community Stop minox after 5 days for heart issue. Will I still shed
Stopping oral minoxidil after five days due to heart issues likely won't cause noticeable shedding or permanent hair loss. The user is concerned and seeks reassurance.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Experiencing Anxiety and Fatigue After 1 Week on Finasteride – Looking for Advice
The user experienced anxiety, dizziness, and fatigue after starting finasteride and is seeking advice on whether to continue, adjust the dose, or consult a doctor. They stopped taking finasteride and are unsure if it caused their symptoms.
community Potassium and oral min need each other??
Oral minoxidil may require potassium for effectiveness, and diuretics taken for water retention might affect this process. The user plans to start taking potassium to address potential issues with minoxidil's effectiveness.
community Questions on Mixing Hims Fin/Min with Kirkland Min for Lower Side Effects
The user experienced side effects from oral finasteride and is considering microdosing topical finasteride mixed with minoxidil. They plan to mix Hims min/fin with Kirkland minoxidil to achieve a lower dose of topical finasteride.
community How can this be? I'm on a damn MTF regimen and still getting decimated
The conversation is about a person using minoxidil, finasteride, estrogen, and bicalutamide to combat hair loss, expressing frustration and desperation over their situation. They are advised against using female hormones and encouraged to focus on finasteride and minoxidil, with suggestions to seek therapy for mental health support.
community Increased liver enzymes from hairloss medications.
Elevated liver enzymes were reported from taking finasteride and minoxidil. The doctor advised stopping oral minoxidil and taking finasteride every other day.
community Hypothetically, if estradiol has been a "cure" for hair loss, could one apply estradiol topically and just take an estrogen blocker and/or testosterone to offset the systematic effects?
Topical estradiol may help with hair loss but can have systemic effects, like reduced testosterone production. Using estrogen blockers can have negative side effects, such as joint pain and reduced sex drive.
community Starting Propecia with pre-existing erecticle dysfunction
A 19-year-old with diffuse hair thinning and erectile dysfunction is considering starting Propecia (finasteride) while already using a minoxidil solution with anti-androgens. Concerns are raised about the psychological nature of erectile dysfunction and the potential systemic effects of anti-androgens, with suggestions to address porn addiction and consult a doctor about hormone therapy.
community Starting on finasteride at 17.
A 17-year-old is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, despite concerns about potential side effects and the impact on development. The user is advised to check if puberty is complete and to consider using only minoxidil until adulthood.
community Is it ok to supplement spearmint?
The conversation discusses the potential effects of spearmint on acne and male pattern baldness (MPB). Concerns are raised about spearmint's androgen-suppressing effects and its suitability for men.