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community Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset

in Update 153 upvotes 2 years ago

A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.

community My fin “sides” are positive

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 62 upvotes 5 years ago

Finasteride made the original poster feel better, with increased energy and less frequent urination, but they were advised to see a doctor due to potential prostate issues. Some users reported positive effects like increased libido and reduced anxiety, while others experienced negative side effects like brain fog and erectile dysfunction.

community Need a provider that doesn’t use PG Ethanol and also custom Fin concentration for a topical

in Product 3 upvotes 3 months ago

The user is experiencing scalp itching from a PG ethanol base in their hair loss treatment, which includes 0.025% finasteride and 2.5% minoxidil, and is seeking alternatives without PG or ethanol. Suggestions include Zeuss non-PG foam and Ulo, which do not use PG or hydrocortisone.

community Chinese Research Chemicals You Suggest

in Research/Science 3 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically RU58841, with mentions of side effects from finasteride and dutasteride. Alternatives like Pyri, KX-826, and Breezula are also mentioned.

community DHT blockers for women, and your experiences with them?

in Female 6 upvotes 5 years ago

A user shared their experience with Spironolactone for hair loss, noting it stopped hair loss and cleared acne but had side effects like frequent urination and potential kidney damage. They also mentioned Bicalutamide as a potentially more potent DHT blocker with fewer side effects and asked for others' experiences with DHT blockers for women.

community Scalp Itching and Red Spots on Finasteride After 2 Years, Ketoconazole Not Helping

in General 171 upvotes 5 months ago

The user has been experiencing severe scalp itching and red spots after using finasteride for two years, suspecting possible allergies or a fungal infection. Despite trying ketoconazole shampoo and stopping saw palmetto supplements, the symptoms persist, leading to increased hair loss.

community Does switching from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil cause less effectiveness?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 month ago

Switching from topical to oral minoxidil and dutasteride led to severe hair thinning and shedding, with no side effects. The user is unsure if this is a temporary shedding phase or if oral minoxidil is less effective.

community long term ru58841 users (3 years+), how is it going for you?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 8 months ago

Long-term RU58841 users discuss its effectiveness, with some finding it not worth the cost compared to other treatments like Dutasteride and Minoxidil. One user experienced side effects from a chemical company product, while another is regrowing hair after stopping RU58841.

community Diffuse thinning is the worst. Nothing helps.

in Update 5 months ago

The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and has tried treatments like topical and oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, melatonin, and caffeine without success. Despite using these treatments for over four years, the user reports continued hair thinning and is considering trying RU58841.

community Running out of finasteride

in General 43 upvotes 9 months ago

The user completed their first month using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil without issues but is concerned about a 2-3 day gap in their finasteride supply affecting progress. They are also seeking advice on obtaining a multi-month supply.

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