The user experienced successful hair regrowth with Finasteride and Minoxidil but developed erectile dysfunction and abdominalpain, possibly due to medication or lifestyle changes. They plan to consult a urologist and consider adjusting medication or trying supplements like zinc, DIM, or boron.
The conversation humorously discusses starting oral microneedling for hair loss, with mentions of side effects like internal bleeding and abdominalpain. It also references using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, with exaggerated and satirical comments on their effects.
The user stopped using Alfatradiol after 4 months due to no hair improvement and side effects like dry scalp and gallbladder pain. They are considering trying topilutamide, which is suggested as an alternative.
The user experienced bladder and prostate discomfort after taking finasteride and stopped the medication, but symptoms returned upon resuming at a lower dose. The doctor suggested trying dutasteride as an alternative.
Topical finasteride can be effective for some, especially if oral finasteride causes side effects, but results may vary and can be slower. Combining topical finasteride with minoxidil is common, though some users switch to oral treatments for better results.