Dutasteride doses matter for hair loss treatment and are more effective than finasteride. RU58841 is suggested for better gains, but side effect profiles should be considered.
Using dutasteride or finasteride can increase free testosterone, which may convert to estradiol, potentially causing sideeffects like increased estrogen levels. Individual responses vary, and some users report changes in cholesterol, hair texture, and sideeffects like gyno or increased sex drive.
Dutasteride is discussed as a treatment for young hair loss sufferers, with mixed experiences regarding sideeffects and effectiveness. Some users report positive results with Dutasteride, while others prefer Finasteride or Minoxidil due to fewer sideeffects.
Dutasteride is recommended over finasteride for severe hair loss, despite potential sideeffects. The original poster has been using various treatments for four months and is considering adding copper tripeptide-1.
A 21-year-old has been using 0.4mg finasteride and 1mg oral minoxidil (increased to 2mg) for 9 months with no noticeable hair growth and worsening hair condition. They are considering stopping finasteride due to sideeffects and are seeking advice on other treatments.
The conversation is about someone switching from Minoxidil and Finasteride to Redensyl, Procapil, and Capixyl serums due to anxiety over potential sideeffects, and they are inquiring about others' regrowth experiences with these serums. Some doctors in India have prescribed these serums, and the person knows others who are satisfied with the results.
An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hair loss and saw improvement without sideeffects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.
The conversation is about a user's hair regrowth after 2.5 months using topical minoxidil. Some suggest adding finasteride for long-term results, while others share their experiences with sideeffects or alternative treatments like dermarolling and dietary improvements.
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential sideeffects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.
The conversation discusses a leave-in ketoconazole product for hair loss, which is not commonly mentioned like Nizoral shampoo. One reply suggests it acts similarly to finasteride but with potential for low absorption and similar sideeffects.
The safety and effectiveness of RU-58841 as a hair loss treatment, with some users reporting sideeffects like chest pains, while others had positive results. The original research on RU-58841 was likely stopped due to financial issues, not safety concerns.
User experienced hair thinning after losing 100 lbs and started Dutasteride treatment. They faced sideeffects like fatigue, brain fog, and insomnia but no erectile dysfunction.
A user experienced a significant drop in testosterone levels after taking finasteride, leading to sideeffects like low libido and muscle mass loss. Despite its effectiveness for hair, the user decided to stop finasteride due to its impact on hormones, preferring to be bald.
Hair loss sufferers becoming hyper aware of shedding, and the various treatments available for reducing shedding. The conversation also discussed differentiating between shedding and balding, as well as the potential sideeffects from using certain treatments.
KX826 shows promise as a hair loss treatment with a 10% increase in hair count, but concerns about Kintor's marketing practices and the systemic effects of treatments like GT20029 and RU58841 remain. Users express skepticism and hope, with some preferring traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth in three months using a capsule containing minoxidil and finasteride. They reported no major sideeffects and plan to continue the treatment until their late 20s.
A user experienced increased shedding after adding KX-826 to their long-term finasteride and minoxidil regimen. Another user reported mild sideeffects from KX-826, such as stomach and testicle pain.
The conversation is about using finasteride and KX826 for hair loss treatment. The original poster is using 0.25 mg of finasteride every other day due to sideeffects at a higher dose.
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Users joke about sideeffects and exaggerated results.
A user successfully maintained hair using fluridil, alfatrodial, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo after experiencing sideeffects from finasteride. They question why this combination isn't more popular despite its effectiveness.
A user shared their 2-month progress using a topical solution with 6% Minoxidil and 0.3% Finasteride, applied nightly with a dropper. They reported no sideeffects and plan to update every 2 months.
A 30-year-old man using minoxidil for hair loss is seeing stabilization but no significant regrowth. He is hesitant about finasteride due to potential sideeffects and is seeking alternative methods to promote hair growth.
A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to sideeffects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.
Fluridil is considered safe with moderate effectiveness for hair loss, but its cost of €50 per month is seen as high compared to other treatments. The user is considering Pyri as a more cost-effective option and is seeking success stories about Fluridil's ability to stop hair loss without sideeffects.
A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and sideeffects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.
A user's barber noticed significant improvement in their hair thickness after they started using 2.5mg Minoxidil since August 2023 and 1mg Finasteride daily since September 2023. The user has experienced some headaches when missing Minoxidil doses but has not noticed major sideeffects.
The conversation lists hair loss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, pyrilutamide, breezula, and fluridil, and suggests ketoconazole as another option. Some users warn against using certain treatments like cyproterone acetate, bicalutamide, and spironolactone due to their strong anti-androgen effects and potential impact on masculinity.
Kintor Pharma completed patient enrollment for a Phase II trial in China for GT20029, a potential new treatment for hair loss. Some believe GT20029 could replace finasteride if effective, while others discuss finasteride's limited efficacy and potential underreported sideeffects.
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hair regrowth and increased overall hair thickness after using dutasteride and derma pen treatments for 5 years. They did not experience any sideeffects.