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Dutasteride and finasteride can cause watery ejaculate, which may persist for some users. Zinc supplements or switching to topical treatments are suggested to alleviate this side effect.

A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.

The user is experiencing significant hair shedding and suspects it may be due to low serum ferritin levels rather than worsening androgenetic alopecia. They have resumed iron supplementation and are seeking additional solutions to address the shedding.

An 18/19-year-old male started balding at 16 and initially saw hair growth with minoxidil, but results diminished over time. He switched dermatologists and is now using a regimen of topical finasteride, minoxidil, vitamin D, and supplements, hoping for better results.

A 25-year-old is frustrated with hair loss and inability to grow facial hair despite using oral finasteride and minoxidil for over a year. Suggestions include trying topical treatments, considering a hair system, or seeking professional help for mental health.

Hair loss is humorously blamed on ancient selection preferences, with discussions on genetics and societal norms. Treatments like finasteride are mentioned as modern solutions.

Users discuss the effectiveness of low-dose topical finasteride (0.005-0.05%) for hair loss, often combined with minoxidil. Some report stable results or new growth, but it's unclear if improvements are due to finasteride or minoxidil.

A 26 year old female diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia who is interested in treatments such as spironolactone, finasteride and Minoxidil to help her hair loss but is worried about side effects like muscle gain, sex drive and effectiveness.

A 20-year-old with anxiety and depression is considering finasteride for hair loss but is worried about potential side effects. They decide to consult a doctor and consider starting with a low dose, while also exploring topical finasteride as a potentially safer option.

Regret over not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil earlier, leading to significant hair loss. Users discuss coping strategies, including buzzing hair, staying on medications, and considering future treatments.

A 19-year-old is concerned that starting finasteride for early hair loss might affect future beard growth. They plan to use minoxidil and finasteride due to a family history of male pattern baldness but worry about the impact on facial hair development.

A female with male-pattern hair loss (AGA) is seeking help after unsuccessful treatments with spironolactone and supplements, and is considering oral minoxidil and finasteride despite concerns about medication side effects. She has ruled out hormonal birth control and PRP/PRFM, and is looking into further medical advice due to abnormal lab results.

The user experienced a diminished orgasm sensation after two days on finasteride. They noted a decrease in sexual drive and slower erections but were most concerned about the lack of climax sensation.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, estradiol, and spironolactone, with a focus on their effects on hair regrowth and gender transition. The original poster shares their personal experience with these treatments, emphasizing that estradiol and spironolactone should not be used by those who want to maintain a masculine appearance.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments without using Minoxidil, Finasteride, or Dutasteride, focusing on addressing hormonal issues and low ferritin levels. Suggestions include consulting a hematologist, checking for vitamin D deficiency, thyroid issues, anemia, and considering serums with copper peptides.

The user stopped finasteride while trying to conceive and switched to oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil foam, tretinoin, and microneedling. They are considering dutasteride mesotherapy but are unsure of its safety during conception.

The conversation suggests that abstaining from ejaculation for a few months may help stop or reverse hair loss by potentially increasing testosterone and reducing DHT levels. It also mentions the use of minoxidil and finasteride as effective treatments for maintaining hair after a hair transplant.

The conversation is about future hair loss treatments. Current treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with potential future treatments like GT20029, TDM-105795, JW0061, and follicle cloning.

Finasteride is humorously blamed for causing car problems and bizarre side effects. Users joke about switching to treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil.

The user plans to start a 12-month finasteride treatment to combat aggressive hair loss, with regular monitoring of thyroid levels, testosterone, DHT, liver enzymes, PSA, and iron levels. They seek advice on additional monitoring and aim to balance results with minimal side effects.

A 21 year old who has been taking various treatments for hair loss such as dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil and finasteride with no results. Other users share their experiences of dealing with hair loss at an early age and offer advice on how to cope.

A 27-year-old male with diffuse hair loss, including the donor area, did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil. He suspects his hair loss may be linked to a mild connective tissue disorder, possibly affecting the structural support of hair follicles, rather than being purely hormonal.

The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

The conversation is about the mental toll of hair loss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.

Fluridil is hard to obtain and only available in Slovakia and Czechia, with no systemic side effects but possibly limited effectiveness compared to finasteride. The original poster is using finasteride and minoxidil without success and is considering trying fluridil despite its cost.

An 18-year-old experiencing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis has tried finasteride, dutasteride, and various shampoos without success. They are considering anti-androgens like RU58841 and KX-826 for oil control and dandruff reduction.

Despite using treatments like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and GHK-Cu injections, the individual continues to experience aggressive hair thinning and is seeking a specialist for further help. Suggestions include trying finasteride, dermarolling, or another hair transplant.

Hair loss is worsening despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and rosemary oil, possibly due to stress, hormone changes, and environmental factors. Improvement was noted with a soft water filter, but recent stress may have exacerbated the issue.

A user on finasteride for 8 months shared bloodwork results showing increased testosterone and estradiol levels, with concerns about high LH. Responses advised monitoring for symptoms but noted levels are within reference ranges.

A 23-year-old male plans to temporarily stop finasteride to donate plasma for financial reasons and seeks alternative hair loss treatments like minoxidil, ketoconazole, or RU58841 during this period. He is open to suggestions to prevent further hair loss until he can resume finasteride.