User experienced hair loss and tried Minoxidil, laser helmet, and Finasteride. Finasteride caused depression and sexualsideeffects, but user had a successful hair transplant.
The user started using minoxidil at 19 for receding temples and saw good regrowth, but experienced severe and lasting sexualsideeffects from finasteride. They improved their condition with pelvic floor exercises, a healthy lifestyle, and continued using minoxidil with dermarolling, which led to further hair regrowth.
The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hair loss and feeling depressed, who has tried finasteride but is experiencing sexualsideeffects. Others suggest various treatments like reducing finasteride dosage, trying minoxidil, dermarolling, addressing health and hormonal issues, and accepting baldness.
A user started taking 1mg finasteride for hair loss and plans to follow a thrice-weekly dosing schedule recommended by two doctors. They previously used saw palmetto without issues and are hopeful finasteride won't cause sexualsideeffects.
The user reported significant hair regrowth and thickening after 5 months using finasteride, minoxidil 5%, biotin, and derma stamping. They experienced some fatigue but no sexualsideeffects and plan to continue the treatment.
The user shared a 6-month update on their hair loss treatment using finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and vitamin D. They reported progress but mentioned possible sexualsideeffects and recent shedding, seeking advice on adjusting their finasteride dose.
Saw Palmetto may act like a weaker version of finasteride and could be too weak to treat male pattern baldness (MPB) on its own. However, combining Saw Palmetto with low doses of finasteride might increase effectiveness with less risk of prostate shrinkage and sexualsideeffects.
A 27-year-old male physician improved hair density using minoxidil 5% foam and finasteride 1mg every other day, with initial sexualsideeffects that subsided. He recommends trying finasteride for a year but warns against dutasteride due to potential liver effects.
Taking 1000mg l-arginine alongside 0.5 mg finasteride every other day helped alleviate erectile dysfunction and possibly increased libido. The user recommends trying l-arginine for those experiencing sexualsideeffects from finasteride.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Rogaine and Finasteride, with concerns about Finasteride's potential sexualsideeffects. Users share personal experiences, with some switching to Dutasteride for better results, and others reporting hair regrowth without sideeffects.
A 34-year-old male started using 5% minoxidil foam for hair loss and experienced shedding, which is a normal part of the process. He is considering adding finasteride to his regimen but is concerned about potential sideeffects, particularly sexual performance issues.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments but faced sideeffects like reduced libido and erectile issues. They are considering switching to Adgain Plus to improve hair health without affecting sexual health.
The user experienced minor hair regrowth after 4 weeks of using oral minoxidil and dutasteride, despite initial sideeffects like minor sickness and reduced sexual desire. The user is surprised by the early results and plans to continue the treatment, also using Nizoral shampoo.
A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting a significant reduction in DHT levels and a complete loss of libido without other sideeffects. Another user agreed, discussing the negative impact on sexual drive and criticizing the community's attitude towards discussing sideeffects.
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 sideeffects on 1mg of finasteride, which diminished after reducing the dose to 0.5mg, leading to no sideeffects and further hair improvement.
A user shared their 1-year hair loss treatment update, switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to sideeffects, and combining it with oral minoxidil. They reported significant hair regrowth, especially at the right temple, with no sexualsideeffects from dutasteride.
A 31-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and topical treatments, with no sideeffects. They initially had issues with finasteride but found success with dutasteride, noting improved hair retention and no sexualsideeffects.
The user "OP" uses a combination of topical minoxidil 5%, finasteride 0.025%, and caffeine to combat hair loss, with noticeable results over 5-6 months. Sideeffects include unwanted body hair growth and an itchy scalp, but no significant sexualsideeffects.
A user shared their successful hair regrowth using a combination of derma stamping, Retinol, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU58841, with no sideeffects. Others discussed their varied experiences with these treatments, including concerns about potential sideeffects like heart issues and sexual dysfunction.
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral minoxidil in combination with micro-needling. Oral minoxidil has been found to improve hair density in 90% of patients with a low sideeffect profile, but using 5mg per day can result in higher sideeffects including hypertrichosis and edema. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and RU58841.
Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible sideeffects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with a focus on the use of finasteride, minoxidil, laser treatment helmets, and Redensyl. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and sideeffects of finasteride, with some users advocating for its use despite potential risks, while others express concerns about its impact on sexual function.
The user is using 5% topical minoxidil, 1mg oral finasteride, biotin, vitamin D, zinc, and microneedling for hair loss. They report no sexualsideeffects and feel their libido may have increased.
The user tried Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and oral castor oil for hair loss. They found RU58841 and Minoxidil most effective with no sideeffects, while Finasteride and Dutasteride caused sexualsideeffects.
RepliCel's potential hair loss treatment may cost around $1000 and aims to protect hair follicles from DHT, possibly reversing some miniaturization. It is not considered a cure and may be most effective in early hair loss stages, with its main advantage over finasteride being the lack of sexualsideeffects.
The user experienced significant hair shedding in the second week of using pyrilutamide, more so than with finasteride and minoxidil, and reported a headache after the first application. They believe the treatment may be working but acknowledge it's too early to confirm results.
A 33-year-old is experiencing positive hair regrowth after 4.5 months using 0.5mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and a 0.5mm derma stamp. They had initial shedding but now see less hair loss, with no sexualsideeffects and improved libido.
The user experienced positive hair growth using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and finasteride (1mg) nightly, with no sideeffects or shedding. They assert the results are genuine despite others' skepticism.
A 22-year-old male shares his 2-month progress using a regimen of 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 1.5mm dermarolling weekly, a daily multivitamin, and a topical serum with 10% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride. He reports impressive hair regrowth, especially at the hairline, and has experienced no sexualsideeffects.
A 26-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using a 4-in-1 topical treatment from Hims, which includes minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin, over four months. The user reported increased body and beard hair, skin changes, and no negative sexualsideeffects, while others noted the rapid and impressive results as atypical.