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      community Hair loss despite long-term Min/Fin/Dut – what am I doing wrong?

       13 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 25-year-old is struggling with hair loss despite using treatments like oral Minoxidil, oral and topical Finasteride, Dutasteride, and PRP sessions. They feel frustrated with inconsistent treatment strategies and are seeking advice on managing thin hair and regaining confidence.

      community 10 months treating MPB - I am happy with these results

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old man shared his positive results after 10 months of treating male pattern baldness using a regimen that includes Estradiol Enanthate, DHPA, Bicalutamide, Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, and a dermaroller. He experienced mild gynecomastia and reduced body hair as side effects but was satisfied with the outcome.

      community Don’t Get Too Hyped About PP405. We've Seen This Movie Before.

       218 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is a new hair loss treatment showing early promise with a 20% hair density increase, but skepticism exists due to past failures of similar treatments like Pyrilutamide, RU58841, and Bimatoprost. Users debate its potential effectiveness, with some hopeful due to Google's involvement, while others urge caution without more evidence.

      community doctor said finasteride/dutasteride isn't the proper way to treat hair loss

       55 upvotes 10 months ago
      A doctor advised against using finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss, suggesting PRP or mesotherapy instead, which led to skepticism about his motives. Many users recommended finding a new doctor and shared experiences of successful treatments with finasteride or dutasteride.

      community Losing ground on 3x a week finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride three times a week due to side effects and is considering alternatives like topical finasteride, estrogen blockers, or dutasteride. They are also interested in potential treatments like GT20029 and pyrilutamide.

      community Is finasteride just not working for me? test results

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and questions the effectiveness of finasteride after 45 days of use, with high DHT levels. A user advises that scalp DHT, not serum DHT, is important for hair loss assessment, and suggests monitoring hair improvement over time.

      community After praising finasteride on this sub for a while I realised it gave me Brain Fog. I think its related to inhibiting GABA and interferring with mirtazapine (an antidepressant).

       9 upvotes 6 years ago
      Finasteride caused brain fog and reduced the effectiveness of mirtazapine for the user, leading them to stop finasteride and notice improvements in motivation and focus. The user suggests that finasteride might be incompatible with mirtazapine for some people and recommends mirtazapine for those experiencing mental fog from finasteride.

      community Finasteride sides on a microdose - what do I do next?

       6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User tried oral and topical finasteride for hair loss but experienced headaches and concentration issues. They ask for advice on whether to continue or try other treatments like alfatradiol, fluridil, or pyrilutamide.

      community Increasing DHT level after 5 months of Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP noticed an increase in DHT levels after 5 months of using finasteride and is unsure if the drug is effective or if other factors like stress or vitamins are influencing the results. Users suggest testing the medication for authenticity, consulting a doctor, and possibly trying a different brand or dosage.

      community Fin working well but dull orgasm

      in Update  21 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 31-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after switching to oral Finasteride but reported dull orgasms as a side effect. Users suggested waiting for the body to adjust, reducing the dosage, or switching to topical Finasteride to manage side effects.

      community Why is nobody talking about the new study results for Pyrilutamide??

       53 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide shows promising hair growth results, but skepticism exists due to potential biases and lack of blinding in the study. Concerns about side effects and legitimacy of the product persist, with comparisons to finasteride and discussions on post-finasteride syndrome.

      community Low Estradiol while on 1mg Fin, what should I do?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user on 1mg finasteride for a year has low estradiol levels but no significant symptoms, and others suggest monitoring without immediate concern. Some users discuss potential effects of low estrogen, like low libido, but the user reports no erectile dysfunction.

      community A Technical Question About Pyrilutamide

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      Pyrilutamide is believed to be more effective than RU58841 and 1 mg finasteride in treating hair loss, with no systemic hormonal effects and the potential to block more than 31% of scalp DHT. It may also antagonize scalp testosterone due to its action as an androgen receptor antagonist.

      community (27M) Seems like first PRP session just worsen my hair...

      7 months ago
      A user experienced worsened hair condition after a PRP session and is considering stopping further sessions. They are using a Dermapen, electric massage, iron, saw palmetto, and plan to start minoxidil, but have had side effects with finasteride and are advised to consider dutasteride under medical supervision.

      community 1.25mg Finasteride (6times a week)

       3 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 25-year-old is using 1.25mg finasteride six times a week and 5% topical minoxidil daily for hair loss. They are experiencing reduced libido and erectile issues, possibly due to stress, and are questioning if the finasteride dosage is affecting DHT suppression.

      community who else just can't seem to take finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including anxiety and libido issues, and is currently using topical minoxidil and microneedling. They are considering trying dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.

      community [rant] being hairless is ruining all my self esteem

       183 upvotes 5 months ago
      Hair loss is causing distress and self-esteem issues, with discussions on treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants. Some suggest topical treatments or lifestyle changes, while others stress the importance of confidence and self-acceptance.

      community Just got some test results back.

       5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user received hormone test results showing normal estradiol and testosterone levels, low SHBG, and normal free androgen index. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned due to being slightly overweight.