community Transient and Permanent Effects of Finasteride Use
Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity I’m considering stopping finasteride
The user is considering stopping finasteride due to depression, anxiety, and difficulty building muscle, despite its effectiveness in stopping hair loss. Suggestions include reducing the dose, switching to topical solutions, or consulting a doctor for alternatives like dutasteride or RU58841.
community 5 months Finasteride and minoxidil.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, Amanp2002, has been using a combination of topical finasteride and minoxidil for 5 months to treat hair loss.
community 3-Month Progress, Minoxidil Foam, 0.5mm Micro-Needling Weekly, and biotin.
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 hair loss which had started at age 19. They plan to further their treatment by adding finasteride soon.
community Almost 5 month on treatment. Fin and min some vitamins. I micro needled maybe 4 times. I’m sorry these are the best pictures for comparison. Ask me any questions!
The conversation is about a person's nearly 5-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, some vitamins, and occasional microneedling to treat hair loss, with noticeable improvement in hair growth. They also mention not using creatine or performance-enhancing drugs.
community Has been on minoxidil for 5 years. Microneedling for 4 weeks no results.
The user has used minoxidil for five years and added microneedling for four weeks without seeing results. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised that hair loss will persist without a DHT blocker.
community 11 months progress, HRT + Fin + Min
A transwoman shared her 11-month progress using hormone replacement therapy (HRT), finasteride, and minoxidil, reporting significant hair regrowth and satisfaction with the results. The discussion included various perspectives on HRT, its effects on hair and sexual function, and personal experiences with similar treatments.
community How is dht not beneficial to you?
DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.
community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
community IVF process on Finasteride and effects of stopping finasteride.
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 hair loss.