A 21-year-old woman with female pattern baldness has tried minoxidil, red light therapy, and supplements without success. She is considering spironolactone and seeking medical advice.
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.
Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
Access to minoxidil and finasteride in prison is unlikely unless prescribed for medical conditions like hypertension or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cosmetic treatments are generally not provided in prison.
A user who has been taking finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for one year with no results, and the replies discuss other treatments, including dutasteride, which is feared due to potential side effects.
The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.
The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.
A user asked if it's safe to swallow semen from a partner using topical finasteride and minoxidil. Responses varied, but most suggested it's likely safe, with minimal risk from small amounts of finasteride in semen.
Users discuss aggressive promotion of Koshine 826, suspecting Kintor employees are behind it. Concerns are raised about its effectiveness, with some preferring alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil.
A user shared their 6-month progress on finasteride but stopped due to financial issues, seeking advice on whether to continue. Replies strongly advised resuming finasteride to maintain progress, with suggestions for affordable options.
A 35-year-old man, balding since 18, has seen growth of small, almost white hairs all over his scalp after 1.5 months on oral finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest sticking with the treatment for a year, adding microneedling, and potentially trying RU58841 or dutasteride.
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. Non-effective approaches include oils, shampoos, serums, laser therapies, massages, vitamins, and microneedling.
A user is considering ordering topical finasteride from India due to unavailability in their country and previous side effects from oral finasteride. Users recommend Indian brands like Morr-F and Minscalp F, noting their affordability and effectiveness, while advising to ensure purchases are from reputable sources.
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 side effects, and the study's methodology is criticized for selection bias.
A user experienced issues with an order from Umbrella Labs, initially not receiving their product, PP405, and facing poor customer service, but eventually received the order after posting about it. Other users also reported similar problems with incomplete orders and lack of communication from the company.
You cannot donate blood if you are taking finasteride or dutasteride due to potential risks to pregnant women. Finasteride has a shorter wait time to donate blood compared to dutasteride, and both oral and topical forms can disqualify you from donating.
The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.
A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride 1mg three times a week, starting at age 25, with noticeable regrowth after three months and no side effects. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and dutasteride, noting varying results and side effects.
A user applied minoxidil to their pubichair for 3 months, resulting in hair growth over 4 inches, and is considering using it for a scalp hair transplant. They plan to continue the treatment despite their wife's disapproval.
The conversation discusses whether Harry Styles had a hair transplant, with opinions divided on whether he changed his hairstyle or underwent a procedure. It also touches on the use of medication and surgery as treatments for hair loss.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It highlights the South Korean president's push for public health coverage for hair loss.
Hair transplants and hair loss treatments like oral Fin and Min are discussed, with some humor about public figures' hair. Missing a single day of these treatments typically has little impact, but longer gaps can affect results.
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. A user asks about alfatradiol's availability, public perception, and usage in Germany.
A satirical discussion about a hair transplant, with humorous comments on graft placement and clinic choice. The conversation includes references to a "Rebuild a Scalp Clinic" and jokes about using pubichair and overharvesting.
The conversation is about the availability of Breezula, a hair loss treatment, with speculation it might be released in 2022 or potentially never, as it's more effective than finasteride. No specific treatments were confirmed.
The conversation discusses the lack of public information on the chemical structure of PP405, a hair loss treatment, and the challenges of synthesizing it without a patent. It also explores a patent related to hydrogen-based topical formulations for reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.