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      community Kintor KX-826 Group Buy Feedback

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes   2 years ago
      The conversation is about a group of people trying KX-826 for hair loss, with no serious side effects reported after 25 days of use. Some participants are experiencing less scalp itch and shedding, but it's too early for definitive results.

      community Thinking about my making own CB-03-01 (Breezula). Thoughts?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes   3 years ago
      The user experienced side effects with both oral and topical finasteride and is considering making their own hair loss treatment using CB-03-01 (Breezula) mixed with minoxidil due to fewer reported side effects. They plan to use a lower concentration than what was used in trials.

      community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

      in Treatment  18 upvotes   1 year ago
      The user is treating hair loss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.

      community Topical T3 study - 1000% Growth. Anyone tried it?

      in Research/Science  106 upvotes   2 years ago
      The conversation discusses using T3 (triiodothyronine) as a topical treatment for hair growth, with some users noting it showed promising results in studies but lacked follow-up. Users express interest in trying T3 due to its potential effectiveness compared to Minoxidil.

      community Zix + Topical Fin : Blood Test Before/After, AMA and suggestions

      in Treatment  47 upvotes   4 years ago
      A user's plan to use Zix and topical finasteride (5AR inhibitors) for hair loss, followed by blood testing before/after. The user has suggested creating a fund to cover part of the cost of their blood tests. Replies to their post discuss the effectiveness of the treatments.

      community Finasteride and Its Effects on Cognition: Where's the Science?

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes   4 years ago
      The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including low-dose minoxidil, finasteride, and essential oils, and expressed concerns about the cognitive side effects of finasteride. They are seeking more information on how finasteride may affect cognition and are considering whether to continue or stop the treatment.

      community Topical finasteride now the safest possible path?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  50 upvotes   1 month ago
      Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.

      community Finasteride 5 month, minox 6 month progress

      in Progress Pictures  365 upvotes   3 months ago
      A user shared a 5-month progress on finasteride and 6-month progress on minoxidil, showing significant hair regrowth. They use finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral once weekly, and derma stamping once weekly.

      community Blood test before using Fin (Germany)

      in Update  3 upvotes   8 months ago
      The conversation is about a user sharing their blood test results and questioning if it's okay to start a hair loss treatment with finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Why is there more "fear" around on finasteride than around dutasteride

      in Chat  18 upvotes   1 year ago
      The conversation is about the comparison between finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss treatment. The conclusion is that there is more fear around finasteride due to its higher prevalence and being the first line of defense, while dutasteride is less commonly prescribed and used by those who have already tried finasteride without side effects.

      community Horrible dermatologist experience. Should I hop on Min?

      in Chat  7 upvotes   1 year ago
      A user had a bad experience with a dermatologist who prescribed saw palmetto and biotin shampoo for hair loss, which was ineffective. The dermatologist then suggested minoxidil and dismissed the user's interest in finasteride, leading the user to consider seeking a new dermatologist and possibly starting minoxidil in the meantime.

      community Does CosmeRNA target the root cause of MPB?

      in Chat   1 year ago
      . CumsOnYourFeet69 has been discussing a new treatment called CosmeRNA which claims to target the root cause of male pattern baldness, and is considering using it in conjunction with Minoxidil instead of Finasteride due to possible side effects. Replies have highlighted that the efficacy of this treatment is still unknown, but it could be used as an effective maintenance option if successful.

      community 4 months on fin/min/dermaroll/niz

      in Is this regrowth?  234 upvotes   1 year ago
      A 35-year-old who has been using topical and oral Minoxidil and Finasteride with dermarolling and Nizoral for four months, experiencing improved hair health but not yet full coverage on the crown. Others have responded encouragingly to this progress.

      community Blood DHT Levels – before and after creatine

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes   1 year ago
      The impact of creatine on DHT levels, and whether it could cause accelerated male pattern baldness (MPB). The user taking a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor found that their DHT levels actually reduced despite taking creatine for nine weeks. Replies suggested looking into testosterone levels as well and debating the safety of creatine use in relation to MPB.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  38 upvotes   1 year ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community Just started my journey, wish me luck

      in Product  97 upvotes   1 year ago
      A user's journey to treat hair loss with a combination of oral medication, topical treatments, microneedling and different shampoos and supplements. It includes warnings about an OGX biotin shampoo potentially causing further hair loss.

      community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects

      in Finasteride  80 upvotes   5 years ago
      The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.

      community 10 weeks results, minox+1mg fin M25

      in Finasteride  33 upvotes   6 years ago
      A user shared their 10-week progress using Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and increased sex drive. Replies praised the noticeable improvement in hair thickness and hairline definition.