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GlossaryMuscle Spasms (Muscle Twitching)

sudden, involuntary muscle contractions causing pain and discomfort

Muscle spasms, also known as muscle cramps, are sudden, involuntary contractions of one or more muscles. These can be caused by a variety of factors including dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, overuse, or underlying medical conditions. They often result in a sharp pain and can last from a few seconds to several minutes.

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community RU58841 2.5% in Minoxidil 5% 3ml twice a day - Less Hairfall "BUT"

in Treatment 2 upvotes 8 months ago

The user mixed RU58841 with Minoxidil for hair loss treatment and experienced reduced hair fall and thicker hair but stopped due to chest pain and muscle twitching. They plan to use a new routine without RU58841 or Finasteride due to side effects, including various topical treatments and peptides.

community Life after minoxidil? Has anyone stopped

in Update 147 upvotes 4 months ago

A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hair loss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.

community Are there alternatives to finasteride?

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about seeking alternatives to finasteride for hair loss treatment due to concerns about sexual side effects, with pyrilutamide mentioned as a potential alternative.

community Switching to dut after 5 years of little success on fin?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 5 months ago

A user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride after minimal success with finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. Another user reports positive results with dutasteride after switching from finasteride.

community Fin min micro 2 years. Last pic is for proof fin doesn’t ruin your muscle gains

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 484 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, ZadarskiDrake, has been using minoxidil and finasteride for two years to treat hair loss. They apply minoxidil at night and have not experienced negative effects on muscle gains. They also mention using a needle pin for hair treatment.

community ~5 months topical minoxidil + oral finasteride results (swipe images). Slacked with minoxidil this past month, trying to wean off anyways. My last update because I’m hopping off fin and switching to RU in a few weeks (nothing to do with fin efficacy, just experimenting).

in Progress Pictures 147 upvotes 4 years ago

The user experienced significant hair thickening after using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for about 5 months and is considering switching from finasteride to RU58841. Other users encourage the original poster to continue the current treatment due to the positive results.

community Should I just switch to oral minoxidil + where do you get cheap oral minoxidil in the United States?

in Minoxidil 19 upvotes 1 week ago

Switching from topical to oral minoxidil due to scalp irritation and unsatisfactory results, while also seeking cheaper options in the U.S. Oral minoxidil is generally favored for its effectiveness and fewer application downsides, with CostPlusDrugs and GoodRx offering affordable prices.

community For those who switched from finasteride to Dutasteride !

in Chat 43 upvotes 8 months ago

People discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They reported satisfaction with dutasteride, noting it was more effective than finasteride, particularly after finasteride's effects diminished, and some experienced additional benefits like cost savings and stabilized hair loss, rating dutasteride highly as a treatment.

community Avodart (dut) side effects tracking

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 1 year ago

User tried various hair loss treatments, now switching to Dut and hair transplant. Experienced side effects and plans to track them.

community About 4 months of oral finasteride and minoxidil. Are these results promising?

in Is this regrowth? 181 upvotes 1 month ago

The user saw promising results after 4 months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth. Other users commented on the progress, with some suggesting switching to Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for potentially better results.

community ~2.5 months min, is this good progress?

in Is this regrowth? 415 upvotes 1 month ago

The user reported significant hair regrowth after 2.5 months using 5% minoxidil, later switching to 10% minoxidil, finasteride, and oral minoxidil. The combination of topical and oral treatments showed impressive progress with minimal side effects.

community Zero progress and hair slightly getting worse

in Chat 7 upvotes 2 months ago

A 21-year-old has been using 1 mg of finasteride and 1 mg of oral minoxidil for 10 months with no progress and worsening hair. They are considering switching to dutasteride and are seeking success stories and advice.

community Been using minoxidil 6%, finasteride 0.3%, and tretinoin 0.025% for about 2 and a half months and micro needling 2 times a week

in Is this regrowth? 127 upvotes 2 months ago

User has been using minoxidil 6%, finasteride 0.3%, tretinoin 0.025%, and microneedling twice a week for 2.5 months. They are considering switching to oral treatments.

community Fin isn’t working anymore after 3 years, afraid to switch to dut?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 3 months ago

Finasteride stopped working for a user after 3 years, and they are considering switching to dutasteride. Other users suggest trying dutasteride, with some sharing positive experiences and additional treatments like minoxidil and RU58841.

community I have been gaining weight easily since taking Dutasteride.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's experience of gaining weight while taking Dutasteride, and suggestions on how to continue using it without the negative side effects, such as exercising and tracking calories or switching to Finasteride.

