After praising finasteride on this sub for a while I realised it gave me Brain Fog. I think its related to inhibiting GABA and interferring with mirtazapine (an antidepressant). 1/1/2020
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 5 month results on natural protocol, i made a post after 3 mont of treatment wich you can find in my profile. I used different massages(detumescence therapy, wooden brush, tom hagerty exercises)vitamins(d3,fish oil, biotin,msm, magnesium) drank green tea and ate pumpkin seeds( reduces dht)
The user "Zealousideal-Pack340" shared their 5-month results on a natural hair loss treatment protocol, which included massages, vitamins, green tea, and pumpkin seeds. Some users suggested using medications like finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others criticized the effectiveness of natural remedies. Overall, there was no clear consensus on the progress of the user's hair regrowth.
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The user's experience and success with taking finasteride to treat hair loss, which is confirmed by other users who have taken it without side effects. The user also advises that consulting a doctor before starting any kind of treatment for hair loss is important, as opposed to relying on self-made remedies available online.
community Posted this years ago but still getting questions!
The user successfully treated their hair loss using 1ml of minoxidil twice daily and dermarolling with a 1.5mm dermaroller once a week. They experienced noticeable results only after combining minoxidil with dermarolling, and they have not used finasteride.
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The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with some users advocating for finasteride and minoxidil, while others express concerns about potential side effects of finasteride. A social media influencer is criticized for promoting scalp massages and minoxidil over finasteride, which some believe is misinformation.
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A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and from topical to oral minoxidil, experiencing significant hair shedding. They plan to continue this regimen for a year before deciding on any changes.
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