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Hair loss discussion includes PRP procedures. Some say it's not worth the money.

A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.

Finasteride is recommended for hair loss treatment, with potential side effects like erectile issues in 1 in 33 users, which typically resolve after stopping the drug. Users report mixed experiences, with some experiencing initial side effects like brain fog and others seeing no issues, and the drug is generally considered effective for maintaining or regrowing hair.

The efficacy of low doses of finasteride to reduce scalp DHT, and whether studies showing a 61% reduction are reflected in actual results. Replies discussed hair growth as an unintended consequence of minoxidil and finasteride use, as well as self-selective bias, potential side effects, and that studies measure effectiveness by hair count changes rather than DHT inhibition.

User experienced reduced hair loss with 15mg RU in Serioxyl but had concerning chest pain. Others suggested consulting a doctor or lowering the dose.

A 35-year-old man is considering stopping Dutasteride and Minoxidil due to severe sexual side effects after 9 months of use. He is exploring alternatives like topical treatments, hair systems, or shaving his head.

The user tried Minoxidil without success, and Finasteride worked but caused sexual side effects even at a very low dose. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss as they cannot tolerate anti-androgens and are also in therapy for mental health.

An 18.5-year-old experiencing rapid hair loss is being treated with saw palmetto, vitamins, and red light therapy, but these seem ineffective. The consideration of finasteride is discussed, weighing its potential side effects against the emotional impact of early hair loss.

The user discussed their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, RU58841, Nizoral, supplements, dermarolling, and minoxidil, which caused significant edema. They also experimented with dutasteride, which led to increased hair loss, and found that Armodafinil reduced minoxidil-related water retention and hair shedding.

User found hair loss stabilization without side effects using a topical solution of 0.008% Finasteride, 2% RU, and Stemoxydine. Other treatments like Eucapil, Fluridil, RU-monotherapy, and Pyrilutamide didn't work for them.