The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effectssuch as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.
PP405 is a new topical treatment for hair loss, showing promise in trials but still requires finasteride for maintenance. There isskepticism about its effectiveness and safety, with concerns about needing finasteride to maintain results.
Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
Parasites in the gut may contribute to hair loss by depleting essential nutrients and disrupting hormone balance. An imbalance of hormones, not just DHT, could be a factor in androgenic alopecia.