community Guys who used fin and had to stop, what were your reasons?
Somitomere used finasteride for two years, experienced mental side effects, and stopped. They are now waiting for a new treatment like Breezula.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity PSA: Not all Finasteride generics are created equal, effectiveness and severity of side-effects can vary by manufacturer.
Switching generic finasteride manufacturers can reduce side effects while maintaining effectiveness. Different fillers in generics may affect bioavailability and cause varying side effects.
community *17 month update*Before & after pic.
The conversation discusses a user's impressive hair regrowth progress over 17 months using a topical minoxidil and finasteride spray from HIMS, with suggestions to add microneedling for better results. Some users express skepticism about the authenticity of the results, while others inquire about side effects and application methods.
community Does having low estrogen make one a better candidate for finasteride?
Low estrogen levels may reduce the risk of side effects from finasteride, such as gynecomastia. Some users plan to start with microneedling and minoxidil before trying finasteride, while others have experienced temporary side effects from topical finasteride but continued use without persistent issues.
community slight progress over the last 6 months. 0.25mg fin ED, minox ED, and 1mm dermarolling once a weekish
A user's hair loss treatment progress over the last 6 months using finasteride, minoxidil and dermarolling; other users have commented to ask questions or share their own experiences.
community Tretinoin for some men(not all) can cause non-telogen effluvium hair loss
Tretinoin can cause non-telogen hair loss in some men by inducing catagen-like changes in hair follicles and through retinoid toxicity, especially when used with minoxidil. Some users report hair loss even when using retinoids on the face, while others experience benefits when combined with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
community 34 Year old male - 20 month Finasteride 1.25 mg / day
A 34-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and increased density after 20 months of using 1.25 mg of finasteride daily, with no noticeable side effects. He did not use minoxidil due to adverse effects and plans to consider adding dutasteride weekly for further improvement.
community Six months progress - oral fin/min
The user shared six months of progress using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and minoxidil (3mg) with positive results. They do not use topical minoxidil and have not experienced side effects like erectile dysfunction.
community Doctor only wants to prescribe finasteride in pill form?
The dermatologist prescribed topical finasteride and minoxidil, but only finasteride is available in pill form. The user plans a telehealth visit to discuss options.
community M37, 0.5mg fin EOD, 5% min topical 2x daily, 5 months
A 37-year-old man treated his hair loss with 0.5mg finasteride every other day and 5% minoxidil twice daily for 5 months, reducing finasteride from 1mg due to side effects. His hair improved significantly, with positive changes visible from all angles, and he experienced no more side effects after the dosage adjustment.