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A 27-year-old shared his 3-month progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, showing significant improvement and increased confidence. He expressed gratitude to the community for their support and inspiration.

The conversation is about hair regrowth progress using finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest continued use and patience for increased density and strength of hair.

The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

Adding RU58841 to Dutasteride treatment helped reduce hair shedding significantly for several users. Some reported no change with RU58841, while others experienced a dramatic decrease in shedding and increased hair density.

A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oral minoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hair loss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.

The user, SnooDonuts9235, shares their positive experience with a hair transplant and using topical finasteride and minoxidil. They express concern about increased shedding and ask if it is normal. Other users compliment their results and ask about the clinic and procedure details. SnooDonuts9235 encourages others to consider a hair transplant even without taking oral finasteride and shares that the procedure was not as scary as they initially thought.

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, who had been experiencing hair loss, started using 1mg of finasteride and 6% minoxidil twice a day. After 4 months, they are pleased with the progress and have noticed thicker hair on top. They also mentioned using a retinoid cream and SPF for anti-aging purposes. No side effects were reported, and the user's sex drive increased after the first month.

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back to finasteride led to gynecomastia and fatigue, likely due to hormonal imbalances. Suggested treatments include Tamoxifen, Raloxifene, or low-dose Anastrozole, with a recommendation to test testosterone and estradiol levels.

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user "Shakalakaplaka" shares their comprehensive hair loss regimen, which includes various treatments targeting different pathways such as DHT, inflammation, fibrosis, immune system, testosterone, gut problems, and scalp health. The effectiveness of the regimen is not confirmed, and some users express skepticism or request before and after pictures for credibility.

The experiences of users who have used RU58841 to treat hair loss, including both positive and negative effects. Some side effects reported include chest pain, joint pain in the hands, tinnitus, and increased heartbeat.

Heavy nicotine use can lead to hair thinning and loss, but quitting can reverse these effects. The user noticed significant hair regrowth after quitting vaping.

A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

Dutasteride is unlikely to worsen hair loss; shedding is often temporary. Other factors like inconsistent use, placebo effect, or additional treatments may influence perceived results.

Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.

A user is concerned about starting finasteride due to negative reports and potential side effects. Other users suggest talking to a doctor, considering personal tolerance, and note that side effects are rare.

Cortisol from stress can cause hair loss. Controlling cortisol levels improved the effectiveness of finasteride for hair regrowth.

The user has been losing hair for over two years despite taking dutasteride and RU58841, even increasing dutasteride to 2.5mg. They are questioning if their hair loss could be due to telogen effluvium instead.

A 25-year-old man discusses his struggles with his mother's opposition to his use of Finasteride for hair loss treatment, despite it improving his condition and self-control after a hair transplant. He expresses frustration over her blaming the medication for various issues and the stress caused by her insistence to stop taking it.

The conversation discusses whether dutasteride might cause less depression than finasteride for hair loss treatment, with some users suggesting it could due to different mechanisms of action or molecular size, while others express skepticism or share personal experiences with these medications.

Eating soy protein daily might slow down baldness due to its estrogen-stimulating effects. The user cannot use finasteride because it causes insomnia.

The user is considering starting finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential side effects due to their estradiol levels being near the upper limit. They have consulted a doctor who confirmed their levels are okay to start the treatment.

An 18-year-old using Minoxidil 2% for hair loss is considering adding dermarolling to their routine. Replies suggest adding finasteride, using a dermastamp, and microneedling, with positive experiences shared.

The user has been using finasteride daily since 2020, dutasteride twice weekly since September, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, microneedling monthly, and ketoconazole semi-often. They are feeling lost about their hair loss progress after one year on this regimen.

A user reported losing 150-250 hairs daily after 9 months on dutasteride, despite previously stabilizing hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil. Blood tests showed high DHT levels, and the user is unsure if they should continue the current treatment.

A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

Dutasteride improved the user's hair thickness and health, slowed body and facial hair growth, and enhanced skin condition. The user also reported feeling energetic with a slight decrease in libido but no issues with sexual function.

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 side effects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.

The conversation discusses a person's hair loss treatment over 1.1 years with finasteride, 1.5 years with minoxidil, and 2 months of microneedling, noting less shedding since starting vitamin D3 a month ago. Commenters are impressed with the results.

A user shared a six-month update on hair improvement using Pyrilutamide and Minoxidil, noting significant hair regrowth and strength. Some participants questioned the legitimacy of the results and the source of Pyrilutamide.

Botox injections on the scalp may help with hair loss, as one small study showed improvement in 8 out of 10 subjects. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.