community Transient and Permanent Effects of Finasteride Use
Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride weird side effects: slight discomfort in lower abdomen/bladder/prostate
The user experienced bladder and prostate discomfort after taking finasteride and stopped the medication, but symptoms returned upon resuming at a lower dose. The doctor suggested trying dutasteride as an alternative.
community September progress pictures (April to September 2024, M56)
The user shared progress on hair loss treatment using Nanoxidil, which initially caused scalp irritation. They are pleased with their progress since starting the treatment in March.
community Anyone is going to test if verteporfin work in the upper area or demaroller + verteporfin?
The conversation is about the interest in testing verteporfin, potentially with a dermaroller, for hair loss treatment. There is frustration over the lack of group buys for promising treatments compared to past efforts with less evidence.
community Severe Testicular Pain After 2 Weeks on Oral Finasteride – Is This Normal?
A user experienced severe testicular pain after two weeks on oral finasteride. Another user suggested that while rare, this side effect can occur and recommended considering topical finasteride if the pain persists.
community Finasteride affects both 5a reductase and 5b reductase
Finasteride not only inactivates the 5a reductase enzyme but also affects the 5b reductase enzyme in a dose-dependent manner, which can impact sexual behavior and brain activity. The user experienced significant hair regrowth and side effects on 1mg of finasteride, which diminished after reducing the dose to 0.5mg, leading to no side effects and further hair improvement.
community Nuclear Stack Ineffective: Oral DUT/FIN/MIN/RU - NAFLD?
The user experienced severe hair shedding despite using oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, and was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). They are considering switching to topical treatments due to the ineffectiveness of their current regimen.
community Norwood 4/5 - I have my stack, but not mentally ready to start it, and not sure I ever will.
The user is hesitant to start a hair loss treatment regimen with Finasteride, Minoxidil, a derma stamp, and Nizoral shampoo due to concerns about potential side effects, despite being motivated by success stories. They seek advice from others who have faced similar dilemmas or have started treatment despite initial fears.
community 2,5-3 months progress. I might be a hyper responder?
The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.
community pyrilutamide any results so far?
The hair loss treatment Pyrilutamide and whether it has had any results for users. Martinsahara is planning to buy some soon.