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community Blood test results and alternatives to oral finasteride

in Treatment 7 upvotes 11 months ago

The user experienced erectile dysfunction from oral finasteride and is considering alternatives like topical high-dose finasteride, RU58841, topical Latanoprost, and oral Minoxidil. Blood tests showed changes in testosterone and DHT levels, and the endocrinologist advised stopping finasteride.

community Help convince me to switch to oral min

in Minoxidil 145 upvotes 11 months ago

The user is considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil for convenience and better hair regrowth, despite concerns about side effects. They are also tapering off finasteride while starting dutasteride.

community Switching between topical(10%) and oral(2.5mg)

in Minoxidil 3 upvotes 11 months ago

The user is considering switching between topical minoxidil (10%) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) to manage hair shedding around the temples, while also using a dermaroller and biotin. They are concerned about the potential side effects of oral minoxidil, such as hypertrichosis, and the impact on hair shedding if they stop using it.

community 1 year on daily 1.1mg oral Finasteride and 3mg oral Minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 572 upvotes 11 months ago

A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after one year of using 1.1mg oral finasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil daily, reporting no significant side effects and good bloodwork results. The user noted limited results at three months but dramatic improvement by one year, emphasizing the importance of patience with these treatments.

community Update: 3-month progress on oral finasteride and minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 11 months ago

A 37-year-old male shared his 3-month progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss, showing significant improvement. He experienced initial side effects like anxiety, low mood, and testicular ache.

community Hormone tests to decide on oral fin

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses starting low-dose oral finasteride for hair loss, considering hormone levels and potential side effects like gynecomastia. Suggestions include using DIM for estradiol, vitamin B6 for prolactin, and lifestyle changes to optimize hormone profiles before starting treatment.

community 3 months topical min and oral fin

in Progress Pictures 12 upvotes 1 year ago

A 40-year-old started using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, seeing improvements after 5 weeks. They plan to try a dermastamp for better results, as they experienced scalp irritation with dermarolling.

community If I can’t tolerate oral or liquid minoxidil, is foam worth trying or a waste of time?

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 1 year ago

Foam minoxidil may be a good alternative for those who experience irritation from liquid minoxidil, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users suggest oral minoxidil as a more effective option with fewer side effects at low doses, while others recommend foam or alcohol-free topical versions for sensitive scalps.

community Forehead comparison after 4 months on oral minoxidil 1.25mg (already 8 months on dut)

in Progress Pictures 52 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using dutasteride for 8 months and added oral minoxidil 1.25mg for 4 months, seeing improved hair density despite minor shedding. They are considering increasing the minoxidil dose to 2.5mg due to concerns about side effects.

community [2100 Grafts to Frontal Third | Dutasteride + Oral Minoxidil Stack | SMP + PRP | 42 Years Old

in Transplants 1 year ago

A 42-year-old had 2,100 grafts transplanted to the frontal third of the scalp, using treatments like Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, dermarolling, and PRP. They plan to add RU58841 and have scheduled SMP to improve cosmetic results.

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