After 13 years on finasteride, OP is experiencing reduced effectiveness and has started taking 0.5 mg of dutasteride weekly, noticing nipple sensitivity as a sideeffect. OP plans to increase the dutasteride dosage and retest hormone levels, while others suggest adjusting the dosage or trying different forms of dutasteride.
The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.
Finasteride can increase estrogen levels, causing dizziness and nausea. Users discuss adjusting treatment and diet, and explore alternatives for hair loss management.
Dr. Bloxham's trial is testing verteporfin on hair transplant patients to see if it can improve hair regrowth in treated areas. People are discussing the potential for follicle regeneration, expected results timeline, and concerns about sideeffects like cancer.
A user is considering using topical finasteride, topical minoxidil, RU58841, and dermarolling twice a week to address hair loss after experiencing sideeffects with oral finasteride. They previously saw positive results with a topical spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin but discontinued use due to laziness.
The user experienced severe sideeffects from overdosing on saw palmetto and is considering starting a low dose of finasteride for hair loss, despite concerns about similar sideeffects. Most responses advise against using finasteride due to potential risks, suggesting consulting a doctor and addressing underlying health issues first.
The user tried Minoxidil without success, and Finasteride worked but caused sexual sideeffects even at a very low dose. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss as they cannot tolerate anti-androgens and are also in therapy for mental health.
A user initially had sideeffects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.
The user is considering switching from finasteride to RU-58841 for hair loss due to sideeffects and is concerned about its safety around cats. They are also seeking dosage suggestions and alternatives like pyrilutamide.
RU58841 alone had mixed results; some users combined it with minoxidil. One user experienced sideeffects with finasteride and maintained with RU58841 and minoxidil, but noted possible chest pain.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced noticeable hair regrowth without sideeffects, though some users questioned the necessity of such a potent treatment given the minimal hair loss. The conversation also touched on potential sideeffects of dutasteride, such as reduced sperm quality, but the user reported no issues.
The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hair loss. There are no reported sideeffects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.
The conversation discusses the use of microneedling for hair loss, with concerns about potential long-term effects like fibrosis and scarring. Users share experiences and opinions on combining microneedling with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but there is uncertainty about the long-term safety and efficacy.
Dutasteride and oral minoxidil are not yielding noticeable results for some users, with some considering alternatives like microneedling or hair transplants. Others report slowed hair loss but no regrowth, and some experience sideeffects or minimal improvement, leading to frustration and consideration of different treatments.
The conversation is about long-term finasteride use for hair loss, with users discussing periods of improvement and worsening, and considering switching to dutasteride. Other treatments mentioned include minoxidil, red light therapy, microneedling, and scalp massaging.
The user is experiencing a burning sensation on their scalp despite using finasteride and nizoral for hair loss, and is unsure if they should switch to dutasteride. They have reduced their testosterone dose but the burning persists, and a trichologist suggested it might be telogen effluvium.
Clascoterone is promising for hair loss, showing 24.5% improvement in satisfaction compared to placebo. Users consider it an alternative to finasteride, with concerns about absorption and sideeffects.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, including dermarolling, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Users discuss their experiences, sideeffects, and application methods for these treatments.
Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil absorption, potentially improving hair regrowth when combined with microneedling. Users discuss various treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and microneedling, with mixed results and concerns about sideeffects and scarring.
The user resumed taking 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily, with vitamins, and noticed hair regrowth. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to sideeffects and prefer oral minoxidil over topical for convenience and effectiveness.
Adding creatine while using finasteride and minoxidil caused skin irritation and hair thinning. Creatine may affect DHT levels, leading to these issues.
A user reported a significant increase in testosterone and estradiol levels after taking Finasteride for 5 months, with estradiol levels rising over 2000%. They plan to consult their doctor, suspecting a lab error, as they feel fine with no sideeffects.
User experienced hair thinning after losing 100 lbs and started Dutasteride treatment. They faced sideeffects like fatigue, brain fog, and insomnia but no erectile dysfunction.
The user switched from topical to oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and experienced swelling and sensitivity in the left chest area. They are concerned about these symptoms but noticed improvement after skipping a dose.
The user experienced hairline recession despite using topical finasteride/minoxidil and is considering whether misapplication was the cause. They are exploring options after experiencing sideeffects from oral finasteride, including possibly returning to the topical formulation with adjusted application methods.
Finasteride, a medication for hair loss that has both positive and negative effects. Users discussed their own personal experiences with the drug as well as potential side-effects of taking it, such as erectile dysfunction or gynecomastia. Suggestions were also made about starting at a lower dosage to minimize these risks.
The user shares their experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride, and discusses the sideeffects like lowered libido and motivation. They recommend trying tyrosine to counter these effects, noting it improved their libido and energy levels.
Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, focusing on their effectiveness and sideeffects. It also highlights the disparity in medical research funding between hair loss and conditions like endometriosis.