community 5.5 months (Min 2 times /fin 1.25 1 time) daily //derma 1 every week some supplement and Sometimes I use ketoquinazole shampoo The real results from the beginning of the tenth image. 23 y

in Progress Pictures 396 upvotes 5 months ago

The user experienced improved hair growth using Minoxidil twice daily, finasteride 1.25mg once daily, weekly dermarolling, supplements, and occasional ketoconazole shampoo for 5.5 months, but noticed hair shedding again after switching types of Minoxidil. Despite returning to the original Minoxidil, the user's hair condition worsened and shedding continued.

community 19 yo destroyed hairline even though using Fin/min/microneedling for 16months/11months/3months … Idk what to do.

in Progress Pictures 261 upvotes 9 months ago

A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hair loss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.

community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.

in Progress Pictures 142 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.

community Does taking magnesium have any effect on balding or regrowth?

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 4 years ago

The user has been using Minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling for over a year but recently experienced more hair thinning and receding. They started taking magnesium supplements a month ago and are questioning if it is related to the worsening hair condition.

community What other factors than DHT causes hair loss – and what to do about it?

in Treatment 2 years ago

Factors that can cause hair loss other than DHT, such as inflammation and diet, and potential treatments like scalp massages, minoxidil, citrulline, stretches, meditation, iron sulfate/Vitamin C, Vitamin D, protein and Dutasteride.

community Just under a year progress (topical fin/min .3/6%)

in Progress Pictures 614 upvotes 3 months ago

A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using topical finasteride and minoxidil, despite initial side effects. They are transitioning to oral finasteride and minoxidil for convenience and are optimistic about continued progress.

community Then vs Now, fin saved my life

in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

A user's experience of using finasteride to treat hair loss, including details about shedding and side effects; their regimen; and the advice given by others about diet, sport, smoking, and topical treatments.

community Am i too obsessed with hair loss prevention? And Is This obsession healty? Am i the only one? Look at my collection In This picture: Oral finasteride/ topical finasteride/ minoxidil 5% + tretinoin/ minoxidil 5%/ Alfatradiol 0.025%/Stemoxydine 5%/ dermapen/ketoconazole 1%/viviscal/procyanidin B2.

in Chat 49 upvotes 2 years ago

User obsessed with hair loss prevention shares collection of treatments, including oral and topical finasteride, minoxidil, dermapen, and more. Others suggest adding RU58841, laser helmet, and PRP, while some advise dropping certain treatments for long-term manageability.

community People who tolerate dut better than fin?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 32 upvotes 4 weeks ago

Dutasteride may have fewer side effects than finasteride, with some users experiencing better hair maintenance. Experiences vary, with some preferring dutasteride for fewer side effects, while others see no significant hair improvement.

community Testosterone is 1600, would taking low dose anti-androgens be a viable treatment option for people who’s T spikes on DHT-blockers?

in Treatment 46 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about the user's high testosterone levels and their worsening hair loss despite trying various treatments. They are considering using low doses of anti-androgens to lower their testosterone levels as a potential solution.

community Blood work after one year of fin/dut

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 1 year ago

After using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, a user's blood tests showed almost unchanged DHT levels and some out-of-range hormone levels. They experienced side effects when taking dutasteride daily and also take supplements that boost testosterone.

community 7 years on oral finasteride/topical minoxidil/ket (Pics included). Losing ground... what more can I do to stop the loss and gain more hair?

in Update 27 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's journey to try and stop their hair loss, including the use of oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Cynatine Keratin supplements, and The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density; and advice from other users regarding trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and lifestyle changes.

community My experience with dutasteride 4.5 months and oral minoxidil 1.5 months so far

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 3 years ago

The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and added oral minoxidil, which helped regrow their hairline and reduce shedding. They experienced side effects like brain fog, sluggishness, and fat gain with dutasteride, and slight chest tightness with oral minoxidil.

community I wish we didn’t have to live with this….

61 upvotes 5 years ago

The struggles of hair loss at a young age and available treatments, such as medication (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Derma Rolling) and potential options for hair systems or cloning in Japan. People discussed their own experiences with trying to cope with the emotional aspects of this condition.

community We don't talk about vitamin E enough

60 upvotes 5 years ago

A user shared that taking vitamin E, specifically tocotrienols, seemed to reduce their hair shedding, and they are also using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling for hair loss. Another user cautioned against high doses of vitamin E due to potential health risks.