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      community 28M Considering Dutasteride After Finasteride Side Effects; Seeking Advice

      in General  112 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 28-year-old male with severe hair loss is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects from oral finasteride, despite using topical minoxidil and finasteride with minimal improvement. He seeks advice on whether dutasteride might be effective without affecting libido.

      community one month progress but with better lighting

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures of hair growth after switching to oral minoxidil and finasteride, noting improved lighting in the photos. They experienced a faster heart rate for a few weeks and a slight decrease in libido as side effects.

      community Started seeing regrowth at month 5 of Fin

      in Is this regrowth?  12 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 months of using Finasteride, with no other treatments like Minoxidil or microneedling. He also reported an increase in libido and no other side effects.

      community Dutasteride is a Miracle Drug.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  250 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride is praised for improving skin and hair regrowth, with fewer side effects than finasteride. Users report mixed results on shedding and regrowth, with some experiencing enhanced libido and skin quality.

      community 1.5 years. Oral Fin and Min only.

      in Progress Pictures  517 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1 mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) daily, with minimal side effects. They also use testosterone to balance any libido effects from finasteride.

      community 2 Month Progress (Fin 1mg and Min( 2.5mg)

      in Update  106 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is happy with their 2-month progress using a 3-in-1 oral tablet containing finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, with minor side effects like slightly lower libido. They report no significant issues like breakouts and note that oral treatments are more effective than topical ones.

      community Great gains on 500mg fin and 1000mg min everyday

      in Satire  770 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses exaggerated hair growth results using 500mg finasteride and 1000mg minoxidil daily, with side effects including a bloody nose and lowered libido. It also jokes about microneedling, hair transplants, and elephants, suggesting the post is satirical.

      community Microneedling and minoxidil alone

      in Microneedling  39 upvotes 9 months ago
      A physician experienced hair thickening and new growth using microneedling and minoxidil, but stopped using topical finasteride due to side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. The physician plans to continue with microneedling and minoxidil, considering finasteride nonessential for cosmetic purposes.

      community 2 years on fin - hair recovery progress

      in Progress Pictures  277 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their two-year progress using finasteride 1mg daily for hair recovery, noting significant improvement with minimal side effects like a slight decrease in libido. They initially tried microneedling weekly for six months but discontinued it, and they are now experimenting with reducing the finasteride dose to 0.5mg daily.

      community 20M, 2.5 months, 1mg fin, topical min(local)

      in Progress Pictures  127 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 20-year-old male shares his 2.5-month progress using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, tretinoin, dermarolling, and ketoconazole for hair loss, noting slight libido decrease. Users discuss sourcing topical finasteride and request more photos to see the results.

      community Bloodwork after 17 months on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride for 17 months and recently switched to dutasteride. His bloodwork shows increased luteinizing hormone levels, possibly due to increased testosterone, with no side effects and improved libido.

      community Train your forehead and scalp muscles

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      Training scalp muscles to absorb more DHT is suggested as a hair loss solution, but users debate its effectiveness compared to medications like dutasteride and finasteride. Concerns about side effects of DHT blockers, such as reduced libido, are discussed, with some advocating for natural remedies like scalp massages and healthy living.

      community Need advice whether on starting Fin

      in General  217 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering starting finasteride for hair loss prevention, expressing concerns about potential side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. They are currently taking saw palmetto, vitamin D, zinc, vitamin C, and biotin but are unsure if these will be effective.

      community Low Estradiol while on 1mg Fin, what should I do?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user on 1mg finasteride for a year has low estradiol levels but no significant symptoms, and others suggest monitoring without immediate concern. Some users discuss potential effects of low estrogen, like low libido, but the user reports no erectile dysfunction.

      community Is Fin really the good standard

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old male has been taking 1mg finasteride daily for 8 months and using 5% minoxidil with tretinoin but is experiencing increased hair shedding and higher DHT levels. He is concerned about the effectiveness of finasteride and has noticed low libido and occasional ED.

      community 3 years finasteride, 6 months on oral minoxidil update

      in Progress Pictures  319 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride daily for 3-4 years and added 2.5mg oral minoxidil for 5 months, which accelerated progress. They reported a slight decrease in libido but no major side effects, and found oral minoxidil more convenient than topical.

      community 4 months update with minoxidil!

      in Progress Pictures  70 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 4-month progress using 5% topical minoxidil and 2 months of oral dutasteride for hair loss, experiencing significant shedding but also new hair growth. They reported side effects like increased body hair and temporary low libido, and are considering adding topical finasteride to their regimen.

      community (23M) 1.5 Years of Minoxidil & Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  998 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair and beard growth using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and finasteride (1mg) daily, with some initial shedding and a reduced libido. The treatment also unexpectedly thickened his eyebrows.

      community Why do so many people trash on finasteride?

      in Chat  247 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, especially on the crown, but can cause side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction in some users. Opinions are mixed, with some reporting positive results without side effects and others experiencing significant issues.

      community What happened to topical dutasteride??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical dutasteride is considered for hair loss, but concerns about systemic absorption and side effects like reduced libido are common. Users have mixed results, with some preferring oral finasteride or dutasteride despite side effects, while others find topical treatments beneficial but challenging.