User shares 1-year progress using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil daily. Others praise results, discuss when improvements appeared, and mention shedding phase.
A user's experience of gaining weight while taking Dutasteride, and suggestions on how to continue using it without the negative side effects, such as exercising and tracking calories or switching to Finasteride.
A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting a significant reduction in DHT levels and a complete loss of libido without other side effects. Another user agreed, discussing the negative impact on sexual drive and criticizing the community's attitude towards discussing side effects.
Adding creatine while using finasteride and minoxidil caused skin irritation and hair thinning. Creatine may affect DHT levels, leading to these issues.
Finasteride can reduce DHT in the genitalia, potentially causing side effects like reduced erections and penile fibrosis. Using PDE5 inhibitors like Tadalafil or Sildenafil may help maintain penile health and prevent fibrosis.
Two different experiences of using Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment, which caused headaches that took around a week to subside in both cases. Other users offered insight into their own experiences with the treatment or suggested alternate treatments such as RU58841 and Minoxidil.
A joke about someone named "Fin Diesel" living life one milligram at a time, referencing the treatments Finasteride and Minoxidil used to treat hair loss; users discussed whether the look would be better with or without hair.
The user's experience and success with taking finasteride to treat hair loss, which is confirmed by other users who have taken it without side effects. The user also advises that consulting a doctor before starting any kind of treatment for hair loss is important, as opposed to relying on self-made remedies available online.
A user's experience with finasteride and oral minoxidil for treating hair loss, which resulted in great regrowth and improved mental state. Other users asked questions about their own experiences with the treatments.
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This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.
The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.
A person experiencing hair loss is using finasteride and considering minoxidil but is worried about side effects like heart palpitations. They seek advice on continuing minoxidil, trying alternatives like microneedling, or considering a hair transplant.
The conversation discusses the difficulty in distinguishing between side effects of finasteride (like brain fog and loss of libido) and depression caused by hair loss. Users share experiences of severe depression while on finasteride, leading some to stop the treatment despite anxiety over hair loss.
A user shared their positive hair transplant results after 19 months without using finasteride or minoxidil, only vitamins. Some responses suggest concern over future hair loss without prevention treatments, while others congratulate or express jealousy.
The conversation discusses CRISPR-on & CRISPR-off as a potential cure for baldness, contrasting it with hair cloning and other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions the potential of mRNA for gene expression control and the prioritization of gene editing for severe genetic conditions.
Hair systems are effective for hair loss, offering benefits over treatments like finasteride. Personal choice and confidence in appearance are emphasized.
A 17-year-old is considering finasteride for hair loss but is advised to wait due to potential hormonal effects at a young age. Alternatives like minoxidil, micro-needling, vitamins, and lifestyle changes are suggested instead.
Dutasteride mesotherapy showed increased hair density and diameter without reducing serum DHT levels in a small study. However, the sample size was too small to make definitive claims about its efficacy.
The conversation is about whether it is safe to take Xeljanz, a JAK inhibitor, while also taking finasteride for hair loss. The concern is that Xeljanz weakens the immune system, which could be risky.
Finasteride helped users feel better about hair loss, with some experiencing positive changes in confidence and reduced anxiety. Despite initial concerns, users reported satisfaction with the treatment over several months.
A user plans to experiment with creating new hair follicles using methods like derma rolling, applying lithium chloride, tannic acid, and various other substances including caffeine, ketoconazole, and raspberry ketones. They also consider using anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and DHT inhibitors to potentially improve results.
Many people are switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride for hair loss treatment, believing Dutasteride to be more effective and sometimes experiencing fewer side effects. Some users report initial shedding with Dutasteride but suggest it may lead to better long-term results, while others experience side effects or choose to combine treatments like Minoxidil.
An 18-year-old is dealing with hair loss and considering minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include starting finasteride, saving for a hair transplant, embracing baldness, and focusing on self-improvement.
Some prefer hair systems for better appearance and confidence, while others find them costly and inauthentic. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are also considered.
PP405 shows promise in activating dormant hair follicles and increasing hair counts but lacks detailed efficacy data compared to minoxidil and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some optimism and skepticism about its effectiveness.
Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and potential mRNA therapies are discussed. There is skepticism about targeting specific genes due to the complex genetic nature of hair loss.
PP405 is seen as a potential breakthrough for converting vellus hairs to terminal hairs, with users expressing both hope and skepticism. It is compared to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, with discussions on side effects and marketing concerns.
A 30-year-old man is frustrated with hair loss despite using finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and PRP. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant performed by Dr. Bekir Bek in Ankara, involving 3,897 grafts. They stopped using minoxidil and finasteride before the procedure but restarted finasteride afterward and plan to reintroduce minoxidil in a few months.