The conversation is about someone seeking information on long-term users of CB-03-01 for hair loss, having experienced negative sideeffects from finasteride and facing rapid hair thinning.
Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.
The conversation is about the sideeffects of finasteride, including Post Finasteride Syndrome, with varied personal experiences and differing views on the credibility of information sources. Some participants also discuss using minoxidil as a hair loss treatment.
The user shared their experience with CB-03-01 (Breezula/Clascoterone) for hair loss, noting reduced shedding and improved hair appearance but experiencing significant sleep disturbances and low energy due to HPA axis suppression. They decided to stop using it due to these sideeffects and are waiting for GT20029 as an alternative.
The conversation discusses using supplements like zinc, L-Arginine, and ginseng to counteract finasteride sideeffects like lower libido and lack of morning erections. Users share their experiences with finasteride, noting varied sideeffects and the use of additional supplements like ginkgo and fish oil.
A 29-year-old male on 1 mg Finasteride for 3 months has experienced a significant increase in testosterone and estradiol levels, with no major sideeffects except slightly oilier skin and increased emotional sensitivity. The user is concerned about these hormonal changes and seeks advice, as their general practitioner is not knowledgeable about the issue.
The user experienced headaches and brain fog with a topical solution containing Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Fluocinolone, Latanoprost, and Caffeine. They are considering switching to oral or topical Finasteride to see if it alleviates these sideeffects.
People worrying about hair loss and the effects of Finasteride on erections, which a transgirl has experienced no change from taking it with other medications. The discussion suggests that people should stop worrying so much.
The user is considering starting finasteride for hair loss prevention, expressing concerns about potential sideeffects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. They are currently taking saw palmetto, vitamin D, zinc, vitamin C, and biotin but are unsure if these will be effective.
An 18-year-old experienced chest pain, headaches, and vomiting after taking oral minoxidil for hair loss. They reduced the dosage, felt better, but experienced sharp chest pain again after increasing it, and are advised to stop the medication and see a doctor.
The post and conversation are about the long-term sideeffects of using Dutasteride and Finasteride for hair loss, including issues like raised liver enzymes, high cholesterol, and loss of libido. The user advises regular blood work and careful monitoring for those using these treatments.
The user experienced sideeffects from finasteride and Nutrafol, opting for non-hormonal treatments like minoxidil, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. Others discussed using Dutasteride, Biotin, and minoxidil with varying success and sideeffects.
The user is considering switching from finasteride to oral dutasteride due to sideeffects and lack of regrowth. They are unable to access topical dutasteride and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with oral dutasteride.
The conversation discusses using a lipodermal solution for hair loss, with concerns about sideeffects from multiple active ingredients. Users mention experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, noting sideeffects like brain fog and sexual issues.
Finasteride can reduce DHT in the genitalia, potentially causing sideeffects like reduced erections and penile fibrosis. Using PDE5 inhibitors like Tadalafil or Sildenafil may help maintain penile health and prevent fibrosis.
The user is on their 5th week of using pyrilutamide for hair loss without experiencing sideeffects and has noticed slight hair growth. They also use minoxidil with finasteride and dutasteride as part of their treatment regimen.
The conversation discusses concerns about potential sideeffects, specifically gynecomastia, from taking 1mg of finasteride every other day for hair loss. Bloodwork results were shared, but more information was requested to provide advice.
The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss and experienced a significant reduction in hair shedding and an improvement in hair quality with only mild sideeffects. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride, which caused sideeffects, and are now combining pyrilutamide with minoxidil and tretinoin.
A 25-year-old is considering using saw palmetto for hair loss due to fear of finasteride sideeffects but is concerned about its effectiveness and cost compared to finasteride. They are seeking advice on whether saw palmetto has similar sideeffects to finasteride and if it's truly effective or just a placebo.
Users discuss using RU58841 with finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil for hair loss, noting reduced itching and effective results. Some users report no sideeffects, while others experience sideeffects with dutasteride.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different concentrations and dosages of topical finasteride on scalp and serum DHT levels, comparing it to oral finasteride and noting the sideeffects seem to be fewer at lower dosages. Participants shared experiences and referenced a chart indicating similar scalp DHT reduction with 0.025% topical finasteride as with 1mg oral finasteride, but with fewer sideeffects.
A user reports experiencing insomnia as a sideeffect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.
Finasteride is not linked to a 60% risk of persistent sexual dysfunction; this figure applies only to those already experiencing sexual issues. Most users do not have sideeffects, and the study's methodology is criticized for selection bias.
The user experienced sideeffects from RU58841, including dry eyes and potential eyesight issues, and decided to stop using it. They confirmed the product's legitimacy but advised caution due to its experimental status and lack of safety data.
A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe sideeffects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
Hair loss is linked to a higher rate of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), OCD, and depression. Finasteride and dutasteride are not linked to increased suicidal risk, though some users report mental health sideeffects.
The conversation is about using pyrilutamide and RU58841 as topical solutions to prevent hair loss. Pyrilutamide is considered safer but less potent than RU58841, which some users find effective despite potential sideeffects like heart palpitations.
Some people have sideeffects from finasteride and dutasteride due to hormonal predisposition, especially if DHT dominant. Alternatives like RU58841, Pyrilutamide, and Breezula are suggested to target scalp androgen receptors without altering overall hormones.
The user experienced positive results for hair loss using minoxidil but stopped due to sideeffects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. They are considering peppermint oil as an alternative and are curious about its effectiveness and potential sideeffects.
Topical dutasteride is considered for hair loss, but concerns about systemic absorption and sideeffects like reduced libido are common. Users have mixed results, with some preferring oral finasteride or dutasteride despite sideeffects, while others find topical treatments beneficial but challenging.