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      community 22M results after 1 year of fin 1.25mg/day

      in Progress Pictures  794 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's results after using finasteride (1.25mg/day) for one year, which included improvements to their hair and skin as well as some side effects such as decreased libido and watery semen. They also mentioned they stopped taking creatine around the same time.

      community Dut 0.5 EOD/MWF vs Fin 1 ED. What should I do?

      in General  75 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing side effects from Dutasteride 0.5 mg and is considering reducing its frequency or switching back to Finasteride, while continuing with Minoxidil 2.5 mg to preserve their hairline. They are unsure if the increased Minoxidil dose is sufficient for regrowth.

      community Dutasteride broked my liver (maybe)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user shared their experience with high cholesterol, glucose, and potential metabolic syndrome after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They plan to improve their health with diet and exercise before considering medication.

      community What to dilute Finasteride with?

      in Treatments  65 upvotes 11 months ago
      Diluting finasteride in a Hims spray can be done using ethanol or propylene glycol to maintain the desired concentration without increasing minoxidil levels. This approach ensures the finasteride concentration is reduced to 0.025% without affecting the minoxidil strength.

      community Brutal ongoing Shed after 15 months on fin

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      User is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.

      community Got my bloodwork results, need guidance!

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old male with hair loss is considering starting finasteride but is concerned about potential side effects like gynecomastia due to his prolactin levels. He seeks guidance on whether his bloodwork indicates it's safe to begin treatment.

      community M27 Fin/Min (topical) was fun while it lasted

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced high liver enzyme levels, possibly due to topical finasteride or supplements, and decided to stop using finasteride while continuing minoxidil. After stopping finasteride and supplements, liver levels returned to normal, suggesting finasteride or supplements might have been the cause.

      community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.

      community 1MG Fin 14 Months Results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  160 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hair loss. They experienced some side effects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.

      community second shed on dutasteride, but a woman

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman experiencing hormonal hair loss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hair loss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.

      community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

      community Lost ground on Dut, Min, RU, etc (5 yrs… 2021->2026)

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using a combination of treatments including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy to address hair loss but continues to experience shedding and density loss. Despite high testosterone and iron levels, the user is frustrated with the lack of improvement and is considering adjusting treatment or exploring other options like a hair transplant.

      community Does ashwagandha work against finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      Finasteride may cause insomnia, and ashwagandha is suggested to help with sleep issues without significantly affecting testosterone or DHT levels. Users discuss personal experiences with sleep disturbances and suggest consulting a doctor if side effects persist.

      community 1 Year Finasteride/ Minoxidil Transformation

      in Progress Pictures  357 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared their one-year transformation using finasteride 1 mg daily and topical minoxidil once a day, noting initial side effects like reduced sex drive that later subsided. They observed hair improvement after 3-4 months, with no significant shedding beyond normal hair loss during detangling.

      community This Stuff Consumes Us Young People With No Mercy

      in Update  43 upvotes 5 months ago
      A young person struggling with hair loss switched from finasteride to 0.5mg dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg, hoping for improvement before graduation. They are considering a hair transplant and exploring other treatments like stemoxydine and hair fibers, while dealing with the emotional impact of early balding.

      community discouraged about pyrilutamide

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      Discouragement regarding Pyrilutamide, a drug in development for hair loss, and the potential side effects of Finasteride. People discussed anecdotal experiences with Pyrilutamide as well as suggestions to wait out Phase 3 trials before making any conclusions.

      community Diffuse thinning is so brutal.

      in Styling  73 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.

      community Losing ground on finasteride, 14 month update

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride for 14 months, with suggestions to try other treatments like dutasteride or minoxidil. The user is hesitant to use minoxidil due to a family history of heart problems.

      community Get your iron and ferritin levels checked

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 2 months ago
      Low iron and ferritin levels can contribute to hair shedding, and low ferritin can reduce the effectiveness of finasteride. Supplementing iron and vitamin D can help improve hair growth and overall health.

      community Day 0 - 33 - 31M min 5%, Dut 0.5mg/daily, + more

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old male is using a hair loss treatment routine that includes daily 0.5mg dutasteride, 5% minoxidil, microneedling, biotin, vitamin D, omega-3 supplements, and alternating shampoos to restore hair density. He reports no side effects or noticeable regrowth yet but feels optimistic about the process.

      community Dutasteride accelerated my hairloss, no shed tho

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 year ago
      A user experienced worsening hair recession after adding 0.5 mg daily dutasteride to their regimen of topical minoxidil and finasteride, despite no initial shedding. They plan to continue monitoring the situation, as others suggest it may be too early to see results and recommend blood tests to check DHT levels.