A user stopped finasteride after 15 years due to severe sideeffects, which improved after quitting. They maintained most of their hair and are considering alternatives like topical treatments or RU58841.
Finasteride users discuss potential sideeffects, including Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS), with varying opinions on its legitimacy and impact. Some users report sideeffects like changes in semen consistency and reduced pre-ejaculate, while others emphasize the rarity and reversibility of sideeffects.
A user experienced severe sexual sideeffects and man boobs after 11 months of finasteride use, despite initial positive results for hair growth. They are discontinuing finasteride and caution others about potential risks, suggesting that sideeffects may be more common than reported.
The user experienced positive hair growth with finasteride but developed gut issues, dry skin, thinning eyebrows, fatigue, low libido, and erection difficulties after stopping it. They are seeking advice on whether to resume finasteride or stay off it to recover.
A user reported visible hair regrowth after using finasteride for almost six months and inquired if results continue improving over time. They also mentioned using finasteride with sulforaphane and experiencing only minor sideeffects initially.
A user experienced erectile issues after 7 months of using Finasteride and sought advice. Responses varied, with some suggesting breaks and others sharing similar sideeffects or dismissing concerns.
The conversation discusses whether stemoxydine needs to be used for life for hair loss treatment. One user suggests that stemoxydine does not require lifelong use and can make hair exit the resting phase faster, but the benefits may be temporary.
The conversation is about someone who has not seen hair regrowth after 6 months on finasteride alone, asking if others have experienced delayed results. Some responses indicate that results can sometimes be seen after 12 months, with full effects up to 24 months.
A user shared their 2-year progress using finasteride every other day with no sideeffects. Others discussed their experiences, shedding cycles, and patience with the treatment.
Stemoxydine's effects on hair growth are uncertain and not well-studied, with users reporting mixed results and concerns about maintaining gains. Some users combine it with 5AR inhibitors like Dutasteride, but results vary, and conditions like lichen planopilaris complicate treatment.
The user experienced sideeffects like heart palpitations, chest tightness, and fatigue from using 5% minoxidil foam once daily. They are considering switching to a 2% concentration due to lingering symptoms like lightheadedness and brain fog.
The user improved hair health by using a topical spray with Minoxidil (7%) and Finasteride (0.3%), switching to Nizoral shampoo with 1% ketoconazole, and applying a multi-peptide serum for hair density. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy scalp for effective hair regrowth.
Switching milk brands cleared scalp inflammation and other symptoms, but hair shedding continues. The user hopes shedding will stop as hair cycles progress.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant in Turkey using the DHI and Sapphire FUE techniques, without taking finasteride or minoxidil post-surgery. They emphasized that transplanted hairs from the donor area are resistant to hair loss, but acknowledged that native hairs might still thin without medication.
The user started using finasteride and minoxidil in October 2025 and noticed hair growth and thickening after three months, despite initial concerns about sideeffects. They are hopeful for continued progress and grateful for the support from the forum community.
The user is considering adding Pyrilutamide or Alfatradiol as a topical treatment for hair loss after oral Finasteride and Dutasteride became less effective. Other users suggest Pyrilutamide for its safety profile, while one user shares positive experiences with RU58841 for reducing scalp itch and improving hairline.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users discuss "DHT itch" at receding hairlines and suggest using dutasteride or ketoconazole shampoo for relief.
The user shared their hair loss journey, using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting progress and some sideeffects like minor gynecomastia. They plan to switch fully to dutasteride while continuing minoxidil, and they experienced shedding primarily from finasteride.
A 31-year-old male experienced sideeffects from various hair loss treatments, including finasteride and dutasteride, and is considering mesotherapy with dutasteride as a last resort. Another user tried mesotherapy for four months without significant change but experienced no sideeffects.
A 23-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has been using 5% topical minoxidil, 1 mg oral finasteride, and recently switched to 1.25 mg oral minoxidil. They are hopeful for regrowth with this new regimen, which includes biotin, iron, vitamins, Nioxin shampoo, and rosemary serum.
A user shared their 2-month progress using oral and topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, topical rosemary oil, keto shampoo, a derma pen, and scalp massages for hair loss. They reported significant improvement and plan to continue with updates.
The conversation is about someone who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over three years without satisfactory results for hair thinning. They have started using dutasteride and added RU58841 seven months ago but have not seen improvements yet.
A female with AGA is considering buying finasteride online due to its effectiveness at higher doses, despite concerns about legitimacy and potential scams. She has tried spironolactone without success and is seeking advice on purchasing finasteride from websites like minoxidilexpress.
A user with PCOS experienced hair loss and found success using a triple dose of O.N.E Omega by Pure Encapsulations after discovering low Omega fatty acids. Biotin provided minimal improvement, but the Omega supplement significantly restored hair.
The user discussed their positive experience with Him's Minoxidil and Finasteride product and Biotin pills for hair loss treatment over a year. Another user asked when they started noticing hair thickening and volume increase on their temples.
The conversation is about making a solution of RU58841 using propanediol instead of propylene glycol due to skin irritation. The user seeks advice on whether this substitution is acceptable.
The conversation is about a person who has been using finasteride for 12 months and minoxidil for 4 years, but is still experiencing hair loss. They are considering trying oral minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, and azelaic acid as potential treatments.