A user is using oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, and drinking topical minoxidil for hairloss, despite health warnings. Switching from finasteride to dutasteride did not improve hair density.
The user is considering stopping finasteride due to depression, anxiety, and difficulty building muscle, despite its effectiveness in stopping hairloss. Suggestions include reducing the dose, switching to topical solutions, or consulting a doctor for alternatives like dutasteride or RU58841.
Concerns about finasteride affecting sperm quality and embryo abnormalities during IVF. The user plans to stop finasteride for 6 months and use minoxidil, microneedling, a red light cap, and saw palmetto shampoo to manage hairloss.
A 21-year-old male uses minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hairloss but still experiences progression with high DHT levels. Suggestions include increasing dosages, checking for deficiencies, considering a hair system, or consulting a specialist.
Finasteride may lower allopregnanolone levels, potentially affecting mood, but many users report improved mental health due to reduced hairloss. Experiences with finasteride and dutasteride vary, with some experiencing side effects and others finding them beneficial for hair retention and overall happiness.
A clean diet, including cutting sugar, gluten, and dairy, improved hair health and reduced shedding for a user on oral minoxidil and finasteride, but reverting to an old diet worsened hair condition. While diet impacts hair health, genetic factors and treatments like topical ketoconazole and hydrocortisone are also important for managing hairloss.
The user has been using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and vitamin D for 8 months with no improvement in hairloss. They are considering trying RU58841 or a hair transplant due to the ineffectiveness of current treatments.
Some men have strong balding genetics that treatments like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, or Finasteride may not fully address. Early intervention is believed to help, but many accept hairloss without treatment.
Dutasteride users report mixed experiences, with some experiencing significant hair shedding and others seeing improvement after initial shedding. Many users switch from finasteride to dutasteride, hoping for better results, but reactions vary widely, with some facing allergies or worsening hairloss.
The user has been using topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for hairloss without success, and is advised to reduce microneedling frequency and consider oral finasteride or dutasteride. It is noted that finasteride may not work for everyone, and some users suggest checking hormone levels and deficiencies.
The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hairloss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hairloss and treatment response.
Some people avoid finasteride due to side effects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hairloss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.
TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hairloss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.
The user has been using finasteride daily since 2020, dutasteride twice weekly since September, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, microneedling monthly, and ketoconazole semi-often. They are feeling lost about their hairloss progress after one year on this regimen.
A user experienced no reduction in DHT levels after 8 months of finasteride, despite initial improvement in hairloss. They are considering switching to dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hairloss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.
User shared progress pictures after 9 months of using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and estradiol for hairloss. Significant regrowth was noted, especially after starting estradiol.
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 hairloss. 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.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hairloss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.
The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride, including Post Finasteride Syndrome, with varied personal experiences and differing views on the credibility of information sources. Some participants also discuss using minoxidil as a hairloss treatment.
A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oral minoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hairloss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.
The user, Albertgejmr, is happy with their progress in treating hairloss using 15mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg Dutasteride. Some users express concern about the high dosage and potential side effects.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, ZadarskiDrake, has been using minoxidil and finasteride for two years to treat hairloss. They apply minoxidil at night and have not experienced negative effects on muscle gains. They also mention using a needle pin for hair treatment.
The user, Salty-Peace-577, shared their 5-month update on using 0.5mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for hairloss. They experienced significant hair growth, particularly in their eyebrows, and shared their regimen and tips for hair growth. Some users in the conversation also discussed the side effects they experienced with different dosages of the medications.
User used Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil for one year to treat hairloss. They discussed possibly trying RU58841 or pyrilutamide in the future.
Kintor Pharma has started a Phase II trial in China for GT20029, a potential new treatment for hairloss. Participants are discussing the significance, potential release dates, and comparing it to other treatments and technologies like stem cell hair transplants and SAMIRNA.
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hairloss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hairloss.
Progress (in a good way). How often did you take biotin?
KarensAnon: I took biotin once daily.
KarensAnon has made 3-month progress with the use of Minoxidil foam, 0.5mm micro-needling weekly, and biotin to combat hairloss which had started at age 19. They plan to further their treatment by adding finasteride soon.
An increase in libido associated with the use of Pyri, and a discussion about how it may be working comparably to other hairloss treatments such as RU58841, Finasteride and Minoxidil.
A user's 8 month progress with treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, derma roller, ketoconazole shampoo and stemoxydine to combat hairloss. Others have shared their own experiences and regrowth results with similar treatments.