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      community Does everything that reduces DHT block 5ar?

       46 upvotes 2 years ago
      Finasteride is the most effective treatment for reducing DHT and addressing hair loss compared to fish oil and saw palmetto. Topical treatments like RU58841 and minoxidil are also discussed, but finasteride remains the most effective option.

      community Fin/Min/Ketoconazole/Biotin Spray, 9 months results

      in Progress Pictures  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared 9-month results using a 4-in-1 spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin, along with lifestyle changes like jogging, quitting smoking, and using collagen supplements. They also incorporated dermastamping, dermarolling, and various oils into their routine, reporting positive hair regrowth.

      community Pyrilutamide for non-5AR users?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide is considered by some as an alternative for those avoiding 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride, but opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report similar results with fluridil and pyrilutamide, while others find pyrilutamide less effective compared to prescription treatments.

      community 19 months Topical Min/Fin - 7 months HRT

       1072 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and fullness after starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with sublingual estrogen and spironolactone, in addition to using a topical solution of minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin. They noted initial shedding phases but emphasized that shedding is a sign of future growth.

      community high estrogen levels after 10month fin

       9 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced high estrogen levels after 10 months of taking 1mg oral finasteride but is happy with hair regrowth. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and are also taking DIM and Zinc supplements.

      community Found a slide summary for PP405

       35 upvotes 5 months ago
      PP405 shows promise in stimulating new terminal hair growth by activating dormant follicles, with no systemic adverse effects observed in a short-term trial. However, long-term efficacy remains unproven, and further trials are needed to confirm its potential as a hair loss treatment.

      community Help On Topical Finasteride 0.3%

       2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is seeking advice on a new topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil 3%, Finasteride 0.3%, Progesterone 1%, Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%, and Ketoconazole 0.5%. They are concerned about the systemic absorption of Finasteride and plan to do blood tests and a spermiogram before starting.

      community Recommendations for topical saw palmetto / pumpkin seed oil product

       2 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is seeking recommendations for topical saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil products to treat early male pattern baldness and is considering different options available online. They are specifically asking which saw palmetto product to choose between two provided links.

      community Rexagain Mixprocapil + Finasteride

       1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses a product called Rexagain Mixprocapil, which includes topical finasteride. Users express skepticism about the product's legitimacy and caution about its use.

      community Fin alternative? (27M) Norwood 3

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 27-year-old male experiencing hair loss at Norwood 3 level has tried minoxidil and finasteride but stopped finasteride due to side effects. He is exploring alternatives like Dermapen, Regenepure DR Shampoo, saw palmetto, and considering aromatase inhibitors for managing side effects, while also seeking advice on DHT blockers.

      community Topical - Dosage help (0.3% FIN per mL?)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering starting a topical treatment for hair loss, using a spray containing 0.3% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and 0.01% tretinoin. They are questioning the dosage and considering reducing the application to achieve 0.15% finasteride and 5% minoxidil.

      community DHT is making fun of you, let's not suffer!

       17 upvotes 11 months ago
      DHT negatively affects scalp hair while promoting body hair growth, causing frustration due to the lack of permanent solutions for baldness. Users discuss treatments like finasteride and potential future solutions like CRISPR technology.

      community Making topical finasteride (without minox)

       5 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user is exploring making a low-dose topical finasteride solution without minoxidil, using stemoxydine as a vehicle. Others suggest buying from a supplier instead of making it themselves.

      community 0.25 % fin and 0.25% dut together topically

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is dissatisfied with the results of using 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil for hair thinning and is considering a topical treatment combining finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, caffeine, and latanoprost. Another user suggests that high topical concentrations can lead to systemic exposure and recommends using oral dutasteride and microdosing topical finasteride.

      community Possible explaination for Finasteride Reflex Hyperandrogenicity

       6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but experienced worsening temple recession. They suspect they might be more sensitive to testosterone and are considering trying RU58841 or CB 03 01 as additional treatments.

      community Turkey? Fin? Min? Fin+Min? Biotin? Keto? Saw? Dut? Nut?

       46 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses various unconventional and satirical hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, RU58841, dutasteride, and microneedling. It also mentions bizarre suggestions like topical sharpie, spray paint, and Nutella.

      community Did someone make his own Xyon Gel liposomal with Pyrilutamide ?

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Creating a liposomal gel with Pyrilutamide for hair loss to reduce systemic effects, similar to Xyon's gel. The discussion includes concerns about ingredient sourcing and the benefits of targeted topical treatments.

      community 14 months on Fin, Total T 899, serum DHT 276 — high total T may still drive scalp DHT even when blood levels look controlled

       3 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 14 months with slight improvement, but recent shedding led him to switch to a new minoxidil formulation without success. He is considering using topical RU58841 or dutasteride to better address scalp DHT, as his bloodwork shows high total testosterone and mid-range DHT levels.

      community What is the consensus on topical tretinoin mono therapy?

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of topical tretinoin as a monotherapy for hair loss, with users suggesting it may not be as effective as minoxidil or finasteride. The original poster is considering other options like a phenol peel and is concerned about the risks of derma rolling.

      community Pelage Announces Positive Results of Phase 2a Trials for PP405

       303 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 shows promise in treating severe hair loss, with 31% of users experiencing over 20% hair density increase in four weeks, faster than minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the results' significance and long-term efficacy.

      community Current regimen without fin/min

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss regimen using natural oils like pumpkin seed, rosemary, peppermint, evening primrose, and sea buckthorn, along with microneedling, niacin, vitamin B complex, and astaxanthin. Some users criticize the effectiveness of this approach compared to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others suggest adding saw palmetto and other supplements.

      community 2.5 mg/ED dut and 1% pyrilutamide, still getting itch?

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to 2.5 mg dutasteride daily and added 1% pyrilutamide to address persistent scalp itch, but the itch remains. They also use 2% ketoconazole and 2.5% selenium sulfide shampoo for temporary relief.