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      community High DHT with finasteride. Help!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hair loss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.

      community Just started my third month of fin min

      in Treatment  147 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user, aged 32, is treating hair loss with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Vitamin D3, and magnesium. They shave their head, condition daily, and wash their hair every three weeks.

      community Have you tried Biotin supplements for your hair?

      in Product  24 upvotes 9 months ago
      People shared that Biotin supplements did not improve their hair loss and some experienced stronger nails or more pimples. They suggested trying finasteride or minoxidil instead for hair loss treatment.

      community Thoughts on Hims Fin+Min all in one chews

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  197 upvotes 9 months ago
      Users discussed the convenience and effectiveness of Hims Fin+Min chewable tablets for hair loss. Some believe it's overpriced compared to traditional oral finasteride and minoxidil, while others find it more convenient and potentially more effective.

      community What else can I do to compliment Minoxidil?

      in Update  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and has seen positive results, but is seeking additional treatments to enhance its effects. One suggestion given is to use finasteride alongside minoxidil.

      community Minoxidil seems to not work anymore this sucks

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user reported that Minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.

      community What's up with everyone microneedling 1.5 mm per week?

      in Microneedling  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about microneedling for hair loss. The conclusion is that there are differing opinions on the depth and frequency of microneedling, with some studies suggesting positive results with 1.5mm depth once a week, while others prefer lower depths and less frequent sessions.

      community What’s your experience with RU58841?

      in Treatment  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      People shared mixed experiences with RU58841 for hair loss; one person saw no improvement, another had significant gains and uses it with finasteride, while a third had an allergic reaction to the premixed solution. Some mix RU58841 powder into minoxidil themselves.

      community 1 year later, min 2ml daily, fin 1mg to 0.5 daily + microneedling

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  147 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user, Salt_Ad6339, shares their positive experience with hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year, along with microneedling. However, they also mention experiencing chest/nipple pain and suspect it may be a side effect of finasteride. They decide to stop using it for now and see if minoxidil alone can maintain their hair. Other users in the conversation discuss the potential side effects of finasteride and suggest using an aromatase inhibitor to counteract them.

      community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

      in Product  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

      community Minoxidil + Gym + Cutting. Is it bad?

      in Minoxidil  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is concerned about weight loss stagnation while using minoxidil and finasteride during a calorie-cutting diet. Responses suggest water retention or a weight loss plateau as possible causes.

      community Sweet Lord my DHT itch is finally gone

      in Chat  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss itch stopped by adding RU58841 to treatment. Topical Finasteride and Pyrilutamide also mentioned as potential itch solutions.

      community hair loss treatment alternatives and ideas to improve gain

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and a dermaroller for hair loss, along with spearmint capsules, pueraria mirifica, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamins. The user is also considering microdosing finasteride with trans treatment and mentions the potential of herbal enemas and hair systems.

      community Never had better results than a few drops of minoxidil under the tongue. I've tried various combinations.

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reports the best results for hairline regrowth using 3 drops of minoxidil under the tongue once daily, after trying various treatments including loniten, topical minoxidil with estrogen, dutasteride, and finasteride. Additional regimen includes occasional tretinoin, collagen peptides, crude oil massages, violet ray device, nizoral, and Listerine for scalp health.

      community Anything you use without scientific backing, just trusting your gut?

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using peppermint oil for hair loss, with one user applying it undiluted to the scalp and another combining it with finasteride and microneedling. Some believe in its effectiveness despite limited scientific evidence, and also mention rosemary oil as potentially beneficial.

      community Ingest topical minoxidil by mouth ?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user questions if ingesting topical minoxidil could be an alternative to oral minoxidil for hair loss. Another user reports success with this method, noting they saw results and experienced no adverse effects.

      community A new meta-analysis of 23 studies has confirmed that 5 milligrams a day of oral dutasteride had the highest probability of reducing male hair loss, followed by 5 milligrams a day of oral finasteride, followed by 5 milligrams of oral minoxidil, followed by 1 milligram a day of oral finasteride

      in Research/Science  82 upvotes 2 years ago
      Oral dutasteride (0.5mg) is most effective for male hair loss, followed by oral finasteride (5mg), oral minoxidil (5mg), and oral finasteride (1mg). Different treatments have benefits and side effects, and results don't apply to women's hair loss.

      community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body

      in Update  80 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.

      community Bloodwork: what to test for?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been taking oral Finasteride and topical Essengen 6 Plus for hair loss and is experiencing increased depression. They plan to get bloodwork to check hormone levels and are seeking advice on which tests to include.

      community Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.

      community How I started reversing Male Pattern Baldness naturally ?

      in Question  6 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user reversed male pattern baldness using a pro-thyroid diet, lifestyle changes, and scalp stimulation exercises, without Minoxidil or Finasteride. They reported reduced dandruff, itchiness, oiliness, and experienced hair regrowth and thickening over 15 months.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 month ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.