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Finasteride may seem less effective over time due to increased DHT sensitivity or aging, but it still suppresses DHT. Switching to dutasteride offers stronger DHT suppression but may increase estrogen levels.

The potential health risks associated with long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride, with some responses pointing out the low quality of the journal that published the review article as well as highlighting other alternatives such as keto or minoxidil, and RU58841.

A user shared their hair transplant journey, showing progress from February 2021 to May/June 2024. They now use finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and Nizoral shampoo, and are happy with the results.

A person started using Minoxidil at 34 and had a hair transplant at 38, avoiding a straight hairline for a natural look and had 2200 grafts. They began taking Finasteride as a precaution, but Minoxidil did most of the work.

A user shared 3 months of progress using daily Dutasteride 0.5mg and Minoxidil 5mg, with Dutasteride mesotherapy every 4 months. They prefer not to use additional treatments for now.

The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

A 19-year-old shares his hair loss experience and treatment routine, which includes 1mg finasteride daily, 2mg oral minoxidil daily, ketoconazole shampoo every 2 days, and a healthy lifestyle. He notes that oral minoxidil is showing better results than topical minoxidil.

Most people using finasteride, minoxidil, or dutasteride for hair loss experience maintenance or regrowth, but they often don't discuss it publicly. Online forums may not accurately represent the typical success rates, as satisfied users rarely share their positive outcomes.

User shared 12-month hair growth progress using finasteride and dutasteride, with nizoral 3x per week. They experienced a finasteride shed but saw improvement after a year and offered advice for managing hair loss expectations.

A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.

A 21-year-old male shared his nearly 4-year experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and other products, with initial success followed by shedding. He now continues with finasteride and oral minoxidil, noting changes in hair texture and slight hairline recession.

The user has been using finasteride for five years and minoxidil foam for 1.5 years to combat hair loss, experiencing significant regrowth after an initial shedding phase with minoxidil. They shared progress pictures and discussed treatment experiences, including the addition of minoxidil to their regimen after noticing reduced efficacy with finasteride alone.

A 25-year-old male using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil for hair loss experienced stabilized scalp hair but began noticing beard shedding. Users suggest that Finasteride can slow beard growth, and some recommend using Minoxidil on the beard to counteract thinning.

User noticed thinning hair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hair loss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.

Tretinoin's effect on hair loss is debated; some say it improves minoxidil's effectiveness, while others claim it causes hair loss. Treatments discussed include tretinoin, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermarolling.

The need for people to provide pictures when making claims about hair re-growth treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841; and how these treatments can be beneficial to those with hair loss in terms of regaining a sense of control.

Father assists son with hair loss using Finasteride Propecia. Son's hair improves, considers adding Minoxidil or Dutasteride for better results.

Teenager with hair loss shares experience and encourages others to address their hair loss early. They use a stack of topical finasteride/minoxidil, derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo for treatment.

A user is trying fluridil/topilutamide for hair loss and experiencing side effects like pain in the testicles and genital discomfort. They previously had adverse effects with finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, and are considering other treatments like topical dutasteride and spironolactone for maintenance before a hair transplant.

The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss and experienced a significant reduction in hair shedding and an improvement in hair quality with only mild side effects. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride, which caused side effects, and are now combining pyrilutamide with minoxidil and tretinoin.

A user shared their positive experience with Laq herbal shampoo and Sevich Batana oil for hair loss due to PCOS and an unbalanced diet. They noticed significant improvement after three weeks of using these products.

The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and experienced minimal side effects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived side effects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that side effects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.

A user is experiencing significant hair loss and stress, seeking advice on treatments. They are using Pura d'or shampoo and conditioner, biotin, and considering other options but are hesitant about treatments like Minoxidil due to the need for continuous use.

A user started using RU58841 for hair loss and experienced anxiety and physical discomfort. Other users suggested avoiding the treatment due to similar side effects and recommended alternative treatments like pyri.

A user tried topical melatonin for hair loss and experienced significantly reduced shedding, similar to when they used finasteride, but stopped finasteride due to side effects. They applied liquid melatonin from a dropper and noticed a decrease in hair fall within two days.

User wants to try Eucapil for hair loss but experienced side effects from finasteride. Seeks feedback on Eucapil's potential side effects.

User tried oral and topical finasteride for hair loss but experienced headaches and concentration issues. They ask for advice on whether to continue or try other treatments like alfatradiol, fluridil, or pyrilutamide.

A user is excited to start using Pyriltamide for hair loss after experiencing side effects from topical finasteride. Other users discuss the potential and skepticism of Pyriltamide compared to older treatments like finasteride and RU58841.

The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but experienced worsening temple recession. They suspect they might be more sensitive to testosterone and are considering trying RU58841 or CB 03 01 as additional treatments.

User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.