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      community Almost 4 Months dutasteride, min and derma stamp

      in Progress Pictures  390 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's nearly 4-month hair loss treatment regimen, which includes dutasteride every other day, 0.25ml minoxidil on the hairline once a day, and using a 1.5 mm derma stamp every two weeks. Some responses question the need to start multiple treatments simultaneously, while others comment on the visible improvement and the necessity to continue treatment for sustained results.

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

      in Research/Science  451 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 We are manipulating our hormones, surely it's prudent to track bloodwork ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  64 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether individuals using hair loss treatments like Dutasteride (Dut) or Finasteride (Fin) should regularly check their hormone levels through bloodwork. Some argue it's important to monitor the effects of these medications on hormone levels, while others believe it's unnecessary if there are no side effects, citing cost and practicality concerns.

      community Is DUT better or worse than FIN?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Dutasteride (DUT) and Finasteride (FIN) for hair loss. Users share varied experiences, with some finding DUT more effective and others experiencing side effects or no change, highlighting that individual responses can vary.

      community Dont fucking wait to start finasteride!

      in Chat  372 upvotes 3 years ago
      User baldwarrior85 regrets not starting finasteride earlier to prevent hair loss. Others share their experiences, with some having side effects and others seeing positive results from the treatment.

      community biotin leads to acne and sebum on scalp ??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      User is experiencing increased sebum, dandruff, and acne after taking a supplement containing biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium pantothenate along with finasteride. They are questioning if biotin is the cause and whether they should stop taking it.

      community Can absorption be intervened by oil, sebum etc?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether oily scalp and sebum can hinder the absorption of topical hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, even when using tretinoin. The user is skeptical about the effectiveness of these treatments due to their oily scalp condition.

      community Update on "nothing working": think I found my issue

      in Update  21 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user discovered that a buildup of sebum and residue was preventing Minoxidil and finasteride from working effectively. After thorough scalp cleaning, hair shedding reduced significantly, and microneedling became more effective.

      community 16, female, losing a ton of hair

      in Female  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 16-year-old female experiencing severe hair loss and sebum buildup, likely due to telogen effluvium and PCOS, is currently using vitamin D3 supplements, Redenser serum, and T follihair supplements. Recommendations include addressing PCOS first and consulting a doctor.

      community My experience with Pyrilutamide

      in Update  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced a slight decrease in hair shedding and scalp itch, and reduced sebum production using Pyrilutamide, but stopped due to chest pain, breathing difficulties, and heart issues. They felt normal a week after discontinuing and doubted FDA approval for the drug.

      community Using WinLevi (Clascoterone) for Seborrheic Dermatitis and Acne

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      Winlevi (clascoterone) is discussed as a treatment for hormonal acne and seborrheic dermatitis due to its ability to block DHT and regulate sebum production. The post suggests that Winlevi could offer a novel approach for managing seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Any 'recipes' for home made natural shampoos ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking homemade, organic shampoo recipes to reduce scalp greasiness and excessive sebum without using commercial shampoos. They dislike the texture and smell of amla paste.

      community RU58841 to stop excessive oil production?

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user discusses using Minoxidil for hair loss and is considering RU58841 to reduce excessive oil production. They seek advice on RU58841's effectiveness in blocking sebum production.

      community is my multi vitamin a high dose ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      User experienced hair loss after weight loss and started using finasteride 1mg and a multivitamin called HAIRGRO. They noticed increased oily skin and sebum production and are unsure if they should continue the multivitamin.

      community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  123 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

      community Ru58841 stops seb derm ( the itching)?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is discussed as a treatment that stops scalp itching when used with finasteride or dutasteride. The user is considering trying RU58841 due to persistent itching despite using the "big 3" treatments.