Starting Finasteride this week - here are my lab results. Anything to consider before starting? Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/15/2022
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Starting Pyrilutamide tomorrow. Will keep everyone updated
The user healthydudenextdoor starting a new topical anti-androgen hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and discussing their current regimen of finasteride and minoxidil.
community Switching from DUT back to FIN - yes you read that correct but not what you may think!
The user experienced positive scalp results with Dutasteride but noticed beard thinning, prompting a switch back to Finasteride. They plan to monitor the situation and may consider combining treatments in the future.
community Can't take fin just yet, but need to try and stave off hair loss. Need your advice.
The user is concerned about starting finasteride due to potential fertility issues and is considering using minoxidil and Nizoral shampoo as alternatives for hair loss. Another user shares their experience of pausing finasteride while trying to conceive, continuing with minoxidil and Nizoral, and advises prioritizing child health over hair treatment.
community Progress and results of 3 months of Fin+ Min
A user shared their 3-month progress using topical Minoxidil 5% and oral Finasteride 1mg daily, along with ketoconazole shampoo and derma stamping, reporting significant hair growth without side effects. Some users doubted the results, while others discussed potential side effects of Finasteride and alternative treatments.
community Pyrilutamide for 16 weeks, with some progress
User gained hair with topical minoxidil and finasteride, then experienced shedding after starting pyrilutamide. After 12 weeks, new hairs grew and existing hairs thickened, hoping for more improvement in a year.
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