Potential sideeffects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
Topical finasteride is almost as effective as oral finasteride with fewer sideeffects. Users are considering between oral and topical finasteride for hair loss treatment.
Sildenafil (Viagra) shows potential for hair growth by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and stimulating perifollicular vessel formation. Users discuss the possibility of using Cialis (tadalafil) similarly, noting its benefits and sideeffects.
A 21-year-old MTF individual is experiencing rapid hair thinning and is currently on estradiol valerate. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of spironolactone for hair loss, despite being aware of its serious sideeffects.
The conversation discusses the effects of finasteride on hair loss and its potential neurological and sexual sideeffects. Users share personal experiences, with some reporting positive outcomes and others expressing concerns about cognitive function.
Oral finasteride is recommended over topical finasteride for men in the Indian subcontinent, with no reported sideeffects. Minoxidil and dermarolling are also suggested, while dietary supplements and topical finasteride are deemed less effective.
Topical Dutasteride is more effective than topical Finasteride for treating AGA in men, with fewer sideeffects. Mesotherapy with Dutasteride, administered every 3 months, shows promising results for hair regrowth and maintenance without daily routines or significant sideeffects.
A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication sideeffects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of RU58841 for hair loss compared to pyrilutamide, which failed to show significant hair regrowth in trials. Some users report personal sideeffects with RU58841 and question the criteria for success in hair loss treatments.
RU58841 is discussed as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, but its effectiveness and safety are not well-documented, leading to mixed opinions and experiences among users. Some combine it with finasteride, but concerns about sideeffects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.
The user was prescribed 5mg Finasteride and later switched to 1mg for hair loss, also using topical Minoxidil. They are concerned about potential lasting sideeffects from the initial 5mg dosage.
The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including low-dose minoxidil, finasteride, and essential oils, and expressed concerns about the cognitive sideeffects of finasteride. They are seeking more information on how finasteride may affect cognition and are considering whether to continue or stop the treatment.
Panax Ginseng is suggested as effective against hair loss, with a recommended dose of 400-500mg/day. Users discuss its efficacy and sideeffects, with some noting no changes and others mentioning insomnia and other sideeffects.
The user is trying to maximize minoxidil's effectiveness by applying it for only one hour to avoid spreading it to furniture and pets, especially cats. They experience sideeffects when combining minoxidil with dermarolling and are considering alternatives like oral minoxidil or microneedling.
A user on .5 mg of dutasteride for hair loss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5 mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5 mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5 mg, but the cost and sideeffects should be considered.
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of Alfatradiol as an over-the-counter topical 5AR inhibitor that has been shown to be effective in stopping hair loss without sideeffects. Other treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841.
Topical aldactone is discussed for its effects on men's hair and muscles. The conversation explores its potential benefits and sideeffects compared to other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
After 6 years of finasteride losing effectiveness for hair loss, the user switched to dutasteride and topical minoxidil, seeing good progress after 7 months without significant sideeffects. They transitioned from finasteride to dutasteride over 2 months against doctor's advice.
A hair loss treatment protocol involving topical and oral medications such as Minoxidil, RU58841, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Zinc, Vitamin B6, NAC, Caffeine, Biotin, Ginseng, and Semen; other treatments including Microneedling, Laser Helmet, Nizoral shampoo, Scalp Massage and supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Biotin; and the potential sideeffects of using this protocol.
After one month of treatment for hair loss, which included Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, PRP with Dutasteride mesotherapy, microneedling, supplements, and a shampoo with finasteride and minoxidil, the user observed thicker hair and signs of new hair growth with no bad sideeffects. They plan to provide another update at the three-month mark.
The user reported initial hair regrowth and improved hair quality after starting finasteride, but noticed a return of hair loss after about a year. They also experienced sideeffects like erectile dysfunction and watery semen, which later improved.
A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential sideeffects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
User seeks KX-826 anti-androgen product and asks for purchase suggestions and experiences. Dave-8D recommends buying powder from the same website and making a topical solution, mentioning possible high dosage from Minoxidil max causing sideeffects.
User experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil and Finasteride since January 2020, with no sideeffects reported. Shaving head twice helped Minoxidil reach scalp more effectively.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride/dutasteride, and the potential for nocebo effects to influence side-effects. They caution others against focusing too much on possible side-effects when using these drugs, as they are generally safe and effective.
The post and conversation are about hair loss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, sideeffects, and personal preferences.
The user shared impressive hair regrowth results after 11 months using topical finasteride and minoxidil from HIMS. Many users congratulated the progress and inquired about the application method, brand, and potential sideeffects.
The conversation discusses switching from oral to topical finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about application methods and sideeffects like dizziness and low energy. Users suggest mixing finasteride with minoxidil for better scalp coverage and dosage control.
User shared before and after photos of 8 months using Finasteride 1mg and Minoxidil 5% 1ml nightly, with positive results and no sideeffects. Others praised the progress and suggested alternative treatments like topical fin, CB-03-01, or RU58841.
A user shared their positive 3-month experience using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin D to treat hair loss, noting significant regrowth and minimal shedding. They also discussed potential sideeffects and the low likelihood of experiencing them, while being open to answering further questions.