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      community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.

      community Checking in with my post-fin symptoms

      in Finasteride  5 upvotes 9 years ago
      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.

      community Is there a possibility it's only because of the SD

      in Ketoconazole 4 years ago
      A user is experiencing severe hair loss, diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, and is using Ketoconazole and beclomethasone. They are concerned about potential female pattern baldness and are seeking reassurance and advice.

      community 16 month update post hair transplant and meds

      in Transplants  42 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is generally happy with their hair transplant results but has concerns about graft density and placement, particularly on the left temple and hairline. They are using finasteride and minoxidil inconsistently, plan to add Priorin, and are considering microneedling and PRP sessions for future care.

      community My Finasteride Story (Pictures + Blood work + Updates)

      in Finasteride  10 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user shared their experience with finasteride for hair regrowth, which was effective but caused side effects like gynecomastia and mood swings. They now manage side effects with Arimidex and vitamins while continuing finasteride, and monitor their health with blood tests.

      community Am I seeing regrowth? (Halfway through month 5)

      in Is this regrowth?  35 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth after five months on a treatment regimen including Musely's bloom+ pill (Minoxidil and Dutasteride), Nizoral, and microneedling. They are optimistic about the results and have not experienced any side effects.

      community is there anything that stops hair loss?

      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing rapid hair loss and has been diagnosed with telogen effluvium by multiple dermatologists, but doubts the diagnosis due to the severity and speed of the hair loss. They are considering various treatments like spironolactone, estradiol, and possibly finasteride, while also exploring the possibility of hormonal imbalances or autoimmune issues.

      community 2.5 years Minoxidil and HRT, CPA->Lupron +Minox 5%

      in Transgender  611 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.

      community Should I start Fin with these blood tests?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old male with normal hormone levels is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about high estradiol levels and potential side effects. Responses vary, with some suggesting blood tests before starting treatment and others emphasizing individual tolerance and the importance of consulting a doctor.

      community Roughly 3 years Finateride monotherapy. 25M

      in Progress Pictures  79 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride since October 2022 to combat diffuse thinning and hairline recession, experiencing initial shedding but later stabilization. He plans to add oral minoxidil to improve hair density and is open to trying dutasteride if necessary, with minimal side effects reported.

      community 14-Month Update - FUE Hair Transplant

      in Update  977 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 14-month update on a FUE hair transplant, and the effects of male pattern baldness. People discussed products such as Minoxidil, finasteride, Kerastase Chronologiste shampoo and care oil, and RU58841 to help treat hair loss.

      community Thin roots but thick ends hair – anyone else facing this?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 23-year-old is experiencing hair that is thick at the ends but thin at the roots despite using minoxidil and finasteride for 10 months. They are concerned about whether this is normal or a sign of miniaturization and seek advice on reversing or improving the condition.

      community Finasteride 1mg daily vs 1.25mg EOD vs 1.25mg 5 days a week

      in Basic Questions  122 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is treating male pattern baldness with oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, derma rolling, rosemary oil, and topical minoxidil, and is considering adding finasteride. They are debating between three finasteride dosing strategies: 1mg daily, 1.25mg every other day, or 1.25mg five days a week, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.

      community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"

      in Research/Science  108 upvotes 5 years ago
      Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.

      community My hairline after 10 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  154 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared their 10-month hair loss treatment progress using Finasteride, Topical Minoxidil, and microneedling, noting significant improvement in their hairline. They also mentioned that Finasteride helped with acne, and other users discussed additional treatments like tretinoin and observed hair regrowth patterns.

      community 1 year progress Finasteride only

      in Progress Pictures  242 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their one-year progress using finasteride, occasionally using topical minoxidil, and reported significant hair improvement, especially on the crown. They experienced no side effects and noted that finasteride addresses the underlying hormonal issue, while minoxidil promotes hair growth.
      Trying to identify area of treatment with topical fin

      community Trying to identify area of treatment with topical fin

      in General  136 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is considering using topical finasteride for thinning hair around the middle part, vertex, and crown, and is unsure if the whole scalp is thinning. Another user suggests oral finasteride is more effective than topical, and recommends consulting a dermatologist for proper treatment.

      community 3 Months 1 MG Finasteride (Progress)

      in Is this regrowth?  31 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 1 mg finasteride daily for 3 months, with recent additions of 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and microneedling, and is seeing some hair regrowth. They are seeking opinions on their progress and discussing treatment options with others.

      community Hairloss - what hormones to check?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss despite using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They are seeking advice on additional blood tests to identify potential causes.

      community progress 5 months on fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair growth improvement after 5 months using finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects except less body hair. The routine includes daily oral finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly microneedling, and starting ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Diagnosed with MPB at 16 (Male)

      in Treatment  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 16-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitamin D, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.