Setipiprant trial for hair loss failed, showing no difference between placebo and treatment. Discussion also noted placebo users reporting sideeffects.
A user experienced hairline improvement after four weeks on 1.5mg dutasteride but had sideeffects like reduced libido and sensitive nipples. They plan to switch to finasteride to manage these sideeffects.
Clascoterone (CB) shows an excellent safety profile with no serious sideeffects, but its effectiveness may decline after six months, making it more suitable as an adjunct treatment with finasteride and minoxidil rather than a standalone solution. Some argue it could be better than finasteride due to its protection against testosterone, but its long-term efficacy remains debated.
Finasteride is not linked to a 60% risk of persistent sexual dysfunction; this figure applies only to those already experiencing sexual issues. Most users do not have sideeffects, and the study's methodology is criticized for selection bias.
A 27-year-old male using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling for hair loss shared blood test results and experienced sideeffects with Finasteride. Adjusting the Finasteride dosage helped reduce sideeffects.
A user is concerned about starting finasteride due to negative reports and potential sideeffects. Other users suggest talking to a doctor, considering personal tolerance, and note that sideeffects are rare.
A user experienced hair retention but sexual sideeffects after using dutasteride for a year. Others shared similar experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, suggesting consulting a doctor for persistent issues.
User shared 6-month progress using topical finasteride, biotin, and occasional dermarolling, reporting no sideeffects except possible depression. Replies praised the results and shared personal experiences with finasteride.
Finasteride can cause sexual sideeffects like reduced libido and weaker erections, but experiences vary. Some users switch to dutasteride or topical treatments, while others stop finasteride to restore normal sexual function.
The user experienced sideeffects from finasteride and Nutrafol, opting for non-hormonal treatments like minoxidil, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. Others discussed using Dutasteride, Biotin, and minoxidil with varying success and sideeffects.
A user shared their 1.5-year experience using 0.25mg finasteride daily for hair loss, noting significant hair quality improvements and reduced scalp itch but mild erectile dysfunction. They managed sideeffects with daily 2.5mg Cialis and 5mg citrulline and plan to continue this routine.
User experienced hair loss and tried Minoxidil, laser helmet, and Finasteride. Finasteride caused depression and sexual sideeffects, but user had a successful hair transplant.
The conversation discusses switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to sideeffects, with some users experiencing fewer sideeffects on dutasteride. It also mentions using liposomal topical finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo as alternative treatments.
RU58841 may help some with hair loss, but it can have sideeffects like heart pain. Dutasteride and finasteride can cause initial shedding, and results may take time.
The user has been taking dutasteride for 8 months and finasteride before that, with normal DHT levels but high estradiol and prolactin, leading to sexual sideeffects. The user is disappointed with these results.
A 20-year-old female is using finasteride 5mg and spironolactone 100mg for severe hirsutism and is experiencing minor sideeffects like water weight loss and irregular periods. She is concerned about potential future sideeffects and hair regrowth on her scalp.
A 39 year old female who has been taking finasteride for 1.5 months and is experiencing sideeffects such as muscle and butt shrinkage, and weight loss despite still having tight clothing. The user is seeking advice from those with knowledge of bodybuilding and hormones to help figure out the issue.
RU58841 and Minoxidil can cause heart-related sideeffects like chest pain and heart racing. Pyrilutamide is suggested as a safer alternative, though it's new and costly.
A user reported increased shedding and some sideeffects like ball ache and potential watery semen after taking 0.25mg of finasteride daily for two months, but noted a high sex drive and considered the shedding a possible sign of new hair growth. Other users discussed dosage differences, with some suggesting starting with a smaller dose and monitoring effects, while others shared their experiences with no shedding or hair growth yet.
The conversation discusses the potential effects of ashwagandha on hair loss and anxiety, with users sharing mixed experiences. Some users caution against ashwagandha due to its potential to increase testosterone and DHT, which could counteract finasteride's benefits, while others suggest alternative methods like exercise, cold showers, or different supplements for managing anxiety.
A user shared positive results from using 0.5 mg finasteride daily for 3.5 months, noting no sideeffects and visible hair regrowth. Others commented on their experiences, with some expressing hope and others cautioning about potential sideeffects.
Dutasteride's half-life varies with dosage, and lower doses can be effective with fewer sideeffects compared to finasteride. Some users report different sideeffects with dutasteride and finasteride, and extreme dosages of dutasteride are unnecessary and potentially harmful.
The conversation discusses concerns about using Ashwagandha with Dutasteride for hair loss, as Ashwagandha may increase testosterone and potentially affect DHT levels. Users generally agree that the increase in DHT is minimal and unlikely to impact the effectiveness of Dutasteride significantly.
Finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are discussed as treatments for hair loss, with varying opinions on their effectiveness and sideeffects. Some users believe sideeffects are rare or psychological, while others emphasize the importance of considering potential sideeffects.
Combining oral dutasteride with topical minoxidil and finasteride is being considered to improve hair regrowth. The user is concerned about potential sideeffects and seeks experiences from others.
The user is experiencing low libido and mood swings after starting a low dose of topical finasteride. They are considering further blood tests to investigate low testosterone levels and other hormonal factors.
The user has been using finasteride for three months without improvement and is considering switching to dutasteride due to ongoing hair shedding and sideeffects. They are also inconsistently using minoxidil.
A user started taking 0.5 mg dutasteride and 1 mg minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about experiencing erectile dysfunction. They are unsure if the issue is due to the medication or excessive masturbation and are considering stopping the pills.
After 13 years on finasteride, OP is experiencing reduced effectiveness and has started taking 0.5 mg of dutasteride weekly, noticing nipple sensitivity as a sideeffect. OP plans to increase the dutasteride dosage and retest hormone levels, while others suggest adjusting the dosage or trying different forms of dutasteride.