Finasteride may affect prostate sensation and size, with some users reporting easier urination. Concerns exist about prostate shrinkage even at lower doses.
The conversation discusses using a lipodermal solution for hair loss, with concerns about sideeffects from multiple active ingredients. Users mention experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, noting sideeffects like brain fog and sexual issues.
The user experienced severe sideeffects when using topical Dutasteride and RU58841 together and is considering using them at different times of the day. They are seeking advice on whether this approach might reduce sideeffects.
A 39 year old female who has been taking finasteride for 1.5 months and is experiencing sideeffects 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.
Topical finasteride as a potential alternative to oral finasteride for reducing DHT levels on the scalp with fewer sideeffects, and other hair loss treatments such as minoxidil.
User experienced severe brain fog and anxiety from oral dutasteride and is considering dutasteride injections with PRP for hair loss, while currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil. They seek others' experiences with dutasteride mesotherapy and its sideeffects.
This conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically oral minoxidil and finasteride. Users discussed the potential sideeffects of using these drugs, as well as their experiences with them.
A long-term finasteride user experienced sideeffects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.
A 27-year-old male using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling for hair loss shared blood test results and experienced sideeffects with Finasteride. Adjusting the Finasteride dosage helped reduce sideeffects.
A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hair loss. They experienced some sideeffects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.
The user reports taking high dosage oral minoxidil (10mg/day) for hair growth, which causes facial bloating. They tried using the diuretic furosemide to reduce bloating, but it was ineffective.
An 18-year-old has been using minoxidil since March 2024 with good results but experienced sexual sideeffects from topical finasteride and oral finasteride, leading to stress and heavy hair shedding. They are concerned about the sideeffects of finasteride, potential initial shedding, and whether stopping finasteride will worsen hair loss.
Some people may not respond to topical minoxidil due to low SULT1A1 enzyme activity, but oral minoxidil can be effective. Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness, and some users prefer oral minoxidil despite sideeffects.
A user experienced sideeffects from hair loss treatment and contacted HIMS, resulting in their subscription being canceled. They were taking Zinc to manage symptoms and are considering consulting a doctor.
User experienced hair thickening with pyri but also sideeffects like reduced sex drive. Stopping pyri and returning to CB restored sex drive, suggesting pyri may go systemic or be incorrectly formulated.
A Spanish dermatologist suggests sulforaphane for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) due to its potential to remove DHT metabolites, though high dosages are needed. A topical formulation might be possible.
A 19-year-old concerned about long-term effects of 5AR inhibitors on physical appearance. They have used finasteride and plan to try dutasteride or RU58841; responses suggest improved skin, hair, and confidence.
Low-dose topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT with fewer sideeffects than oral finasteride, though it can still lower blood serum DHT. Users report varying experiences, with some finding topical use effective and side-effect-free, while others note significant DHT suppression.
A user experienced puffy nipples and lumps from finasteride, leading to a dilemma between continuing treatment with potential surgery or accepting hair loss. They restarted finasteride at a lower dose with supplements but still face sideeffects and are seeking advice on whether to persist or stop.
OP experienced erectile dysfunction after taking a 0.5 mg dutasteride capsule for hair loss and is considering switching to finasteride. A user suggested consulting a dermatologist and possibly trying topical treatments if sideeffects persist.
A dermatologist prescribed methionine with vitamins for hair loss, but the user is doubtful and plans to seek finasteride in France. The user is unsure why finasteride or minoxidil wasn't prescribed, suspecting concerns about sideeffects or strength.
A 25-year-old experiencing genetic hair loss used minoxidil, biotin, and cystine but stopped due to routine fatigue, leading to worsened hair loss and unwanted body hair growth. They are hesitant about finasteride due to potential sideeffects and are seeking advice on effective treatments.
Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected sideeffects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar sideeffects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.
Topical dutasteride is considered for hair loss, but concerns about systemic absorption and sideeffects like reduced libido are common. Users have mixed results, with some preferring oral finasteride or dutasteride despite sideeffects, while others find topical treatments beneficial but challenging.
A user has been taking finasteride 1mg for 10 years without sideeffects but is concerned about high estradiol levels affecting weight loss. Another user suggests using estradiol blockers under medical supervision to manage the levels.
Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride may be linked to health risks like fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dry eye disease, and potential kidney disease. Some users believe the risks are low and the medications are generally safe.
Finasteride not only inactivates the 5a reductase enzyme but also affects the 5b reductase enzyme in a dose-dependent manner, which can impact sexual behavior and brain activity. The user experienced significant hair regrowth and sideeffects on 1mg of finasteride, which diminished after reducing the dose to 0.5mg, leading to no sideeffects and further hair improvement.
Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms and potential sideeffects. Discussion includes comparisons to Fluridil and questions about nanoparticle specificity and siRNA stability.
The conversation is about experiences with Dutasteride Mesotherapy and its symptoms compared to oral dutasteride. Users discuss the effectiveness and sideeffects of this treatment for hair loss.