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      community Finasteride only 9 months update

      in Progress Pictures  474 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year old user's progress with only finasteride in treating their hair loss, and other users suggesting minoxidil and dermarolling as additional treatments.

      community The hardest hair protocol ever!

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hair loss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hair loss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.

      community Finasteride progress 0,5mg 1 year and 4 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  520 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has taken 0.5mg of finasteride daily for 1 year and 4 months, experiencing hair regrowth and thicker hair without significant side effects. They avoided minoxidil due to side effects and noticed improvements starting at 2-3 months, with significant results at 6-8 months.

      community Does finasteride/dutasteride reverse aging?

      in Chat  45 upvotes 2 months ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.

      community If you gentlemen are balding like myself, I encourage you to try shaving.

      in Shaved/buzzed  1599 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user encouraged others experiencing hair loss to try shaving their heads, sharing their own positive experience despite briefly using finasteride and natural methods. Responses were mixed, with some supporting the decision and others suggesting treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while many commented on the appearance changes.

      community My boy Saul Goodman was on Minoxidil tabs too

      in Satire  1895 upvotes 3 months ago
      Saul Goodman was humorously depicted using high doses of minoxidil, finasteride, and spironolactone for hair loss. The conversation jokes about the unrealistic dosages and their potential side effects.

      community To everyone who cant use FIN and doesnt want to use RU

      in Treatment  33 upvotes 4 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment, KX-826, is being discussed as a stronger and safer alternative to RU58841 and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some users skeptical about its effectiveness and others considering it as part of their regimen.

      community Embraced baldness. Time to leave this subreddit

      in Chat  876 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience of embracing baldness after years of trying treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. They found happiness and confidence by shaving their head, despite some social challenges, and encouraged others to focus on their attitude and seek therapy if needed.

      community How is there still no consensus on Topical Dutasteride in 2024?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  147 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation expresses frustration over the lack of clear evidence regarding the effectiveness and systemic impact of topical Dutasteride for hair loss treatment, despite years of discussion. People are criticized for not conducting proper research and for providing contradictory anecdotal claims.

      community HMI 115 Phase 2 - Leaked pics from Discord

      in Research/Science  366 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses HMI 115, a new hair loss treatment with promising results, showing a significant increase in hair density after two months. Some users are skeptical, while others are hopeful for its release and potential affordability.

      community Clascoterone study going on right now

      in Research/Science  355 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.

      community Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time

      in Research/Science  94 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hair growth and thickness.

      community Is this broscience? From More Plates, More Dates

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether finasteride's reduction of DHT and increase in scalp testosterone contribute to hair follicle miniaturization. Some participants argue testosterone does not cause miniaturization, while others suggest that even with reduced DHT, other androgens like testosterone may still contribute to hair loss.

      community Why use Finasteride instead of Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  39 upvotes 10 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 Is this true? Is long term taking fin harmful to the liver?

      in Chat  127 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).

      community Dutasteride 1 year regression. Depressing. (With pictures for proof)

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience of hair loss progression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hair loss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss.

      community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  194 upvotes 1 year ago
      A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.