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      community New stack I started this year has ruined my hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      Switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and dutasteride worsened hair condition, leading to frustration and heart issues, prompting a return to topical treatments and the addition of tretinoin. Patience and consistency are advised, as these treatments can take years to show results, and abrupt changes may cause shedding.

      community Wimpole Clinic 1850 grafts (23yo) Dr Malkani

      in Progress Pictures  123 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Wimpole Clinic, performed by Dr. Malkani, and discussed using finasteride at a reduced dose due to side effects. They also mentioned avoiding minoxidil due to heart pain and taking supplements like biotin, marine collagen, viviscal, and krill oil.

      community Can I cut back on my Minoxidil dose?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      OP is experiencing severe side effects from daily Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and Biotin use and is considering reducing Minoxidil to once or twice a week. A response advised seeing a doctor due to heart-related issues.

      community One year later, fin won't work for everyone

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's experience with finasteride not improving their hair loss and considering dutasteride as a last resort. Some users believe the user's hair appears stabilized, while others suggest surgery or patience, and one mentions heart issues as a reason for not using minoxidil.

      community Has anyone experimented with Finnestride 1mg/daily and Dutastride topically?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user on finasteride for hair loss is considering topical dutasteride to further reduce scalp DHT and is using various other topicals as substitutes for minoxidil due to concerns about the safety of their cats and potential heart side effects from oral minoxidil. They are exploring whether a once-weekly application of topical dutasteride would be effective.

      community My experience with Pyrilutamide

      in Update  3 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced a slight decrease in hair shedding and scalp itch, and reduced sebum production using Pyrilutamide, but stopped due to chest pain, breathing difficulties, and heart issues. They felt normal a week after discontinuing and doubted FDA approval for the drug.

      community Update: Chest discomfort from RU58841

      in Update  34 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced severe chest pains and shortness of breath after using RU58841 for hair loss and was advised by a doctor that blocking androgens can weaken the heart. They decided to continue with finasteride, minoxidil, and a hair transplant instead.

      community important questions about RU58841

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for hair loss and is considering adding RU58841. They ask about RU58841's effectiveness, potential heart side effects, duration of action, dosage increase over time, transitioning to GT20029, and where to find the liquid form.

      community Dependency on Minoxidil - what to do?

      in Transgender  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The individual is using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat androgenetic alopecia with good results but is considering stopping due to concerns about long-term effects on the heart and potential hair dependency on the medication. They are also contemplating the impact of hair loss on gender dysphoria and considering the use of wigs as an alternative.

      community 15months hair regrowth results

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user saw hair regrowth after inconsistently using treatments like microneedling, peppermint and rosemary oils, ketoconazole shampoo, zinc pyrithione shampoo, and scalp massages, but stopped minoxidil due to heart palpitations. They plan to start a consistent treatment with a minoxidil and finasteride topical solution and will share results in six months.

      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 10 month update transplant 2300 grafts & 7 1/2 months min/fin topical

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a 10-month update on their hair loss treatment, including a hair transplant of 2300 grafts and 7.5 months of using a topical minoxidil/finasteride solution and ketoconazole shampoo. They expressed regret for not starting the medications sooner and reported side effects like heart palpitations, which improved after cutting out caffeine.

      community Tropoelastin injections + verteporfin?

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The use of tropoelastin injections and verteporfin for hair transplant recipients to help regrow donor area hairs, as well as research done on tropoelastin injections restoring elastin in scarred heart tissue and skin. There are discussions about why it is taking so long to get cosmetic mass produced tropoelastin injectables on the market.

      community Fuck it. Everyone’s doing this shit and I live for giving people hope they didn’t have yesterday. Minoxidil + Finasteride for one year. (September 16,2021 – September 21, 2022). And I will keep going until I die. 🔥🔥🚀🚀 let me know what you think .

      in Treatment 2 years ago
      This user has experienced hair loss, and treated it with a combination of finasteride and minoxidil for one year. They have reported slight heart palpitations and headaches, which diminished after the third month of treatment.

      community Dutasteride + oral min progress

      in Progress Pictures  532 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 20-year-old used finasteride for 5 months, then switched to dutasteride for 7 months, and added oral minoxidil for 2.5 months, finding the combination of dutasteride and oral minoxidil most effective. The user experienced significant hair improvement and confidence boost, with no blood tests but an ECG to monitor heart health.

      community An *insane* RU58841 success story

      in Progress Pictures  91 upvotes 3 months ago
      RU58841, oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo led to significant hair regrowth, though some suspect a hair transplant. Concerns about RU58841's side effects, like anxiety and heart issues, were discussed.

      community 7 months progress. fin 1.25 mg, oral min 2.5 mg, keto shampoo, micro-needling once per month. M/32

      in Progress Pictures  82 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared a 7-month hair loss treatment progress using finasteride 1.25 mg, oral minoxidil 2.5 mg, ketoconazole shampoo, and monthly micro-needling, noting denser hair and improved quality but no significant regrowth. They experienced mild testicular discomfort and heart palpitations, considering switching to topical minoxidil to avoid side effects.

      community Have to share with you guys. I’m 41. Can’t believe this is actually working. I was bald as hell 1 year ago. I have a ways to go still. Pics of all products included. Most purchased on Amazon

      in Progress Pictures  1315 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth using a combination of derma stamping, Retinol, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU58841, with no side effects. Others discussed their varied experiences with these treatments, including concerns about potential side effects like heart issues and sexual dysfunction.

      community Nearing 3 Year Hair Journey 2021-2023

      in Progress Pictures  113 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their nearly 3-year hair loss treatment journey, starting with minoxidil, then adding finasteride, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling, later incorporating oral minoxidil and RU58841, and recently switching to dutasteride. They are considering replacing RU58841 with pyrilutamide and are aware of the potential side effects of oral minoxidil on heart health.

      community Has anybody tried this product from Hims? Does it work?

      in Product  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses a product from Hims that combines finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin in one pill for hair loss. Users share mixed opinions, with one praising its effectiveness, while another warns against potential heart-related side effects of oral minoxidil, suggesting topical solutions instead.

      community I'm 20 y.o. and losing hairs. Could you help me somehow?

      in Chat  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has tried Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, dermarolling, Biotin, Selenium, Zinc, and a shampoo with various ingredients but is still losing hair. They had side effects from topical finasteride and are considering RU58841 but are concerned about past heart issues.

      community Pyrilutamide and RU alternatives?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Pyrilutamide is officially available for purchase, and users suggest Fluridil as an alternative topical anti-androgen. Some users report positive results with pyrilutamide from Koshine.

      community who else just can't seem to take finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including anxiety and libido issues, and is currently using topical minoxidil and microneedling. They are considering trying dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.

      community Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms and potential side effects. Discussion includes comparisons to Fluridil and questions about nanoparticle specificity and siRNA stability.