Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause sideeffects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer sideeffects.
Dutasteride at 0.5mg may have fewer sexual sideeffects than expected, with many sideeffects attributed to psychological factors (nocebo effect). The placebo group experienced more sideeffects, suggesting fear and anxiety might contribute to perceived sideeffects.
Oral minoxidil is considered unsafe due to severe sideeffects and requires close medical supervision, while oral finasteride is viewed as safe and effective. There is debate over the fear-mongering around finasteride and the downplaying of minoxidil's risks, with some users advocating for proper health screenings before use.
User spent 23 years on Finasteride with sideeffects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, sideeffects reduced and waiting for results.
A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe sideeffects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
Evaluating the effectiveness of taking oral minoxidil as a hair loss treatment, in comparison to finasteride and topical minoxidil; discussing potential sideeffects of using oral minoxidil.
Oral minoxidil dosing should be based on body weight to minimize sideeffects, with higher doses increasing risks like pericardial effusion. Combining oral minoxidil with topical treatments and finasteride can improve hair growth, but regular heart health monitoring is essential.
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for some in stopping hair loss and promoting regrowth, with fewer sideeffects. Oral minoxidil is also used for regrowth, but there are safety concerns, especially for younger users.
Finasteride is effective for maintaining hair and stopping hair loss, with many users experiencing long-term success and minimal sideeffects. Some users consider switching to Dutasteride or adding Minoxidil for additional regrowth.
Users discussed using lower doses of finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Some experienced sideeffects like arrhythmia, while others reported slowed hair thinning but not complete prevention.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can improve hair regrowth with fewer sideeffects for some users. Concerns about shedding, lack of improvement, and the long-term safety of oral minoxidil remain.
RU58841 is a strong non-steroidal antiandrogen for hair loss but may cause cardiovascular issues in some users. Alternatives like Pyrilutamide and Breezula are suggested due to better safety profiles and lower systemic risks.
OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and sideeffects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
The conversation criticizes the negative attitude towards those concerned about sideeffects from hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, or who prefer natural remedies. Specific treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and RU58841, with an agreement that finasteride and minoxidil are proven effective.
Oral minoxidil is discussed, highlighting potential cardiovascular risks at high doses, but users note that lower doses commonly used for hair loss are generally considered safe. Monitoring by doctors is advised, and some users report taking it without issues, comparing its risks to those of common medications like ibuprofen.
The user discusses using finasteride and dutasteride for hair regrowth, avoiding minoxidil due to sideeffects and inconvenience. They find these treatments effective without needing minoxidil.
Minoxidil and finasteride are discussed for hair loss, with concerns about minoxidil's heart-related sideeffects. New treatments like PP405 are met with skepticism, often humorously noted as always being "five years away."
VDPHL01 shows faster and stronger hair growth compared to standard minoxidil, with no major sideeffects reported. Users discuss combining it with other treatments like dutasteride and finasteride for better results, while expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of PP405.
Minoxidil is used for hair loss and sometimes for high blood pressure, but it's outdated for the latter. For high blood pressure, it's combined with a beta blocker and diuretic to manage sideeffects.
RU58841 slowed hair loss for a DUPA sufferer after other treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil failed. Some users reported sideeffects with RU58841, while others did not experience any.
A user shared their 9-month progress using oral 1 mg finasteride and oral 5 mg minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement and no lasting sideeffects. Other users praised the results and inquired about the treatment details.
RU58841 is debated for hair regrowth, with some users reporting no benefits and potential sideeffects, while others claim success when combined with dutasteride. Many suggest safer, well-researched treatments like finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss management.
A 27-year-old user shared their 5-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil twice a day for hair loss, reporting improved hair growth despite initial shedding and experiencing only minor sideeffects like watery semen. They also use Nizoral shampoo, take a multivitamin, and plan to start microneedling if progress slows.
A doctor criticized the use of Finasteride for hair loss, suggesting Minoxidil and a hair transplant instead, despite the patient experiencing no sideeffects from Finasteride. The patient disagreed, arguing that Minoxidil doesn't address the root cause and that Finasteride is necessary to protect donor hair in transplants.
The user started using a hair loss treatment called pyrilutamide and experienced mild chest discomfort and tightness, similar to previous sideeffects from RU58841. They plan to reduce the dosage due to these sideeffects and will provide an update on the results in 1-2 months.
Jericho1017 shared their hair regrowth results after nearly 3 years using 1mg finasteride and 10,000mcg biotin daily, with noticeable improvement after 1.5 years and no significant sideeffects except for watery semen. Some users suggested adding minoxidil and microneedling to improve results, but Jericho1017 is currently content with their progress and not looking to add more treatments.
A user with afro hair recommends finasteride for hair loss, reporting significant improvement and no sideeffects. Other users share similar positive experiences and frustrations with natural remedies.
Finasteride can reduce DHT in the genitalia, potentially causing sideeffects like reduced erections and penile fibrosis. Using PDE5 inhibitors like Tadalafil or Sildenafil may help maintain penile health and prevent fibrosis.
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil daily and 1mg finasteride daily but had to stop finasteride due to sideeffects like depression, anxiety, and gynecomastia. They are considering alternatives like topical finasteride or dutasteride and are currently using only topical minoxidil.
A 26-year-old male has been using dutasteride for one year after previously using finasteride, along with 5% minoxidil and micro-needling, to treat hair loss. He reports no sideeffects and is satisfied with the progress, noting some shedding as part of the hair cycle.