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      community Met a doctor at the zoo who told me the TRUTH about Fin

      in Satire  748 upvotes 2 years ago
      A satirical post jokes about a user meeting a doctor at the zoo who praises finasteride (Fin) for hair loss treatment, claiming it has a low side-effect profile and is effective. Replies include humorous disbelief, comparisons to other risks, and some personal accounts of side effects from Fin.

      community Combining Topical and Oral Finasteride

      in General  82 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering combining 1mg oral finasteride with 0.1% topical finasteride due to reduced effectiveness after 5 years and is also using minoxidil twice daily. They previously tried dutasteride but stopped due to side effects and are hesitant to try RU58841.

      community Information regarding Follicusan DP?

      in Product  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      Follicusan DP is discussed as a potential alternative to Minoxidil without side effects, but information is scarce. It is noted to be of German origin and details on its mechanism are limited.

      community Roughly 3 years Finateride monotherapy. 25M

      in Progress Pictures  79 upvotes 11 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 [40m] 1yr results on 5mg oral Min, 3 months Fin + 8 months Dut

      in Progress Pictures  117 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 40-year-old man experienced significant hair density improvement after using 5mg oral Minoxidil for one year, 3 months of Finasteride, and 8 months of Dutasteride. Dutasteride was chosen for its stronger effect against DHT compared to Finasteride, and the user reported no side effects.

      community 45 years old - 4 months topical fin / min

      in Progress Pictures  114 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 45-year-old user shared progress pictures after 4 months of using a topical gel with 2.5% finasteride and 5% minoxidil once daily. The second picture shows significant improvement in hair growth.

      community 1 year oral fin (1.1 mg) and oral min (3 mg)

      in Progress Pictures  375 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a one-year update on using oral finasteride (1.1 mg) and oral minoxidil (3 mg) along with ketoconazole shampoo, reporting significant hair regrowth and satisfaction with the results despite some side effects like thicker eyebrows and chest hair. The user encourages others to start treatment early and plans to continue the current regimen for further improvement.

      community Logging myself monthly for dut 0.5 mg and min5mg oral

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is documenting their experience with oral dutasteride (dut) 0.5 mg and minoxidil (min) 5 mg for hair loss, planning to add RU58841 after three months. They previously used finasteride with success and are now experiencing increased shedding but also new hair growth.

      community Can i use a dut with tamsulosin?

      in Product  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using a product containing dutasteride and tamsulosin for hair loss. Users discuss separating the components and potential side effects like frequent urination and changes in libido.

      community Will taking DHT blockers at 17 prevent FULL facial bone growth?

      in Basic Questions  153 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 17-year-old is concerned that taking finasteride might affect facial bone growth and is considering switching to topical finasteride due to its reduced systemic effects. They are also using oral minoxidil and exploring other hair loss treatments like microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 3 month update on finasteride checking in

      in Finasteride  8 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user shared their 3-month experience using finasteride, reporting no side effects and noticeable hair improvement. Their regimen included finasteride, keto nizoral, biotin, multivitamins, omega-3, flaxseed, and a high-protein diet.

      community Finasteride increase in Estradiol?

      in Update  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced increased estradiol, nipple tenderness, and ED after taking finasteride. They are considering dose reduction to mitigate these effects.

      community DHT is higher on DUT than on FIN. Why?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the fluctuation of testosterone levels in men under 40 and the difference between serum DHT and scalp DHT. It also mentions that DHT levels are higher on Dutasteride than on Finasteride, which is unusual.

      community Severe Vitamin D deficiency?

      in Chat  15 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about severe Vitamin D deficiency and its potential link to hair loss. The user is already using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, and topical minoxidil for aggressive hair loss.

      community M43. 9 months on fin+min oral. Hairline regrowing

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  317 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 43-year-old experienced hairline regrowth after 9 months using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dermarolling, and vitamins. Users discussed the effectiveness and dosage of these treatments, with some expressing concerns about high doses and potential side effects.

      community Min + fin oral for eight months

      in Progress Pictures  342 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared progress pictures after using Minoxidil and oral Finasteride for eight months to treat hair loss. They experienced significant hair regrowth, and the discussion includes various opinions on the necessity and effectiveness of these treatments.

      community What would you recommend for slow hair loss? Fluri, pyri, cb?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 29-year-old experiencing slow hair loss is considering treatments like Fluridil, CB0301, and Pyrilutamide, and has been prescribed Minoxidil and Finasteride but prefers to avoid Finasteride. They are seeking advice on whether these treatments are worth trying.