A user experienced hairline improvement after four weeks on 1.5mg dutasteride but had sideeffects like reduced libido and sensitive nipples. They plan to switch to finasteride to manage these sideeffects.
The conversation humorously discusses the sideeffects of finasteride, particularly sexual dysfunction. Users share mixed experiences, with some reporting issues and others not.
The user started a hair loss treatment with 1mg oral finasteride daily, PRP injections, and Ketoconazole shampoo, noticing reduced hair fall and slight improvement at the temples. They are concerned about potential sideeffects, which can vary in onset and duration.
People worrying about hair loss and the effects of Finasteride on erections, which a transgirl has experienced no change from taking it with other medications. The discussion suggests that people should stop worrying so much.
Finasteride can cause sexual sideeffects like reduced libido and weaker erections, but experiences vary. Some users switch to dutasteride or topical treatments, while others stop finasteride to restore normal sexual function.
The user experienced sideeffects with 1mg finasteride and is considering using a 0.5mg dose to prevent them. Another user suggested splitting the pills to achieve the lower dose.
A user experienced severe testicular pain after two weeks on oral finasteride. Another user suggested that while rare, this sideeffect can occur and recommended considering topical finasteride if the pain persists.
GT20029 showed significant hair growth and safety in phase II trials, with no adverse sexual events. Users are hopeful but concerned about future costs and systemic effects.
User tried oral finasteride, topical finasteride, topical dutasteride, and RU58841 but experienced sideeffects. They discuss upcoming treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, gt20029, and KY19382 as potential options.
The user is experiencing hair loss despite using estradiol, bicalutamide, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They stopped minoxidil temporarily, which worsened their condition, and are considering oral minoxidil but are concerned about sideeffects and cost.
A user experienced hair loss and sideeffects from oral finasteride, leading them to consider switching to topical finasteride to reduce sideeffects while maintaining hair. Another user suggested trying dutasteride under medical supervision, noting individual differences in sideeffects.
A user experienced increased pimples and cysts after two years on dutasteride, possibly due to hormonal changes. Suggestions included seeing an endocrinologist, using supplements like boron and DIM, adjusting diet, and reducing body fat to manage sideeffects.
The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibitors with dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss, which can prevent testosterone from turning into estrogen but may lead to increased DHT and potentially make finasteride less effective. There's concern about proper dosing and sideeffects like gynecomastia and emotional changes.
The user started oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and finasteride (1.25mg) for hair loss but experienced decreased libido, weaker erections, and sleep issues after a week. They stopped finasteride and are considering lowering the dosage due to concerns about sideeffects.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced noticeable hair regrowth without sideeffects, though some users questioned the necessity of such a potent treatment given the minimal hair loss. The conversation also touched on potential sideeffects of dutasteride, such as reduced sperm quality, but the user reported no issues.
The conversation discusses the effects of finasteride on hair loss and its potential neurological and sexual sideeffects. Users share personal experiences, with some reporting positive outcomes and others expressing concerns about cognitive function.
The user's consideration of taking finasteride as a short-term treatment, while awaiting advances in medical technology such as Pyrilutamide and GT20029; other users' experiences with Finasteride, including potential sideeffects.
Combining oral dutasteride with topical minoxidil and finasteride is being considered to improve hair regrowth. The user is concerned about potential sideeffects and seeks experiences from others.
Finasteride can aid hair regrowth but may cause sideeffects like depression and sexual dysfunction. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, highlighting varied responses and the importance of informed treatment choices.
The user is considering switching from finasteride to oral dutasteride due to sideeffects and lack of regrowth. They are unable to access topical dutasteride and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with oral dutasteride.
A 23-year-old male experienced nipple sensitivity after taking 0.5 mg finasteride for 2.5 months, with blood tests showing increased testosterone and estrogen levels. He stopped finasteride temporarily and seeks advice to prevent gynecomastia.
Akinfenrawr experienced negative sideeffects from oral finasteride and RU58841, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They discuss various options, including raloxifene, oral dutasteride, liposomal finasteride, Breezula, Pyrilutamide, SM04554, and sulforaphane, but have concerns about efficacy, availability, and cost.
The user experiences severe sideeffects from finasteride and dutasteride, including low libido and anxiety, and is currently using oral minoxidil despite shortness of breath. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss, having tried pyrilutamide, fluridil, and RU58841 with no success, and are considering future treatments or a hair transplant.
The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss and experienced a significant reduction in hair shedding and an improvement in hair quality with only mild sideeffects. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride, which caused sideeffects, and are now combining pyrilutamide with minoxidil and tretinoin.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride improved erections, sex drive, and mood for one user, though experiences vary widely. Some users report fewer sideeffects with dutasteride, while others experience more severe issues or hair loss.
The user experienced severe sexual sideeffects from topical finasteride with minoxidil but found no sideeffects with low-dose dutasteride and finasteride serums from Ulo after a hair transplant. They also used a hair growth serum with saw palmetto without sideeffects.
An 18-year-old male stopped using finasteride due to sideeffects and plans to start topical dutasteride, considering it a potential solution with fewer sideeffects. He continues using minoxidil despite no noticeable results and is exploring other treatments like RU58841.