community So does oral minoxidil age your skin or not
Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity My hair journey from 2018-Today
The user shared their hair journey, expressing regret over inconsistent barber visits and haircuts that led to thinning. They are considering using a combination of Minoxidil and finasteride for treatment.
community People call companies stupid for making very high concentration Topical Fin solutions but I think they overlook the fact that the actual absorption rate of finasteride varies greatly
The conversation discusses how the absorption rate of topical finasteride varies and is not equivalent to its oral form, with only a small percentage reaching the scalp. It also mentions that minoxidil in high concentrations is used topically because only a small amount is absorbed.
community Four years on finasteride (1 mg daily) and minoxidil (two years topical, two years oral) from age 24 (top) to 28 (bottom). Looks like I lost a bit of ground
The user shared progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss over four years. Responses vary, with some seeing stabilization or slight improvement, and others noticing a small amount of hair loss.
community Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset
A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.
community Topical fin (0.008%) + min - left: 26yo, right: 30yo, goodbye MBP, I keep my NW-0 :D
A user shared progress pictures showing successful hair retention using a low-dose topical finasteride (0.008%) combined with minoxidil. Users discussed the effectiveness of the treatment, minimal effective dosing, and avoiding systemic side effects.
community Sucess story for you guys, pics are 10+ years apart.
A user shared a success story showing hair regrowth over 10 years, attributing it to quitting creatine and taking 0.5mg finasteride. Some commenters were skeptical about creatine's impact, while others inquired about side effects, and the original poster reported no negative effects from finasteride.
community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain
The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.
community Effectiveness of Dutasteride opinions
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Dutasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting it works better than Finasteride and sharing positive experiences, while others are skeptical due to negative anecdotes. Specific treatments mentioned include Dutasteride and Finasteride.
community Just had this wild thought come into my head.
The conversation is about the debate over the existence of Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and its symptoms, with some users skeptical about PFS and others discussing side effects like erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia from hair loss treatments like finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, viagra, and a joke about using a popsicle stick for erectile support.