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A user reports persistent sexual side effects three months after stopping finasteride, despite a healthy lifestyle and supplements. They express concern over the lack of libido and infrequent erections.

The user is experiencing hair loss, possibly due to androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, and has tried ketoconazole shampoo without success. They are hesitant to use finasteride due to potential side effects and are seeking advice on managing their condition.

A user needs to stop finasteride for 7 days to donate blood due to haemochromatosis. They are concerned if this break will affect their hair loss progress after 6 weeks of use.

A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.

Oral minoxidil can cause cardiovascular issues, but an extended release formulation may reduce side effects like heart rate and blood pressure spikes. This new formulation offers a safer option for those who previously had to stop due to health concerns.

A user is experiencing significant hair loss and scalp issues despite using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 since 2017. They switched to oral Minoxidil and are now on isotretinoin and topical corticosteroids for seborrheic dermatitis but continue to lose hair and seek advice on whether inflammation or treatment changes are the cause.

The user experienced hair loss issues after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back, with stress and seborrheic dermatitis affecting hair quality. They plan to continue finasteride, treat seborrheic dermatitis, and monitor nutrient levels, considering low-dose oral minoxidil if safe.

OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride but also side effects like eye puffiness and hypertrichosis. They are considering reducing the minoxidil dose to 2.5 mg to lessen side effects and are curious about caffeine serums for eye puffiness.

A 27-year-old male with diffuse hair loss, including the donor area, did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil. He suspects his hair loss may be linked to a mild connective tissue disorder, possibly affecting the structural support of hair follicles, rather than being purely hormonal.

The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride, clobetasol propionate, and ketoconazole shampoo. The conversation warns about the potential side effects of clobetasol, a powerful topical steroid, and emphasizes its short-term usage.

The user has been using finasteride for 10 months, experiencing continuous shedding since month 3, and is also using minoxidil, derma stamping, and keto shampoo. They are concerned about hair density loss and seeking advice on whether to continue finasteride.

The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.

A 22-year-old has been using dutasteride (0.5 mg daily) for over a year but is experiencing increased hair shedding, scalp inflammation, and burning, and cannot use minoxidil due to side effects. Suggestions include consulting a dermatologist, trying oral minoxidil, microneedling, rosemary oil, caffeine shampoo, and considering other treatments like PRP or red light therapy.

Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.

User shared a 10-month update on hair loss treatment using Minoxidil once daily, Finasteride 1mg daily, Biotin 10,000mcg, Nizoral every 2 days, Castor Oil occasionally, and a Power Laser Comb sometimes. The post includes progress pictures.

Users discuss alternatives to DHT blockers for hair loss, suggesting minoxidil, microneedling, natural DHT blockers, and scalp massages. Some explore RU58841, ketoconazole, hair transplants, and hair systems due to side effects from finasteride and dutasteride.

A 3-month update on the progress using finasteride and ketoconazole as treatments for hair loss, with the routine and dosage discussed.

A user started taking finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss but hasn't seen results yet. They also take vitamins and asked about adding minoxidil and the effectiveness of LLLT.

Minoxidil and finasteride may affect digestion, potentially causing issues like GERD, constipation, and inflammation. The user plans to stop minoxidil for a month and consult a nutritionist about diet changes.

A user shared a 7-month hair loss treatment progress using finasteride 1.25 mg, oral minoxidil 2.5 mg, ketoconazole shampoo, and monthly micro-needling, noting denser hair and improved quality but no significant regrowth. They experienced mild testicular discomfort and heart palpitations, considering switching to topical minoxidil to avoid side effects.

The conversation is about concerns regarding starting finasteride for AGA, with a preference for topical finasteride due to worries about oral side effects. The user is considering adding oral minoxidil later due to an allergy to topical minoxidil.

A user questions if a topical compound with finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, caffeine, and triamcinolone is excessive for hair loss treatment. Another user shares their experience using topical finasteride without issues and notes that alternating finasteride and dutasteride is common.

The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss without positive results and switched to dutasteride 1.5 months ago. They suspect seborrheic dermatitis might be affecting the effectiveness of these treatments.

The user has been using finasteride for 15 years but is noticing increased hair loss. They are considering increasing the finasteride dosage or switching to dutasteride but are concerned about side effects; they previously stopped using minoxidil due to heart palpitations.

A 17-year-old is concerned about hair loss and questions his dermatologist's advice against using finasteride due to age. The dermatologist recommended a serum with aloe vera, saw palmetto, biotin, and dexpanthenol, but the user is skeptical and considers using minoxidil instead.

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. The user shares progress and thanks the pharmaceutical industry, with comments on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.

Treating hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, keto diet, and microneedling; the user has seen good results but wants to focus more on their temples; another user suggested using an exfoliating comb while shampooing.

A 20-year-old is experiencing hair thinning due to vitamin D deficiency and has completed a vitamin D prescription without seeing improvement. Suggestions include waiting a few months for potential regrowth or considering treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for androgenetic alopecia.

The user is using 0.5 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and 1.5mm microneedling with topical dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They report hair thickening without side effects, except for temporary water retention, and are considering increasing finasteride dosage and microneedling frequency.