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      community Well here I am 3-4 years later.

      in Update  56 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.

      community The Big Fat Layer / Remedies: Cetirizine

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treating hair loss with various remedies, such as Cetirizine and the Big3 complex (minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841), which have properties like adipogenic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory. References to research studies are also included.

      community I’m on a crazy hairloss stack and I’m still losing hair and not experiencing any regrowth. What is going on?

      in Treatment  31 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hair shedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.

      community Discussion: Keratin Microsphere Results

      in Treatment  32 upvotes 7 months ago
      Keratin microspheres may offer additional mechanisms to combat hair loss compared to minoxidil. The process to create these microspheres is relatively simple and can be done at home with basic equipment.

      community Haircafe on why microneedling is bad for hair growth

      in Microneedling  152 upvotes 2 months ago
      Microneedling combined with minoxidil and finasteride shows significant hair regrowth, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report substantial benefits, while others highlight the need for more research and consistency in application.

      community Finastride is a god send miracle FOR ME

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  203 upvotes 2 years ago
      . This user experienced positive results from using a combination of minoxidil and finasteride, with no reported side effects after two months. Others have also shared their experiences with both short-term and long-term use of finasteride.

      community Started Finasteride + Derma rolling

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user started finasteride and derma rolling for hair loss, later switching to wet cupping therapy. They experienced initial shedding but reported thicker, healthier hair over time, using natural hair wash methods like Amla, Reetha, and Shikakai.

      community Topical is superior to oral in terms of results (my theory)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  61 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some users combining them with oral treatments. Users share their experiences and opinions on effectiveness, cost, and convenience, with mixed views on whether topical or oral applications are superior.

      community Nearing 3 Year Hair Journey 2021-2023

      in Progress Pictures  113 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared their nearly 3-year hair loss treatment journey, starting with minoxidil, then adding finasteride, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling, later incorporating oral minoxidil and RU58841, and recently switching to dutasteride. They are considering replacing RU58841 with pyrilutamide and are aware of the potential side effects of oral minoxidil on heart health.

      community Pyrilutamide 5 months results (before, after pics)

      in Progress Pictures  193 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tae147 has shared results of using pyrilutamide, a 5% concentration topical solution applied twice daily, in combination with minoxidil, to reduce scalp itchiness and hair shedding. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatment, as well as questions about its availability on the market.

      community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  449 upvotes 2 years ago
      Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.

      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 My Pyrilutamide Experience Update 2 Part 2 PICS

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user's experience with Pyrilutamide for hair loss 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.

      community My Pyrilutamide Experience Update 2, Part 1

      in Update  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user's experience taking Pyrilutamide, a drug for hair loss treatment, and their use of it in combination with other treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. They have experienced positive results so far with no major side effects.

      community [21 M] - 2.5 Year Progress Report

       10 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 21-year-old man shared his 2.5-year experience with hair loss treatments, including 1mg Propecia (finasteride) nightly, 12.5% Minoxidil once daily, 2% Nizoral shampoo 2-4 times a week, and later 5% Minoxidil once daily. He experienced minor side effects like watery semen and itchy scalp, and while he's seen fluctuations in hair growth, he's generally happy with the results and is considering experimental treatments like CB-03-01 and RU58841.

      community Hiding Baldness with Side Hair Growth

      in Styling  145 upvotes 1 year ago
      User hides baldness with side hair growth, others suggest it looks good but may not work in all conditions. Some recommend starting treatment or considering a hair transplant.

      community RU58841, Topical dutasteride minoxidil and tretonin, dermarolling, serioxyl, and redensyl for about 3 months. Each picture is about 2 weeks of growth. I used to have thick hair with big curls. Am I on track to get it back? Age 32

      in Progress Pictures  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including topical dutasteride minoxidil, tretonin, dermarolling, serioxyl, and redensyl over a period of 3 months; switching from RU58841 to pyrilutamide was suggested with potentially less risk of systemic side effects; and encouragement to not give up hope.

      community 2 month progress with Minoxidil and Dermaroller

      in Minoxidil  412 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's two-month hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil and a 0.5mm dermaroller. Some suggest adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride to maintain the results.

      community 2 months on minoxidil 5% GOOD RESULTS?

      in Progress Pictures 2 years ago
      Asteride into your routine In this conversation, the user Icy-Indication267 was asking when they should start finasteride to treat their hair loss, which had responded well to minoxidil after two months. Other users shared advice on incorporating micro-needling and topical finasteride into their routine for optimal results.

      community Topical Dutasteride - Dosage / Frequency (Strut gel formulation)

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user ordered a topical dutasteride gel with tretinoin for hair loss after unsatisfactory results with minoxidil and finasteride. Another user shared their experience with the same product, noting its pleasant smell and feel but difficulty in application and uncertainty about its absorption and frequency of use.

      community Why isn’t oral minoxidil enough for me?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user takes 5mg oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, stemoxydine, topical minoxidil, and uses dermarolling for hair loss but sees less impressive, patchy regrowth compared to others. Another person suggests some online results may be enhanced with hair fibers, not just medication.

      community Minoxidil seems logistically impossible and impractical to use

      in Minoxidil  136 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses concerns about the practicality of using Minoxidil foam for hair loss, including the frequency of application, preparation, coverage area, and drying time. Responses suggest that missing a dose isn't detrimental, it can be applied once a day, it works on all hair areas, and it doesn't need to be perfectly dry before application.