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community Puffy cheeks from lack of dht? Water retention? Estrogen?

in General 55 upvotes 8 months ago

Stopping finasteride may reduce water retention or alter fat distribution, leading to a leaner face. Hormonal changes, like reduced DHT or increased estrogen, could cause these effects.

community Ordered PTD-DBM from tailor made

in Product 4 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, microneedling, minoxidil, and PTD-DBM. The user has not noticed significant regrowth and is considering cost-effective options like valproic acid.

community Used finasteride 10 years ago and I still suffer from severe ED. I have blood test results attached

in Finasteride 9 upvotes 7 years ago

A user took finasteride for hair loss 10 years ago, stopped after a month, and has since suffered from severe erectile dysfunction (ED) and other symptoms. They shared blood test results seeking advice for their condition, and others discussed similar experiences with finasteride and related drugs.

community Can a folate deficiency make androgenetic alopecia worse?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is treating androgenetic alopecia with finasteride and discovered a folic acid deficiency. They are asking if curing the deficiency can worsen or improve their hair condition.

community Duasteride and breast tissue accumulation.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 4 months ago

The user is experiencing breast tissue growth from taking dutasteride and minoxidil, and is considering reducing the dosage or stopping the medication. Suggestions include seeing an endocrinologist, using Raloxifene or Arimidex, and considering topical treatments or surgery if necessary.

community Hair loss - Blood work (High DHEAS)

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 4 years ago

A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.

community Why is sexual functioning the main concern? Fin/dut can affect cognition and mood, arguably being more important

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 65 upvotes 2 months ago

Finasteride and dutasteride can affect sexual function, cognition, and mood. Alternatives like minoxidil, pyrilutamide, and alfatradiol have varied effectiveness and side effects.

community Tressless: The Sub Where people fear monger about Finasteride, but advocate for Oral Minoxidil.

in Treatment 27 upvotes 4 years ago

Oral minoxidil is considered unsafe due to severe side effects 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.

community top things to do once you cure your hairloss

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 210 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, with users joking about misleading others to keep treatments secret. It includes sarcastic comments about side effects and ineffective remedies.

community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

in Chat 4 upvotes 4 months ago

Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.

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