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      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       23 upvotes 6 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

      community Links tressless

       40 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, including dermarolling, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Users discuss their experiences, side effects, and application methods for these treatments.

      community ~6 month progress with hair loss treatment, pics inside.

       35 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress with hair loss treatment, showing significant improvement. They used 1mg Propecia daily, Rogaine foam (5% minoxidil) after morning showers, and CG210 spray before bedtime.

      community Should I try to get anything back?

       8 upvotes 10 years ago
      A young woman, 23, is experiencing all-over hair thinning and has been using Minoxidil 5% foam, iron supplements, and vitamin D with no improvement. She feels depressed and is seeking support and advice on what to try next.

      community 5 Months Minoxidil (and ~1.5 Years Fin/Dut)

      in Progress Pictures  572 upvotes 3 days ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and from topical to oral minoxidil, despite some patchiness along the hairline. The user reduced the oral minoxidil dose due to low blood pressure concerns.

      community Update 1.5 years on finasteride. My experience so far.

      in Progress Pictures  243 upvotes 4 days ago
      The user experienced initial hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and a dermaroller but faced setbacks after a treatment break and dry scalp issues. They are considering switching treatments and have added ketoconazole shampoo and reservatol plus to their regimen.

      community Next Steps/ Need Help

      in General  89 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving 1mg finasteride every other day, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and a fin/minoxidil mix on non-pill days. The user is considering whether to continue this regimen or switch to daily finasteride or try other treatments like dutasteride.

      community Topical Min Progress Oct 2024 - Feb 2025

      in Progress Pictures  276 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user experienced hair growth using 5% topical Minoxidil foam twice daily from October 2024 to February 2025, without using finasteride due to family history of side effects. The user is considering other treatments like topical finasteride and received positive feedback on their progress.

      community 6 Month Progress Update - Long Journey

      in Progress Pictures  468 upvotes 1 week ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved over six months using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, biotin and collagen shampoo, and MSM powder. The user feels more confident and may consider a hair transplant if necessary.

      community What is the options after unsuccessful dut+minox 2x a day?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been experiencing aggressive hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, ketoconazole, and derma rolling. Suggestions include continuing current treatments, considering RU58841, checking for deficiencies, and possibly trying collagen supplements or oral minoxidil.

      community Starting on finasteride at 17.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 17-year-old is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, despite concerns about potential side effects and the impact on development. The user is advised to check if puberty is complete and to consider using only minoxidil until adulthood.

      community What is the best percentage of Tretinoin to add to minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation is about the best concentration of Tretinoin to use with Minoxidil for hair growth, with suggestions ranging from 0.025% to 0.05%. Users discuss personal experiences and plans to adjust Tretinoin concentration for better results.

      community Update on my progress after 10,5 months

      in Progress Pictures  146 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been using a combination of oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, microneedling, and keto shampoo for hair loss, experiencing significant shedding recently. Suggestions include simplifying the regimen by dropping finasteride and topical minoxidil, and possibly adding RU58841, while others advise maintaining the current approach for consistent results.

      community 3 month treatment progress pictures

      in Progress Pictures  103 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user shared their 3-month progress using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, 5mg biotin, and a saw palmetto, green coffee, and menthol shampoo, reporting no hair shedding and some unwanted hair growth on the beard and back. They recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride, especially for those under 18, and noted no side effects from their treatment.

      community Whats the goal pf Nizoral and Ketoconzole shampoos?

      in Ketoconazole  9 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Ketoconazole shampoos are primarily for dandruff and fungus but may aid hair growth slightly, though results are minor compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Users report it helps with scalp health and inflammation, but it can dry out hair if used too often.

      community A 2005 Hairloss Forum Describing How Close We Are To A Cure

      in Satire  79 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Hair loss treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are discussed, with mixed results and ongoing hope for better solutions. Users express skepticism about a cure, sharing experiences with various treatments and lifestyle changes.

      community 2.5 years (August 2022 to today).

      in Progress Pictures  1897 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A mid-50s Hispanic male uses a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, microneedling, a laser cap, and biotin to address hair loss, with noticeable progress over 2.5 years. He experiences some side effects but continues the routine, attributing improvements to these treatments.
      36M too late to start oral Fin and Min then get a FUE?

      community 36M too late to start oral Fin and Min then get a FUE?

      in General  98 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 36-year-old man is considering starting oral finasteride and minoxidil, using ketoconazole shampoo, and possibly getting a 3000-graft FUE hair transplant. He previously had scalp micropigmentation but is now exploring medication due to fewer concerns about side effects.

      community 2.4 years on only fin(1mg daily)

      in Progress Pictures  168 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation is about a user who has been using finasteride for 2.4 years to stop hair loss and is considering adding minoxidil for regrowth. Many users suggest adding minoxidil to improve hair regrowth, while some discuss the cost and effectiveness of treatments.

      community Dutasteride actually has different half lives depending on dose

      in Research/Science  37 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Dutasteride's half-life varies with dosage, and lower doses can be effective with fewer side effects compared to finasteride. Some users report different side effects with dutasteride and finasteride, and extreme dosages of dutasteride are unnecessary and potentially harmful.