Woman uses antiandrogens for hair thinning prevention, experiences severe dry eye with finasteride. Asks if dutasteride could be better despite potential for worse dry eye.
The user experienced severe hair shedding despite using oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, and was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). They are considering switching to topical treatments due to the ineffectiveness of their current regimen.
Dutasteride doses matter for hairloss treatment and are more effective than finasteride. RU58841 is suggested for better gains, but side effect profiles should be considered.
A user experienced an allergic reaction, including swollen lymph nodes, to Minoxidil 5% with an aqueous base. Switching to a non-alcohol-based Minoxidil (Prolox 5%) resolved the allergies.
The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).
The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after increasing the dose of topical Minoxidil and adding Finasteride. Replies indicate positive feedback and encouragement, noting visible improvement in the hairline.
Female with PCOS experiences receding and thinning hair, wants dutasteride instead of spironolactone. Discusses desire to reduce DHT without losing libido.
The user discussed switching from RU58841 with Minoxidil to Finasteride due to cost, noting better physical feelings and hair growth with RU58841. They are considering returning to RU58841 and checking DHT levels after a month.
The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hairloss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hairloss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for three years. Commenters are impressed, discussing the effectiveness and asking about additional treatments like derma rolling and side effects.
Tretinoin can make minoxidil more effective for hairloss treatment, but some users did not see improved hair density with this combination and had better results with dutasteride.
Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.
A user was prescribed 5mg of Finasteride daily for hairloss, which is a higher dose typically used for prostate issues. Many suggest using a pill cutter to reduce the dose to 1mg or less per day, as it is more cost-effective and equally effective for hairloss.
The conversation discusses why there are no FDA-approved NSAAs like RU58841 on the market, despite their potential superiority to 5AR inhibitors like finasteride. It explores the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hairloss.
The user experienced severe side effects with topical finasteride, continued using Minoxidil, and was advised to try topical dutasteride after a test suggested they might not respond to finasteride. They are hesitant to start the new treatment due to past side effects.
Fluridil may decrease the number of androgen receptors in hair follicles by up to 95%. This suggests a different action mechanism from other non-steroidal antiandrogens like RU58841, indicating they might be used together.
User uses Indian hair serum with procapil and procyanidin b2, stopped minoxidil due to allergies. Seeks advice on hair wash techniques and products for shoulder-length hair and scalp care while using hair growth serums.
KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) being tested in the US for hairloss treatment and that they have found enough people to participate in phase II clinical trials. Other treatments discussed are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses whether RU58841, if FDA approved and safe, would be recommended over finasteride for hairloss. Specific treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, and minoxidil.
The post discusses speeding up verteporfin trials for hairloss treatment. The original poster, involved in the trials, requests help in crowdsourcing doctor emails to spread awareness and gather more support for the trials.
A user expressed frustration with hairloss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil with micro-needling, and RU58841, which all failed to stop hair thinning and miniaturization. Suggestions from others included accepting baldness, considering hair systems, and continuing prescribed antidepressants for depression.
Hairloss treatments, specifically minoxidil (Minoxidil) and finasteride (Fin). The conversation includes comments about non-responders, the possibility of becoming a responder with grapefruit juice, disappointment, and acceptance of baldness.
The conversation is about the potential impact of RU58841 on male fertility, specifically regarding sperm concentration, total count, and motility. The user is curious about the likelihood of RU58841 reducing fertility based on its mechanism of action and comparisons to similar substances.
A user shared their one-year progress with hairloss treatment, using topical minoxidil, 2% keto shampoo, microneedling, and finasteride. They plan to start dutasteride and are considering switching to oral minoxidil.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has tried various medications and treatments for hairloss, including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and nizoral shampoo, but has not seen any progress. They have decided to shave their head. Other users suggest options such as hair transplants, RU58841, hair units, and scalp micropigmentation.
The user's experience with Pyrilutamide for hairloss treatment, including their belief that it has sparked improvements in combination with other treatments such as Minoxidil and Finasteride. Another user was also hoping to see results from using Pyrilutamide alone.
The post and conversation are about a user's successful regrowth of hair using topical minoxidil and rosemary shampoo. Other users discuss the potential limitations of minoxidil and recommend using finasteride to maintain hair growth.
Female using Rogaine foam for hairloss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.