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      community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.

      community Anagen (@anagenxyz) claiming they've cracked scalp-only DHT blocking - thoughts?

       15 upvotes 3 days ago
      A company is developing a topical dutasteride that targets hair follicles without significantly affecting systemic DHT levels, with trials underway to measure its effectiveness. Users discuss the potential benefits and skepticism around the formulation compared to existing treatments.

      community Part 2 of previous post including pictures

       21 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride, with recent photos showing significant thinning. They are considering increasing their dutasteride dosage and possibly trying microneedling, while also addressing concerns about diet and nutrient deficiencies.

      community Increase hair shedding on Dut + Min after 10 months. 21M

       1 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 21-year-old male is experiencing increased hair shedding after 10 months on dutasteride and minoxidil, with concerns about thinning hairline despite no vitamin deficiencies. Users suggest using high-quality medications and consider increasing dutasteride dosage to 1mg daily.

      community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

      community Pre-Finisteride DHT & Hormone Blood Panel

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the cost and insurance coverage of a comprehensive hormone and DHT blood panel for hair loss, with a focus on finasteride treatment. The user seeks a cheaper alternative to a $700 panel recommended in a video.

      community Feel like I'm a reasonably good responder

      in Is this regrowth?  274 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "OP" reported significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping. OP experienced initial shedding but no other side effects.

      community My DHT levels while being on DUT for a year

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the ineffectiveness of tablet forms of dutasteride for hair loss due to poor absorption compared to soft gel capsules. It suggests switching to FDA-approved soft gel capsules for better results, as tablets may not adequately suppress DHT levels.

      community My DHT levels have increased after taking 0.25mg Fin for 47 days!

       186 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.

      community Waiting to start treatment until Kintor KX-826 Phase 2 data is published?

       17 upvotes 4 years ago
      People are waiting for KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) Phase 2 data to decide on hair loss treatments, with some considering finasteride or minoxidil in the meantime. Pyrilutamide is seen as a potentially stronger and safer alternative to finasteride, but concerns about side effects and availability remain.

      community Binding affinity of pyrilutamide!

       172 upvotes 4 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug under development for the potential treatment of androgenic alopecia. The conversation discusses its binding affinity to the androgen receptor and the timeline for possible availability after trials are completed in the United States and China.

      community Low Level Laser Therapy(LLLT)

       10 upvotes 5 years ago
      User discusses trying Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hair loss and its high cost. Another user shares their experience combining micro needling, minoxidil, and LLLT, seeing positive results after 2 months.

      community Minoxidil vs Minoxidil + Tretinoin vs Minoxidil + LCLT

       11 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of Minoxidil alone versus Minoxidil combined with other substances like Tretinoin, LCLT, Procapil, Aminexil, and Capixyl for hair growth. One user did not understand the terms used.

      community Post Low-Level Laser Light Therapy Syndrome (PLLLTS )

       6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes LLLT treatments and a satirical condition called PLLLTS, causing patients to resemble lighthouses and attract moths. Some users express concern about others taking the satire seriously.

      community LLLT product recommendations (that don’t cost thousands of dollars)

      in Product  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses affordable low-level light therapy (LLLT) products for hair loss, with users debating the effectiveness of red LEDs versus lasers. The original poster is already using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling, and is seeking budget-friendly LLLT options to add to their regimen.

      community Recommended LLLT brand - looking for safe and reliable option

       5 upvotes 8 months ago
      Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is discussed as a supplementary treatment for hair loss, with users recommending brands like LaserCap, Ideatherapy, Capillus Pro, and iRestore Pro. Users suggest combining LLLT with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

      community New Study For LLLT > Minoxidil

       7 upvotes 2 years ago
      LLLT (low-level laser therapy) is as effective or better than traditional minoxidil treatment for hair growth, with fewer side effects and improved long-term compliance due to milder adverse effects. Studies show LLLT increases hair density more than minoxidil, but drawbacks include the initial cost and the need for long-term use to see results.

      community Opinions on LLLT? Is it useless after stopping it?

      1 year ago
      Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is considered expensive and may not provide significant benefits, with some users suggesting alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Many users report limited success with LLLT and similar treatments, recommending more proven options instead.

      community Combining Microneedling with LLLT

       14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Combining microneedling with Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hair growth, with discussions on device legitimacy and effectiveness. Alternatives like PEMF and the use of oral and topical treatments such as dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride are also considered.