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      community My Experience With Finasteride

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 3 years ago
      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.

      community Anybody else lost a lot of gains on pyrilutamide?

      in Update  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and the ineffectiveness of a treatment called pyrilutamide, with one user experiencing negative results and questioning the product's authenticity.

      community Can selenium be harmful to hair?

      in Product  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after taking a multivitamin containing selenium and questioned if selenium was the cause. The conversation revolves around the potential negative effects of selenium on hair health.

      community Stopped minoxidil for a year after a year of using it. Starting again.

      in Minoxidil  158 upvotes 3 years ago
      ? 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.

      community Supplementation increasing T levels

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about using finasteride for hair loss and considering supplements like ginseng or ashwagandha to boost testosterone levels. Concerns are raised about potential negative effects on hair due to increased DHT conversion, and it's suggested that natural testosterone boosters may not significantly impact those with already high testosterone levels.

      community Going to start the sulforaphane experiment

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including minoxidil and finasteride, and their negative side effects. They outlined a new treatment plan involving microneedling, various supplements, minoxidil foam, ketoconazole shampoo, and an anti-inflammatory diet, with plans to document progress over three months. Another user responded, indicating their own similar efforts were a waste of money.

      community Anyone Taking CB-03-01

       7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation is about someone seeking information on long-term users of CB-03-01 for hair loss, having experienced negative side effects from finasteride and facing rapid hair thinning.

      community Fin update

      in Finasteride  7 upvotes 9 years ago
      User took 1mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole weekly for 5 months, seeing slight hairline regrowth and no major side effects except temporary dry eyes. They encourage others to try finasteride despite negative stories online.

      community Why is there no feedback on pge2/setipiprant?

      in Question  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation questions the lack of feedback on the effectiveness of PGE2 and setipiprant for hair loss, despite their availability. The user is puzzled by the absence of reviews or results, whether positive or negative.

      community Topical Dutasteride usage plan + build up prevention

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses using a 0.03% topical Dutasteride solution for hair loss, as it may be more effective than Finasteride with fewer systemic side effects. OP plans to apply it daily for 100 days, then reduce frequency, due to past negative cognitive effects from oral treatments.

      community 4 months progress - fin/min/keto/biotin

      in Minoxidil  901 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using a 4-in-1 topical treatment from Hims, which includes minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin, over four months. The user reported increased body and beard hair, skin changes, and no negative sexual side effects, while others noted the rapid and impressive results as atypical.

      community Bloodflow/Natural Remedies for receding hairline

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old male successfully stopped hair loss and improved hair density using red light therapy, saw palmetto, vitamins, L-Arginine, fish oil, derma rolling, and specific shampoos, after experiencing negative effects from minoxidil and finasteride. He emphasizes focusing on blood flow and natural remedies, noting significant improvements in hair and beard fullness.

      community Warning: Him's fraudulently reactivated subscription and refused to refund.

      in Treatment  215 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hims reactivated a subscription without consent, leading to unauthorized charges for Finasteride and Minoxidil products, and refused to issue a refund until a bank dispute was filed. Users discussed alternative, cheaper sources for these treatments and shared similar negative experiences with Hims.

      community 1.5 months in, looking pretty good

      in Progress Pictures  357 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user's positive experience with hair loss treatment after 1.5 months, using topical finasteride, minoxidil, keto shampoo, and minoxidil shampoo, despite the drying effect of keto shampoo and a change in hair texture due to accutane. Responses include congratulations, personal experiences with hair loss treatments, and a mention of accutane's negative impact on hair.

      community One month experience on Fin 1mg/day

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 28-year-old started finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss, later reducing to 3 times a week. Positive effects include better gym performance, reduced social anxiety, and improved skin health, while negative effects include some erectile dysfunction and nipple sensitivity.

      community Making your own RT1640 in China

      in Research/Science 4 years ago
      RT1640, a combination of cyclosporin A, minoxidil, and RT175, is discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth and repigmentation. The unique formulation aims to enhance hair follicle growth and restore hair pigment without the negative side effects of immunosuppressants.

      community 14 yrs Fighting the Good Fight - A Summary

      in Treatment  38 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared their 14-year experience with hair loss treatments, primarily using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral. They highlighted the effectiveness of finasteride despite some side effects and emphasized the importance of early prevention and the potential for negative selection bias in online reviews.

      community Justifications for starting Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  14 upvotes 5 years ago
      An 18-year-old decided to start taking finasteride for hair loss, justifying it by stating that finasteride is the most effective treatment available and that the risk of side effects is low, with clinical trials showing it stops hair loss in 80% of men. The user encourages others not to be deterred by negative forum posts and to consider their own experience and clinical data.

      community 3 Months Finasteride Log: Below Baseline

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 23-year-old male is using finasteride (1mg daily), derma rolling, and Nizoral for hair loss treatment, experiencing increased shedding and side effects like anxiety, decreased libido, and fatigue. Despite no positive changes in hair after three months, he plans to continue finasteride and may consider RU58841 or CB as future treatments, avoiding minoxidil due to past negative experiences.

      community Redensyl Megathread !!!!

       45 upvotes 6 years ago
      Redensyl, which is a topical alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss. It may have advantages such as not making the hair greasy and lasting longer after discontinuing use than minoxidil. There are some positive reports from users, but also some negative ones, so it's unclear how effective this treatment will be in comparison to Minoxidil and other treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.

      community My results & the importance of nutrition on hair health and growth. (M/30, Diffuse Thinner)

       5 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 30-year-old man with diffuse hair thinning shared his hair regrowth regimen, which includes increasing Vitamin D intake, taking oral castor oil, using a dermapen, and various supplements like Glycine, K2, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Aspirin, Sodium Bicarbonate, and a multivitamin. He also mentioned inconsistent use of Minoxidil, Peppermint Oil, Zix, and topical Castor Oil, and negative side effects from Finasteride, RU58841, and Nizoral.

      community 6-months on Hims topical minoxidal and finasteride combination, and microneedling once every week or two. The before pic was taken with the front iphone camera so is lower resolution which makes a comparison hard, but perhaps seeing some minor gains in individual hairs thickening.

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      Using a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, plus microneedling, to treat hair loss; the progress made by the original poster over 6 months; the potential for further results with longer use; and the possibility of seeking alternatives such as a hair transplant or system.