to pyrilutamide?

      in Technology  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide, a potentially effective hair loss treatment; other topical treatments like RU58841 and CB-03-01 that may have fewer side effects than Pyrilutamide; and the Phase 3 clinical trials of Pyrilutamide, which is likely to be approved by the FDA soon.

      community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”

      in Chat  46 upvotes 1 year ago
      How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.

      community Topical minoxidil 3 months results

      in Progress Pictures  624 upvotes 1 year ago
      This conversation is about a user named "mr_mime125" who experienced results from using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (5%) solution 1.5 ml twice a day for the first two months followed by just minoxidil (5%) 1 ml once a day in the last month, resulting in a drastic improvement to their hairline. Other users discussed their progress while asking questions and offering encouragement.

      community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.

      in Progress Pictures  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.