Increased dihydrotestosterone while taking finasteride

[Mr. Slap Head]

Do not quite understand. After all, in the previous comment you wrote that you are doing topical bicalutamide.

I could only find bicalutamide tablets on the Internet. I understand there is a powder from which you can make a mixture. But I don't understand where people get instructions on how to mix properly to get topical bicalutamide or RU58841.

Are you still using topical bicalutamide? How long is it enough? I.e. I mean, you bought a bag of powder (I don't know how many grams there are), and how much is enough for you. A month, two, less?

Currently I am using topical bica. I have tablets that I crush and mix in ethanol. I only need to use about one tablet every week or so. I used to use RU. Look up “hellouser RU58841 guide” on YouTube

 

[Adri23]

Currently I am using topical bica. I have tablets that I crush and mix in ethanol. I only need to use about one tablet every week or so. I used to use RU. Look up “hellouser RU58841 guide” on YouTube

So, you stopped ru only because of the price or do you think bica is giving you better results?

 

[AlexCross]

Currently I am using topical bica. I have tablets that I crush and mix in ethanol. I only need to use about one tablet every week or so. I used to use RU. Look up “hellouser RU58841 guide” on YouTube

You say that bicalutamide is comparable to RU in terms of effect and cheaper, I would prefer to use it.

If it's not difficult for you, you can describe how you mix everything in what dosage, etc. Please)

 

[Mr. Slap Head]

So, you stopped ru only because of the price or do you think bica is giving you better results?

Results seem about the same. Not only the price, but convenience. I was on RU twice daily because it’s half life is only 1h. Bica can be used once a week.

 

[Mr. Slap Head]

You say that bicalutamide is comparable to RU in terms of effect and cheaper, I would prefer to use it.

If it's not difficult for you, you can describe how you mix everything in what dosage, etc. Please)

1% solution in 100% pure ethanol. Crush the tablet into powder. If using one 50mg tablet, then add 5mL of ethanol. That’s it.

 

[AlexCross]

1% solution in 100% pure ethanol.

Sorry, I didn't quite understand. 1% solution of what?

You wrote above that you have enough for a week. What do you have in mind? Do you have enough for a week of this mix? Or apply the topical bicalutamide to the scalp once a week?

And what about ethanol, it dries and irritates the scalp. Won't that make things worse?

 

[Mr. Slap Head]

The idea is to make a solution that contains a 1% concentration of bicalutamide. That means 10mg per 1mL. For example, minoxidil is 5%, or 50mg per 1mL.

I am saying that a couple of mL will last you a week or two since you only need to apply it once a week. Ethanol on the scalp once per week will not be a problem. Keep in mind RU and minoxidil also contain about 70% ethanol. I was applying that sh*t twice a day for years.

 

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1% solution in 100% pure ethanol. Crush the tablet into powder. If using one 50mg tablet, then add 5mL of ethanol. That’s i

The idea is to make a solution that contains a 1% concentration of bicalutamide. That means 10mg per 1mL. For example, minoxidil is 5%, or 50mg per 1mL.

I am saying that a couple of mL will last you a week or two since you only need to apply it once a week. Ethanol on the scalp once per week will not be a problem. Keep in mind RU and minoxidil also contain about 70% ethanol. I was applying that sh*t twice a day for years.

You said in one of your previous posts that bica can counteract the sides of finasteride. and that works through a different pathway.Do you think bica was effective for your hair loss?You are on OM,finasteride and bica right?

 

[Mr. Slap Head]

You said in one of your previous posts that bica can counteract the sides of finasteride. and that works through a different pathway.Do you think bica was effective for your hair loss?

I don't think that's what I said. Maybe I said something like the increase in T is meaningless since bica blocks the receptor altogether. But so far it's helping me maintain. Not a game changer, but a practical solution to the shortcomings of RU. I really do like RU because it actually is stronger, but its half life is sooo short and so you have to apply it often. Which makes you have to spend a sh*t ton of money. Hopefully pyrilutamide will be the solution we are looking for.

 

[Adri23]

Results seem about the same. Not only the price, but convenience. I was on RU twice daily because it’s half life is only 1h. Bica can be used once a week.

I think I'm trying ru since dutas cant stop the hair loss. I just wanna maintain since pyri get released (finger crossed), but if I get sides with ru I'll try bica.

 

[AlexCross]

The idea is to make a solution that contains a 1% concentration of bicalutamide. That means 10mg per 1mL. For example, minoxidil is 5%, or 50mg per 1mL.

I am saying that a couple of mL will last you a week or two since you only need to apply it once a week. Ethanol on the scalp once per week will not be a problem. Keep in mind RU and minoxidil also contain about 70% ethanol. I was applying that sh*t twice a day for years.

How long did it take for you to notice a positive effect? For example, the effect of minoxidil is noticeable after 3-4 months (yes, each person is different, but one way or another, the average result is the same), but minoxidil is used twice a day. The situation with bicalutamide, as I understand it, is different and the first effect is noticeable later?

 

[AlexCross]

The idea is to make a solution that contains a 1% concentration of bicalutamide. That means 10mg per 1mL. For example, minoxidil is 5%, or 50mg per 1mL.

I am saying that a couple of mL will last you a week or two since you only need to apply it once a week. Ethanol on the scalp once per week will not be a problem. Keep in mind RU and minoxidil also contain about 70% ethanol. I was applying that sh*t twice a day for years.

In my country, a generic bicalutamide is sold - called bicalutamide-teva, but it is film-coated. This is problem?

 

[Mr. Slap Head]

How long did it take for you to notice a positive effect? For example, the effect of minoxidil is noticeable after 3-4 months (yes, each person is different, but one way or another, the average result is the same), but minoxidil is used twice a day. The situation with bicalutamide, as I understand it, is different and the first effect is noticeable later?

I would say that almost all hair loss treatments seem to take at least 3 months before you will start to notice results. Bicalutamide is no different. I believe that time frame coincides with a new hair cycle.

 

[Mr. Slap Head]

In my country, a generic bicalutamide is sold - called bicalutamide-teva, but it is film-coated. This is problem?

I am honestly not sure. I don't have coated tablets.

 

[AlexCross]

I am honestly not sure. I don't have coated tablets.

I understand topical finasteride is done in exactly the same way? Just сrush them and stir in ethanol?

P.S. Thank you for your responses. after I saw my tests and realized that most likely finasteride does not work on me, I was not myself. Now I have more options that I can try.

 

[losingbattle88]

I don't think that's what I said. Maybe I said something like the increase in T is meaningless since bica blocks the receptor altogether. But so far it's helping me maintain. Not a game changer, but a practical solution to the shortcomings of RU. I really do like RU because it actually is stronger, but its half life is sooo short and so you have to apply it often. Which makes you have to spend a sh*t ton of money. Hopefully pyrilutamide will be the solution we are looking for.

In what way you think ru was stronger for you?

 

[Mr. Slap Head]

In what way you think ru was stronger for you?

I mean in terms of binding affinity. It is equal to that of testosterone. Bica has a much weaker binding affinity for the receptor, but it works by outnumbering the androgens by sheer volume.

 

[Adri23]

I am honestly not sure. I don't have coated tablets.

Where do you buy bica? There is no way I can get it in local my pharmacy, because they always ask me for the prescription.

 

[Mr. Slap Head]

Where do you buy bica? There is no way I can get it in local my pharmacy, because they always ask me for the prescription.

Alldaychemist

 

[Adri23]

Alldaychemist

It is out of stock.