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The conversation discusses the pros and cons of dutasteride for male pattern baldness, with a focus on its long half-life. The user, a physician, also mentions that switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause temporary hair loss until dutasteride reaches effective levels or accelerates the hair cycle.

A 21-year-old male is happy with his hair regrowth after 6.5+ months using Minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. He noticed improvement in hair texture after about 5.5 months and takes finasteride orally every other day due to side effects from daily use.

A user is considering using RU58841 to treat hair loss and asks if it can be effective for 4-5 years. Some suggest starting with a lower concentration and debate the safety of RU58841 compared to approved drugs like finasteride.

The user has been using a topical treatment combining finasteride, minoxidil, and caffeine for 9 months without noticing any changes and is inquiring about blood tests to check for finasteride resistance. They had their DHT levels checked, which were 54 ng/dl, and are planning to share progress pictures soon.

The conversation is about the lack of discussion on Low-level laser light therapy (LLLT) laser caps for hair loss. One user questions their effectiveness, and another asserts they don't work.

The user shared their positive hair regrowth experience using saw palmetto tablets, 5% minoxidil spray, and a Derma Pen. The conversation debates the effectiveness of saw palmetto versus finasteride, with some advocating for natural treatments and others emphasizing the proven results of finasteride and minoxidil, often in combination with microneedling.

Adding RU58841 to Dutasteride treatment helped reduce hair shedding significantly for several users. Some reported no change with RU58841, while others experienced a dramatic decrease in shedding and increased hair density.

The conversation is about the safety of using a dermastamp at 0.25mm depth twice a day when applying Minoxidil. The user seeks confirmation on whether this practice is safe despite mixed opinions.

A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

The conversation is about a 37-year-old's three-year hair loss treatment with Minoxidil and Finasteride, and one week on RU58841. The user is seeking further improvement, which they describe as "greed."

The user has been using 1mg of Finasteride daily and vitamins for a month, noticing hair growth, especially at the temples. They plan to share their two-month progress in the future.

The user is experiencing significant hair loss despite using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, micro-needling, rosemary oil, and various vitamins. In the conversation, others suggest checking iron and hemoglobin levels, maintaining a positive attitude, and adding RU58841 to the treatment regimen.

The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

The conversation is about finding the best method to lower scalp prolactine, with suggestions like P5P and Melatonin. The user also mentions HMI115 as a potential treatment and seeks feedback from those who have tried these methods.

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.

User is considering microneedling to enhance hair regrowth after limited response to minoxidil and better results with finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Recommendations include using a 1.5mm derma roller once a week, avoiding minoxidil on microneedling days, and disinfecting the roller with isopropyl alcohol.

People discussed vitamin D deficiency and its link to hair loss. One user added cod liver oil to their regimen to boost vitamin D.

The conversation is about a person's slow progress in treating hair loss using finasteride, microneedling, testosterone replacement therapy, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil. They experienced a significant hair shed after adding dutasteride.

A 35-year-old has seen no hair regrowth after 9 months using treatments including finasteride, pyrilutamide, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and topical dutasteride, but experienced side effects with RU58841. Commenters suggest starting minoxidil for better results and question why it wasn't included from the beginning.

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user plans to use topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and a derma stamp for hair loss treatment. They also plan to start using finasteride in the next 2 months. Other users suggest using finasteride and a hair transplant for better results. The user appreciates the feedback and will continue posting progress.

The user "Prudent_Poet_6230" shared progress pictures of their hair regrowth after using finasteride for almost a year. They experienced minimal side effects, with some dryness on their face.

The post is about a user experiencing a brutal shed after switching from taking dutasteride 3 days a week to taking it daily. The conclusion is that experiencing shedding when starting a new treatment is normal and varies from person to person.

A teenager started balding at 13 and has been using minoxidil for 2 years, but the hair loss is returning. They are seeking advice on additional treatments. Another user suggests finasteride or shaving the head, and emphasizes the importance of not letting hair loss affect self-esteem and relationships.

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of pyrithione zinc and GT20029 for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.

The post and conversation are about a user's positive progress with hair loss using minoxidil and finasteride. No noticeable side effects were reported.

The conversation discusses the delay in the release of a new hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and speculates on potential safety concerns as a reason for the delay. It also mentions GT20029 as another future treatment option, with a release at least five years away, and touches on the avoidance of research chemicals due to uncertainty about their authenticity.

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.

A user named Zaehk shared their progress with hair loss after taking oral dutasteride and minoxidil. They started seeing positive results and mentioned concerns about side effects of minoxidil. Other users expressed support and encouragement.

The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.