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      community Can absorption be intervened by oil, sebum etc?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years 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 Topical Dutasteride (Switching from Oral) Proven results

       23 upvotes 5 years ago
      Switching from oral to topical dutasteride may reduce side effects like anxiety and depression while maintaining hair health. Combining it with minoxidil, Nizoral, and dermarolling could be effective for hair preservation.

      community Evidence of DUT shedding in clinical trials?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride may cause increased hair shedding, which is not well-documented in clinical trials. Some users report success with dutasteride, but experiences vary, and expectations may influence perceptions of effectiveness.

      community Topical finasteride in liposomal formulation

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      Topical finasteride in a liposomal formulation reduces systemic absorption compared to ethanol solutions. The user is seeking sources for such products, noting that popular options like morr-f are not liposomal.

      community Sandalore (Givaudan) concentration application

       9 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Sandalore for hair loss treatment, with a focus on finding the correct concentration for a topical lotion. The consensus is to start with a 0.1% concentration due to potential scalp irritation at higher levels.

      community New Hair Loss Treatment: Adipose Derived Secretomes

       18 upvotes 1 year ago
      Adipose-derived stem cell secretome showed significant improvement in hair density and growth, especially when combined with minoxidil, suggesting a synergistic effect. The study had limitations, including a small sample size and potential bias.

      community Dutasteride 1mg or RU58841 8% or topical Dutasteride

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The discussion focuses on hair loss treatments, with suggestions to increase oral Dutasteride to 1 mg or more, as topical Dutasteride is less effective. Other treatments mentioned include RU58841, Minoxidil, and dermastamping, with some users recommending injectable mesotherapy and topical Finasteride.

      community What happened to topical dutasteride??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical dutasteride is considered for hair loss, but concerns about systemic absorption and side effects like reduced libido are common. Users have mixed results, with some preferring oral finasteride or dutasteride despite side effects, while others find topical treatments beneficial but challenging.

      community Is it even possible to lose ground on Dutasterid?

       15 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride can maintain or regrow hair in about 92% of users, but some still experience hair loss. Topical formulations and dosage frequency are discussed, with some users reporting side effects and switching treatments.

      community Is Topical Dutasteride best for preventative loss?

       7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is considering using topical dutasteride to prevent hair loss progression from Norwood 1 to Norwood 2 at age 25, and is concerned about the long-term effectiveness and potential shedding from the treatment. They are currently using a shampoo with caffeine, rosemary, and saw palmetto, and have noticed hair thinning and changes since age 20.

      community Waves of dutasteride not working posts, what is going on?

       29 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride users are experiencing initial hair shedding, but many report improvement after several months. Some users suggest patience and additional treatments like dermarolling and minoxidil for better results.

      community Fin(pill) RU(top) ED dermarolling 2x Week

       36 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using finasteride pills, RU58841 topically, and dermarolling twice a week. The user also mentions considering minoxidil and addressing a vitamin D deficiency, which may have contributed to reduced hair shedding.

      community Topical dutasteride is superior to oral finasteride

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 11 months ago
      Topical dutasteride is more effective than oral finasteride for male pattern hair loss, with fewer side effects. Some prefer oral treatments for convenience, while others use topical solutions like minoxidil and dutasteride, sometimes with microneedling, for better results.

      community Sebum production even on dutasteride, and its relation to MPB.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses managing hair loss and scalp issues, with users sharing experiences using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, ketoconazole, sulfur soap, and topical anti-androgens. Suggestions include trying sulfur soap, scalp massages, spironolactone, and dietary changes to reduce sebum production and dandruff.

      community Dutasteride shedding phase while in Minoxidil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced hair shedding with finasteride and found minoxidil helpful for regrowth but insufficient alone. They are considering dutasteride but are concerned about potential shedding similar to their experience with finasteride.

      community Preparing Topical Finasteride with Stemoxydine

       10 upvotes 5 years ago
      Creating a topical solution combining finasteride and stemoxydine to treat hair loss, and the discussion of whether 15mg of finasteride would be sufficient for 60ml solvent.

      community Shedding on oral min/fin 2months

       5 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses hair shedding experienced after two months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride. The user is concerned about the shedding and seeks advice on managing it.

      community Shed from increased dose of dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically increasing the dose of dutasteride from 0.5 to 2.5 mg, and the resulting hair shedding. Users share mixed experiences, with some seeing improvement after shedding and others finding higher doses less effective.

      community 1.5 years on min+fin topical solution still hair falls like crazy

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a minoxidil and finasteride topical solution for 1.5 years without improvement and recently added oral finasteride but still experiences significant hair shedding. Other users suggest trying dutasteride, as some have switched from finasteride to dutasteride with fewer side effects, while others discuss dosage strategies and the effectiveness of topical versus oral treatments.

      community Base for topical finasteride - without min

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about creating a topical finasteride solution without minoxidil, using an alcohol-based base like ethanol. The discussion includes using finasteride in powder form and mentions adding ingredients like glycerol, salicylic acid, or castor oil.

      community Feeling the 2nd, perhaps 1st, Dutasteride shed, might shave, might thug it out.

      in Progress Pictures  67 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after 6 months of using Dutasteride and oral minoxidil, despite previous regrowth and satisfaction with the results. They are considering shaving their head again and discuss the effectiveness of their treatment routine, which includes Dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral, while also addressing concerns about side effects like erectile dysfunction and body composition changes.

      community oral hyaluronic acid supplements?

       5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Oral hyaluronic acid is not beneficial for hair, as it gets broken down in the stomach and has no strong evidence supporting its effectiveness. The user is taking finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil for hair loss, but combining finasteride and dutasteride is considered redundant.

      community Transitioning off daily Oral Dutasteride (0.5mg) for long-term (multi-decade) maintenance. Which protocol is best?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses transitioning from daily oral Dutasteride to a long-term maintenance protocol for hair loss, considering options like oral Finasteride with topical Dutasteride, pulsed oral Dutasteride, and oral Finasteride with topical Finasteride. The consensus suggests maintaining a baseline with daily Finasteride and using Dutasteride twice a week to minimize shedding while reducing systemic exposure.