community Being on Finasteride only for 7 month
The user has been on finasteride for 7 months, seeing darker, fuller hair but experiencing significant shedding. They are considering adding minoxidil to their treatment to address the shedding.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity been on finasteride for 2 years, ask me anything
The user has been taking finasteride daily for almost two years, starting at age 25, and has experienced stabilization and minor regrowth in hair loss without significant side effects, except for increased urination. They encourage others dealing with hair loss to consider treatment options and not be discouraged by varying response times.
community Clavicular claims Dutasteride has less negative effects than Finasteride, is this true?
Dutasteride is reported to have fewer side effects than Finasteride, with some users experiencing higher libido and fewer sexual side effects on Dutasteride. However, individual responses vary, and some users find Finasteride more tolerable.
community Finasteride/ Min 14 month progress
The user has been using finasteride (1.25 mg oral) and minoxidil (5% topical) for 14 months, with recent addition of ketoconazole shampoo, and is experiencing ongoing hair shedding. Despite shedding, there is noticeable hair regrowth, though density remains a concern.
community Strategy for early thinning; fin + min OR fin first, min later
For early hair thinning, users suggest starting with finasteride alone and considering minoxidil later if needed. Some users advise against minoxidil due to long-term dependency, while others recommend scalp massages and alternatives like red light therapy.
community PSA: If you're using one of the commercialized subscription services for oral finasteride in the USA, then you should check Amazon for a cheaper prescription
Switching to Amazon for finasteride prescriptions can save money, with a 90-day supply costing around $17 for Prime members. Oral minoxidil requires monitoring, so a local doctor is needed for that prescription.
community Finasteride and long term regrowth
Finasteride can lead to hair regrowth beyond the first year, with some users experiencing improvements for several years, though results vary. Most regrowth occurs in the first 1-2 years, but some continue to see gradual improvements over time.
community 1mg fin to 5mg dut experiencee
The user experienced varying results with different hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and dutasteride, with recent increased shedding after switching to a higher dose of dutasteride. They suspect the shedding is due to the dutasteride dose increase and question the effectiveness of dutasteride tablets from India.
community if Post Finasteride Syndrome is real. Why is it only the negative effects and not positive have log term effect?
Finasteride is used for hair loss, with mixed reports of no side effects and claims of long-term negative effects known as Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). The conversation debates the existence and causes of PFS, with differing opinions on whether it is psychological or real.
community Any finasteride users who maintained their hair for over 15 years?
Many users have maintained their hair using finasteride, with some also using minoxidil or dutasteride, reporting minimal side effects. Opinions vary on the necessity of DHT, with some users arguing its importance beyond puberty, while others believe it is unnecessary and that finasteride and dutasteride are safe and effective for hair maintenance.