Elevated liver enzymes were reported from taking finasteride and minoxidil. The doctor advised stopping oral minoxidil and taking finasteride every other day.
The conversation is about experiences with Dutasteride Mesotherapy and its symptoms compared to oral dutasteride. Users discuss the effectiveness and sideeffects of this treatment for hair loss.
The conversation discusses the effects of finasteride on libido, with the original poster experiencing a significant decrease in sexual desire after starting the medication. Other users share similar experiences and suggest potential remedies, including Vitamin E supplementation and lifestyle changes like avoiding pornography.
People take oral minoxidil at different times, with some experiencing sideeffects like sleep disturbances or water retention. Many combine it with other treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, reporting varying levels of hair regrowth and sideeffects.
An 18-year-old male has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin to combat hair loss, experiencing sideeffects like higher libido and watery semen. He advises others to start with finasteride, avoid natural remedies, and maintain a healthy lifestyle for better hair health.
A 25-year-old is considering using saw palmetto for hair loss due to fear of finasteride sideeffects but is concerned about its effectiveness and cost compared to finasteride. They are seeking advice on whether saw palmetto has similar sideeffects to finasteride and if it's truly effective or just a placebo.
The user is experiencing negative sideeffects from a hair loss treatment containing finasteride and minoxidil due to high vitamin B6 content and plans to switch to separate pills without unnecessary vitamins. Another user suggests using a version without B6, noting similar symptoms from finasteride.
A 22-year-old experienced significant hair loss due to high stress, SSRI sideeffects, and Androgenic Alopecia, and has seen some regrowth after starting finasteride and using ketoconazole shampoo. They are inquiring if continued use of finasteride and stress reduction alone can lead to further hair regrowth.
The user resumed taking 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily, with vitamins, and noticed hair regrowth. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to sideeffects and prefer oral minoxidil over topical for convenience and effectiveness.
A 19-year-old is experiencing sexual sideeffects after 1.5 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering stopping the treatment to see if symptoms resolve and are seeking advice on how long to wait before discontinuing.
A user's experience of gaining weight while taking Dutasteride, and suggestions on how to continue using it without the negative sideeffects, such as exercising and tracking calories or switching to Finasteride.
Finasteride may affect prostate sensation and size, with some users reporting easier urination. Concerns exist about prostate shrinkage even at lower doses.
The user experienced sideeffects from oral minoxidil and is seeking alternatives like Stemoxydine, Aminexil, and Redensyl + Procapil. They have been using finasteride for four years and are considering other treatments due to concerns about sideeffects.
Dutasteride has effectively stopped hair loss for some users, while others continue to experience shedding despite using dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil. Some users report sideeffects like erectile dysfunction when switching from finasteride to dutasteride.
Avixis Alfatradiol is a topical 5-alpha reductase inhibitor available in Latin America and Germany, but its effectiveness is questioned. A user reported worsened hair loss after using it and recommended finasteride instead due to its proven effectiveness and lower cost.
The user reported initial hair regrowth and improved hair quality after starting finasteride, but noticed a return of hair loss after about a year. They also experienced sideeffects like erectile dysfunction and watery semen, which later improved.
User shared a 1-year update on finasteride, noting thicker hair but mild sideeffects like reduced libido and mild ED. Considering reducing the dose from 1mg to 0.5mg daily to alleviate sideeffects.
Many users experienced increased diffuse thinning after starting finasteride, with some switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil in hopes of improvement. Thyroid issues and low ferritin levels were also discussed as potential factors affecting hair loss.
A woman experiencing hormonal hair loss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hair loss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.
Finasteride has been effective for maintaining hair density, but due to a slight dip in temple hair, the user switched to dutasteride as an additional measure. Users discuss varying experiences with sideeffects from finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, highlighting that reactions can differ significantly among individuals.
Dutasteride and finasteride for hair loss, with dissatisfaction expressed about dutasteride and consideration of switching back to finasteride. Users share varied experiences, noting individual responses to treatments differ.
User Arrosis shared their 1-week experience using Pyrilutamide for hair loss, noticing reduced shedding and increased libido but also experiencing headaches, dizziness, and nipple sensitivity. They plan to try a lower frequency to see if it helps with sideeffects.
The user shared their 6-month progress using 0.25 mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting good results but experiencing increased sleepiness. Another user suggested minoxidil might be causing the sleepiness, and the original poster considered adjusting their treatment.
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severe sideeffects from finasteride, while others believe these effects are rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
After switching from finasteride to 0.5 mg dutasteride daily, the user experienced thinner hair but no shedding. They are considering continuing dutasteride and possibly using oral minoxidil, while also dealing with allergy-like symptoms possibly unrelated to the medication.
A person experiencing hair loss is using finasteride and considering minoxidil but is worried about sideeffects like heart palpitations. They seek advice on continuing minoxidil, trying alternatives like microneedling, or considering a hair transplant.
The conversation is about a person considering participating in a study for Clascoterone, a topical cream for hair loss, and seeking advice on potential sideeffects. They have mild hair loss and are not currently using other treatments like finasteride.
Dutasteride is shown to be significantly more effective than finasteride for treating male androgenic alopecia. Users discuss the difficulty of obtaining dutasteride in some countries and share personal experiences with its effectiveness and sideeffects.
The conversation is about finding a safe carrier for topical antiandrogens like finasteride, kx-826, RU58841, and dutasteride to minimize systemic absorption and sideeffects. The user experiences sideeffects from these treatments and is seeking advice on carriers that reduce these effects.