Cyberspace Chat: The Treatment of Men with Finasteride: Scientific and Anecdotal Evidence

March 2015 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”

John P. Cole, Bradley R. Wolf

TLDR Finasteride can help treat men's hair loss but may have side effects.

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community Finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease.

in Research/Science 531 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hair loss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.

community Finasteride is saving me!!! 1 yr results

in Progress Pictures 55 upvotes 10 months ago

A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after one year of using 0.5mg daily finasteride, with plans to add 1.25mg oral minoxidil and microneedling for further improvement. He also uses Nizoral shampoo weekly and reports no current side effects.

community Finasteride is ****ing magical

in Update 314 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride has led to significant hair regrowth for some users, with noticeable improvements in two months, but side effects like erectile dysfunction have caused some to stop using it. Some users combine finasteride with minoxidil and other supplements, despite concerns about side effects.

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in Finasteride 45 upvotes 7 years ago

A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair thinning and started using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin vitamins, and DHT blocking shampoo. He saw reduced hair loss, thicker hair, and minimal side effects, encouraging others to try similar treatments.

community Finasteride 1mg every day 3 year update. Hairloss stopped, mild regrowth, very happy with results.

in Progress Pictures 264 upvotes 8 months ago

The user is happy with the results of using 1mg finasteride daily for three years, reporting stopped hair loss and mild regrowth without side effects. They avoid minoxidil due to concerns about application and potential risks, and they use 2% nizoral shampoo weekly.

community Finasteride affects both 5a reductase and 5b reductase

6 upvotes 6 years ago

Finasteride not only inactivates the 5a reductase enzyme but also affects the 5b reductase enzyme in a dose-dependent manner, which can impact sexual behavior and brain activity. The user experienced significant hair regrowth and side effects on 1mg of finasteride, which diminished after reducing the dose to 0.5mg, leading to no side effects and further hair improvement.