A user experienced increased estradiol, nipple tenderness, and ED after taking finasteride. They are considering dose reduction to mitigate these effects.
The user is using 1mg oral finasteride, 1.25mg oral minoxidil nightly, and ketoconazole shampoo weekly for hair loss, reporting no side effects. They self-prescribed after inconsistent use of topical minoxidil, using Lonitab from Intas pharmaceutical.
A user shared progress pictures showing successful hair retention using a low-dose topical finasteride (0.008%) combined with minoxidil. Users discussed the effectiveness of the treatment, minimal effective dosing, and avoiding systemic side effects.
OP experienced diffuse thinning for 11 years and used Minoxidil and Finasteride previously. They now use Pyrilutamide 0.5% and Alfatradiol 0.1%, resulting in significantly reduced hair loss.
A user reported a 50% increase in testosterone after 18 months of taking dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation includes skepticism about the reliability of single testosterone tests and questions about estrogen levels.
The post is about using different solutions for RU58841, a treatment for hair loss. The user is asking for opinions on the effectiveness of different vehicles and dosages.
The conversation discusses sourcing pure latanoprost from the gray market for research and making a homemade solution. Concerns about potential dangers and experiences with this method are raised.
A user is considering taking oral minoxidil 3mg every other day or thrice a week to minimize side effects and save money. They seek opinions on this dosing strategy.
The user has been using a hair loss treatment including oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil with Tretinoin and Finasteride, and is considering adding Dutasteride but is concerned about the potential side effects and risks regarding fertility. A reply suggests that having children while on these medications should be fine, advising to avoid letting the partner come into contact with the drugs.