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Start finasteride and minoxidil early to prevent significant hair loss and maintain styling options. Finasteride can reduce acne and improve skin appearance.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Any information on if adapalene also increases sulfotransferase the same way tretinoin does?
The conversation discusses whether adapalene (Differin) increases sulfotransferase like tretinoin does, in the context of combining it with minoxidil for hair treatment. The responses indicate that adapalene does not have the same effect as tretinoin.
community 📈 Solving for very low dose topical finasteride titration intervals
The conversation discusses using very low dose topical finasteride to achieve specific serum DHT reduction percentages. It concludes that finasteride dosage increases linearly between 5-30% DHT reduction but requires exponential increases for reductions up to 70%.
community Anyone stop finasteride or duasteride after 10+ years of use and have no lasting negative effects?
The conversation discusses the potential long-term effects of stopping finasteride after extended use, with differing opinions on the existence and prevalence of post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report persistent side effects, while others argue that such effects are rare or unrelated to the medication.
community 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 Man tracks his 10 year progress on oral fin + oral min.
Long-term use of oral minoxidil and finasteride can effectively maintain hair and prevent hair loss. Some users also discuss using dutasteride and note potential side effects like testicle pain.
community 21M Started young, treated early, but non-responder to dht blockers
A 21-year-old male uses minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss but still experiences progression with high DHT levels. Suggestions include increasing dosages, checking for deficiencies, considering a hair system, or consulting a specialist.
community 3 years worth of bloodwork on Finasteride
The user experienced a significant drop in libido and erectile issues after increasing their finasteride dosage, combining oral and topical treatments. They plan to take a break and resume using a lower concentration of topical finasteride to manage side effects.
community With studies showing that 0.2mg Finasteride is almost as effective as 5mg at reducing DHT, why is every doctor prescribing 1mg?
Finasteride is prescribed at 1mg because it is FDA-approved and proven effective, despite evidence that 0.2mg may similarly reduce DHT. The 1mg dose is more effective for hair growth, and lower doses are less available.
community Guys, we finally have an alternative to finasteride
A combination of pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and alfatradiol is proposed as an effective alternative to finasteride for treating mild to moderate hair loss, claiming to stabilize hair loss and improve thickness without finasteride's side effects. Some users are skeptical about the effectiveness and approval of these treatments, while others are interested in trying them due to finasteride's side effects.