A 19-year-old has been using finasteride for 3 months to treat hair loss and is experiencing side effects like erectile dysfunction and dizziness. They plan to continue with a reduced dosage while monitoring their health and are seeking advice from others with similar experiences.
Finasteride stopped working for a user after 3 years, and they are considering switching to dutasteride. Other users suggest trying dutasteride, with some sharing positive experiences and additional treatments like minoxidil and RU58841.
A user is considering using a topical Minoxidil solution with tretinoin and Azelaic Acid while taking oral Finasteride and is seeking advice on safety and effectiveness. They have been using Minoxidil for 10 years with mild results and oral Finasteride for a year with some positive changes.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil foam as a solvent for topical finasteride. Ingredients of minoxidil foam include butane, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, and purified water.
A 39 year old female who has been taking finasteride for 1.5 months and is experiencing side effects such as muscle and butt shrinkage, and weight loss despite still having tight clothing. The user is seeking advice from those with knowledge of bodybuilding and hormones to help figure out the issue.
The user started using finasteride (0.5mg daily) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg daily) at 18, leading to healthier, thicker hair and reduced anxiety about hair loss. They experienced no negative side effects and plan to continue the treatment.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, finasteride (later switching to dutasteride), and tretinoin over two years. They noticed regrowth almost immediately, with no major initial shedding phase, and reported recession and diffuse hair loss patterns.
A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss without success and is considering switching to dutasteride. They are concerned about low DHT levels and are seeking advice on how to implement dutasteride effectively.
A user shared 3-month progress pictures using 1mg finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and planning to add oral minoxidil. Replies praised the results and questioned the need to add minoxidil.
A user successfully maintained hair using fluridil, alfatrodial, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo after experiencing side effects from finasteride. They question why this combination isn't more popular despite its effectiveness.
A 43-year-old uncle on finasteride for 5 years has more hair than his 53-year-old uncle not on medication. Users discuss the effects and side effects of finasteride, including potential sexual side effects and gynecomastia.
The user experienced hair improvement using 1mg finasteride daily for six months, managing seborrheic dermatitis with rosemary and eucalyptus oil. They are considering switching to dutasteride for potentially better results.
The conversation discusses two hair loss treatments: Minoxidil 5% with Azelaic Acid 1.5% and Dutasteride 0.05% topical foam, and Finasteride 0.1% with Minoxidil 5% topical foam. Users express uncertainty about the effectiveness of topical Dutasteride, while topical Finasteride is generally considered effective.
The conversation is about hair loss treatment using finasteride, ketoconazole, and sulfur soap, with consideration of starting dermastamp. The user prefers not to use minoxidil.
A joke about someone named "Fin Diesel" living life one milligram at a time, referencing the treatments Finasteride and Minoxidil used to treat hair loss; users discussed whether the look would be better with or without hair.
A 17-year-old is using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing hair shedding and cystic acne. They are considering Dutasteride for acne but are concerned about potential side effects on genital development.
An 18-year-old is using a high-dose hair loss treatment with 40mg daily dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and topical bicalutamide. Despite health risk concerns, especially liver issues, they report hair regrowth progress and intend to continue the regimen.
A user discovered their hair regrowth progress pictures were used in a scam promoting a fake "elixir." The user clarified that their actual results came from using finasteride and minoxidil for three months.
The user has been taking finasteride for nearly two months and has noticed an increased urge to urinate with slight discomfort. They are questioning if this side effect is temporary.
RU-58642 is a powerful anti-androgen that was not developed further, possibly due to safety concerns or financial reasons. RU58841 is a topical alternative, but it is less effective than finasteride and dutasteride, and its long-term effects are not well-studied.
A user is concerned about the legitimacy of a hair growth serum called Lavdik, which they ordered after seeing an ad for Jemros. The product contains ginger extract, ginseng extract, fleece flower root, grape seed oil, glycerol, carbomer, propylene glycol, and rosemary oil, and the user is unsure if it is effective or a scam.
A 23-year-old male used 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil for 90 days, experiencing hair growth and side effects like watery semen and lethargy. He advises continuing medication for hair growth and adopting healthy habits.
A 25-year-old male is using topical minoxidil and plans to start finasteride and a keratin supplement to combat hair loss. He will document his progress with photos and track any side effects.
A user shared their positive hair regrowth progress after using 1 mg oral finasteride and 5% minoxidil foam twice daily for four months. They experienced initial shedding but no side effects, and plan to switch to a cheaper minoxidil foam brand.
A user experienced mild side effects from 0.5mg finasteride daily, including increased estradiol and minor gynecomastia. They are considering taking a low dose of exemestane to reduce estrogen levels.
The post and conversation are about a user's progress with hair loss using oral finasteride and minoxidil foam. The user experienced new hair growth after 6-8 months and had to shave their head a few times, but continued taking the treatments and is happy with the results.
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, especially at the crown and midscalp, but both have similar side-effect profiles with low incidence of sexual adverse events. Improvement is measured visually, and significant results may take over 12 months to appear.