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      community The truth about Dutasteride (w/ sources)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  52 upvotes 2 years ago
      The effectiveness of Dutasteride compared to Finasteride in treating hair loss, with evidence given such as studies and experiences, as well as discussion around whether one should switch from Finasteride to Dutasteride. There is also a discussion on post-Dutasteride syndrome.

      community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?

      in Minoxidil  173 upvotes 4 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.

      community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  23 upvotes 2 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 Pyrilutamide is literally my only hope

      in Chat  91 upvotes 2 years ago
      Considering treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Fluridil and Pyrilutamide. The user is weighing the risks of taking unapproved medication before it has been mass produced.

      community do any supplements actually work?

      in Female  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user asked if collagen or hair growth supplements made their hair thicker. Another user suggested that Vitamin D might help if deficient.

      community For the ladies: Spironolactone for FPHL

      in Female  13 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).

      community 1 year on finasteride (INSANE RESULTS)

      in Satire  5063 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation humorously discusses the use of finasteride for hair loss, with exaggerated claims of transformation and side effects. Users joke about combining treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and RU58841, while questioning the effectiveness and authenticity of the results.

      community Help! Gyne after 20 years of taking Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  38 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 43-year-old experienced gynecomastia after 20 years of taking dutasteride and 7.5mg oral minoxidil. Suggestions include consulting an endocrinologist, checking hormones, and considering Nolvadex or DIM supplements.

      community My mum is mad annoying about Fin.

      in Chat  245 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old man discusses his struggles with his mother's opposition to his use of Finasteride for hair loss treatment, despite it improving his condition and self-control after a hair transplant. He expresses frustration over her blaming the medication for various issues and the stress caused by her insistence to stop taking it.

      community 39m 1.1mg finasteride 3mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their progress using 1.1mg oral finasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil since January 2024, noting significant improvement without side effects. They previously had an allergic reaction to topical treatments.

      community Is there an improvement? Zinc, biotin, and D3

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth improvement due to zinc, biotin, and D3 supplements, highlighting that hair loss can result from deficiencies, not just androgenetic alopecia. The user emphasizes that treatments like finasteride are not the only solutions.

      community About your erections on finasteride

      in Finasteride  10 upvotes 7 years ago
      People worrying about hair loss and the effects of Finasteride on erections, which a transgirl has experienced no change from taking it with other medications. The discussion suggests that people should stop worrying so much.

      community My crown is looking very good.

      in Progress Pictures  2318 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth on the crown using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil at night, oral minoxidil 1mg, and daily vitamin D. They noted side effects like redness and dandruff from minoxidil, and others discussed the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.

      community Hair shed after adding tretinoin with topical minoxydil

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      Adding tretinoin to a minoxidil routine can cause initial hair shedding, which may be normal as it potentially increases minoxidil's efficacy. Users suggest being cautious with tretinoin application, especially around microneedling, to avoid increased systemic absorption.

      community 24M oral fin/min 1 year progress

      in Progress Pictures  405 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 24-year-old male shares his one-year progress using oral finasteride (1 mg) and minoxidil (3 mg) for hair growth, reporting positive results without significant side effects. Other users discuss their experiences with these treatments, including concerns about side effects and the importance of consulting a doctor.

      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 We need actual hair loss studies on Epristeride

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      Epristeride is a selective 5 alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor that may reduce scalp DHT similarly to finasteride, with potentially fewer side effects. It is suggested that combining epristeride with finasteride or dutasteride could enhance hair loss treatment effectiveness.