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      community Treatments to maintain alternative to finasteride/dutasteride

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 29-year-old male experiencing hair loss due to TRT is using minoxidil and dermarolling but is hesitant to use finasteride or dutasteride due to potential side effects. He is considering low level laser therapy (LLLT), PRP, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral minoxidil as additional treatments. A reply suggests that without a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride, other treatments may not be effective long-term.

      community Anyone Taking CB-03-01

       8 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about someone seeking information on long-term users of CB-03-01 for hair loss, having experienced negative side effects from finasteride and facing rapid hair thinning.

      community Has anyone successfully tapered off finasteride?

       7 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community I bought 72 packages of Dutasteride

      in Chat  108 upvotes 6 days ago
      A user traveled to Turkey to buy 72 packages of Dutasteride for a year-long supply and successfully brought them back home. They plan to use 2.5mg of Dutasteride daily along with RU58841 for hair loss.

      community Im shedding more short hairs??

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 16-year-old experiencing hair thinning noticed a shift from shedding long hairs to shorter hairs, while using Vitamin D, biotin supplements, ketoconazole shampoo, and improving diet. They are questioning if the short hairs indicate regrowth or androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

      community Topical Dutasteride And Sperm Quality ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is concerned about the impact of topical dutasteride on sperm quality and potential long-term fertility issues. They are using microneedling with a 0.025% dutasteride solution and are seeking information on whether sperm parameters return to normal after stopping the drug.

      community antihistamine for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community Why are more people not using RU58841

      in Product  14 upvotes 5 months ago
      People are not using RU58841 for hair loss because it's not FDA approved, lacks long-term safety data, and is difficult to obtain and verify. They prefer FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.

      community Dependency on Minoxidil - what to do?

      in Transgender  1 upvotes 9 months 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 Dermaroller vs Dermastamp - difference?

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is asking about the difference between a dermaroller and a dermastamp for hair loss treatment, noting that the dermaroller tangles and pulls out hair. They are seeking advice on which tool is better for long hair.

      community Topical Finasteride: 130 Day Update

      in Finasteride  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user tried a home-brew topical finasteride regimen for 120 days with initial benefits but no long-term improvement, leading to continued hair shedding. They switched to oral finasteride, experiencing mild testicle discomfort but no changes in libido or erections, and plan to continue this regimen for 120 days.

      community I don’t get it - I keep shedding hair even 2 years into fin

      in Chat  16 upvotes 1 week ago
      OP is experiencing ongoing hair shedding despite two years on finasteride, with some initial improvement but no long-term success. Users suggest seasonal shedding, checking for vitamin deficiencies, considering minoxidil, and possibly switching to dutasteride.

      community Is there a spray that has fin/min/ru combined?

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is seeking a topical spray combining finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 or dutasteride due to side effects from oral treatments. They believe an all-in-one topical solution would be easier for long-term use.
      The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      in Research  622 upvotes 1 month ago
      RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.

      community Finasteride only: Before vs 11 months

      in Progress Pictures  437 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after 11 months of using finasteride. The user experienced minimal shedding and plans to continue the treatment long-term.

      community Question about Min/Fin + any natural regrowth tips

      in Chat  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user is concerned about hair thinning at 23 and is considering Minoxidil and finasteride for treatment, asking about long-term use and side effects. They also mention using collagen and exploring acupuncture for hair regrowth.

      community How much break from ru58841 if trying to get baby?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is asking about the safety of using RU58841 when trying to conceive and if others have had healthy babies after using it. They are seeking advice on how long to take a break from RU58841 before attempting to have a baby.

      community Finasteride vs dutasteride (my experience)

      in Chat  26 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride showed faster hair regrowth within 3 months, while dutasteride took 8 months but resulted in twice the regrowth. Overall, finasteride had quicker results, but dutasteride had more significant long-term regrowth.

      community Volume boost shampoos end up hurting your hair?

      in Styling  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Volume boost shampoos, specifically Schwarzkopf Professional Bonacure Collagen Volume Boost Micellar Shampoo, may potentially impact hair due to creatine's effect on DHT. The user likes the shampoo for its gentle nature and thickening effect but is concerned about long-term use.