Hair loss discussion involving finasteride's sideeffects and effectiveness. Users shared mixed experiences, with some reporting sideeffects and others seeing positive results.
A user (seblt) who has had sideeffects from finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841 but is now trying pyrilutamide as a last resort, with other users providing advice and support. They have already seen some baby hairs growing after 10-14 days of treatment and will provide updates in 1-2 weeks.
Hair loss discussion includes topical Spironolactone's effectiveness and minimal sideeffects. Community members share personal experiences and opinions on its use.
User spent 23 years on Finasteride with sideeffects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, sideeffects reduced and waiting for results.
A 21-year-old male experienced sideeffects from topical finasteride and is seeking alternative treatments to maintain hair until Breezula is available. He is considering using minoxidil, Nizoral, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplementation, and may try CB or RU58841 if necessary.
A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe sideeffects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
A 23-year-old experienced severe depression and suicidal thoughts from oral finasteride and is considering trying topical finasteride but is worried about similar sideeffects. They are currently using RU58841 and Minoxidil and are seeking advice on the lowest effective dose of topical finasteride.
The user has been using homemade topical finasteride for over 2 years with no sideeffects and Rogaine foam, considering a hair transplant in a year. They are contemplating whether to continue the current treatment, switch to oral finasteride with or without RU58841, and are unsure about potential sideeffects of oral medication.
Dutasteride mesotherapy involves micro injections every 3 months to reduce sideeffects compared to regular finasteride. The discussion focuses on its effectiveness and safety for hair loss treatment.
Users discuss waiting for new hair loss treatments and share struggles with sideeffects from current options like Minoxidil and Finasteride. They express hope for Pyrilutamide and CosmeRNA to provide better solutions.
The effects of Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment that is being tested for June/July; and reports from people who have experienced sideeffects similar to those of RU58841, suggesting they may have been sold an incorrect product from their supplier.
User wants to make homemade topical finasteride to minimize sideeffects and asks about using glycerin, stirring time, storage, and alternative solvents. Another user's comment is unclear.
Choosing hair loss treatments is challenging due to concerns about sideeffects from finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest starting with topical treatments and gradually increasing dosage, while some recommend oral finasteride for its effectiveness despite potential sideeffects.
Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause sideeffects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer sideeffects.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride without sideeffects, starting with finasteride and not using minoxidil or dermarolling. They attributed success to a unique genetic response to DHT blockers but did not share their full regimen, frustrating others.
People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hair loss. Concerns about sideeffects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hair loss using Finasteride alone.
User is scared to start finasteride for hair loss due to potential sideeffects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.
The post and conversation are about the long-term sideeffects of using Dutasteride and Finasteride for hair loss, including issues like raised liver enzymes, high cholesterol, and loss of libido. The user advises regular blood work and careful monitoring for those using these treatments.
Dutasteride mesotherapy is discussed as a potentially effective hair loss treatment with no sexual sideeffects, requiring less frequent application than daily pills. However, it is not widely popular due to limited availability, high cost, and skepticism about its effectiveness.
The conversation is about the safety and effects of using pyrilutamide for hair loss. One person reported severe negative effects, another experienced minor sideeffects without much benefit for hair, and a third found the anecdote helpful in making a decision.
A user is concerned about starting finasteride due to negative reports and potential sideeffects. Other users suggest talking to a doctor, considering personal tolerance, and note that sideeffects are rare.
Isotretinoin and tretinoin are different; isotretinoin can cause hair loss and has more sideeffects. Tretinoin may affect minoxidil absorption, and users suggest waiting before applying minoxidil.
OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and sideeffects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
The user started taking 2.5mg minoxidil tablets daily and reduced their finasteride dose to 0.5mg due to sideeffects. They are considering a hair transplant but are unsure if they should proceed now or wait after seeing the effects of the reduced finasteride dosage.
Topical minoxidil can cause increased body hair due to systemic absorption, varying by individual skin sensitivity. The user seeks experiences and solutions to prevent this side effect.
AltruisticBro's experience with Fluridil (Eucapil) as a hair loss treatment, and the current blood work results associated with it. They are not willing to take finasteride due to potential permanent sideeffects.
Users discussed using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and exosomes for hair loss. They reported thicker hair and reduced shedding, with some experiencing minor sideeffects.
The user is considering using 0.5 mg dutasteride once every 5 or 7 days due to sideeffects from finasteride and is also looking into topical liposomal dutasteride and pyrilutamide to stop hair loss. The goal is to stop hair loss, not regrow hair.