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A 17-year-old is considering finasteride for hair loss but is advised to wait due to potential hormonal effects at a young age. Alternatives like minoxidil, micro-needling, vitamins, and lifestyle changes are suggested instead.

The user is 6 months post-hair transplant and uses finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, along with supplements like omega-3, vitamin D3, and zinc. They are experiencing significant shedding and seek advice on whether the medications are effective and if the shedding will settle.

Hair loss treatments, specifically 5AR inhibitors, can impact neurosteroids and sexual health. The effects of topical fin/dut on tissue-specific DHT levels are unclear.

The conversation discusses GT20029, a compound by Kintor Pharma that degrades androgen receptors and is in trials, with potential as a hair loss cure. Another promising treatment mentioned is an antibody that blocks prolactin and has shown positive results in macaques.

The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sexual function, with many users reporting reduced libido and weaker erections despite continuing the treatment to prevent hair loss. Some users suggest checking hormone levels or switching to different dosages or treatments like dutasteride, while others share mixed experiences regarding the severity of side effects.

A 31-year-old man, between Norwood 4 and 5, is considering hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is concerned about side effects. He is exploring options with doctors and considering a hair transplant, noting that some clinics require medication before and after the procedure.

The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including cognitive and sexual issues, despite its effectiveness for hair growth. They are considering switching to RU58841 and seek insights from others who have made a similar change.

A 21-year-old female shared her 4-month hair growth progress using Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, Theradome LLLT, Viviscal vitamins, and PRP treatments twice. Commenters praised her progress and discussed other treatments like microneedling, but she noted her dermatologist advised against it due to potential scalp damage.

The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibiting supplements like DIM and Grape Seed extract while on finasteride for hair loss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on combining these supplements with finasteride.

A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral and topical finasteride, minoxidil, and Nutrafol, experiencing side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced libido. They are considering adjusting their treatment plan and exploring other options like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, or a hair system.

The user experienced a decrease in libido after long-term use of Finasteride and wonders if it's related to the medication. Responses suggest that hormonal changes and libido fluctuations are normal and may not be solely due to Finasteride.

Finasteride can quickly raise estradiol levels by blocking DHT, allowing testosterone to convert to estrogen. Taking finasteride for just a few days can affect blood test results.

The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.

A 19-year-old male shared his negative experience with finasteride, including side effects like vision issues, genital changes, pain, swollen lymph nodes, and mood alterations, which resolved after stopping the medication. He suggests alternative hair loss treatments like exercise, diet, possibly avoiding masturbation, topical anti-androgens, and dermarolling, emphasizing mental health over aesthetics.

A user reported full recovery from Post Finasteride Syndrome after 6 months of HCG treatment. They used 250IU of HCG three times a week.

A user shared their hair restoration journey after a botched transplant, highlighting successful results with 8000 grafts and 5mg oral minoxidil, while choosing not to use finasteride due to potential side effects. The user reported no side effects from minoxidil, except for extra body hair, and expressed satisfaction with the current results.

User tried oral finasteride, topical finasteride, topical dutasteride, and RU58841 but experienced side effects. They discuss upcoming treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, gt20029, and KY19382 as potential options.

A 21-year-old woman diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) who is considering treatments such as spironolactone, minoxidil and finasteride to address her hair loss. The user also discusses potential solutions for concealing the appearance of her thinning hair, such as wigs or haircuts.

The conversation discusses hair regrowth treatments, specifically using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. The user experienced hair growth after switching to oral medications and adjusting dosages, with no significant side effects reported.

A 20-year-old with stage 3 hair loss saw good results using Topical Min 5%, Oral Fin 1mg, DHT Blocker Shampoo, and DHT blocking and Vitamin gummy. The doctor advised stopping Fin after six months due to hormone concerns, but the user is hesitant.

The drugs RU-58841, Pyrilutamide (KX-826), Apalutamide, Enzalutamide, and Darolutamide, which are nonsteroidal antiandrogens (NSAA), potentially impacting male fertility. Pyrilutamide, similar to Enzalutamide, may have reversible effects on fertility.

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.

A drug that regrows body parts, but not hair, sparking debate on hair loss treatments. Discussions include the use of finasteride, dutasteride, and the potential for new methods to restore hair.

The conversation discusses managing estradiol problems during finasteride treatment. Suggestions include stopping finasteride every 3 months for 2-3 weeks or reducing the dosage.

A 28-year-old male shares his hair loss journey, starting with a hair transplant in February 2024 and using finasteride, later switching to dutasteride in January 2025. He has not used minoxidil and is satisfied with the results, despite some side effects like temporary nipple pain and a spike in libido.

The user is using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and KX-826 for hair regrowth, noticing small improvements. They plan to add ketoconazole shampoo and consider a hair transplant with verteporfin after a year of treatment.

A user shared their progress after a 4,000-graft hair transplant, using finasteride (1.25 mg daily) and oral minoxidil (2.5 mg daily) for six months. They reported no side effects from the medication and noted significant improvement in hair density.

The conversation discusses using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, cialis, and metformin to protect hair and health. Some users caution against self-prescribing these drugs due to potential risks and complications.

A 25-year-old male experiencing hair loss and thinning since age 20 is seeking advice on effective DHT inhibitors. He lists various oral and topical treatments, excluding Minoxidil due to adverse effects.

A user is seeking alternatives to finasteride for hair loss during a planned break for family planning reasons. They inquire about pyrilutamide, cosmern, and other potential future treatments.