community 7 day break from Fin in order to donate blood?
A user needs to stop finasteride for 7 days to donate blood due to haemochromatosis. They are concerned if this break will affect their hair loss progress after 6 weeks of use.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity My annual shed is a test of will, patience and emotional toughness
Annual hair shedding occurs for user, lasting 3 months, despite various factors. User takes Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride, and experiences regrowth but fears weakening hairline.
community Verteporfin update - donor hair regeneration human trial
A human trial of verteporfin, a potential treatment for hair loss, with some users noting potential improvements in scarring and overall healing compared to control areas.
community 4.5 Months on 0,25 Finasteride only | 23M
A 23-year-old male has been using 0.25mg finasteride daily for 4.5 months to address early-stage male pattern baldness, with positive results and no significant side effects. He plans to continue with this dosage and may consider increasing it or adding minoxidil if necessary.
community 4 month update, fin + min + micro-needling
User shares 4-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss. Others discuss body hair, hair transplant possibilities, and user's treatment response.
community 5 months 0.5mg fin daily and minoxidil 5% once daily
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and increased confidence after using 0.5mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil once daily for five months, with no side effects reported. Other users shared similar experiences, discussing libido changes and considering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).
community M26 – 6.5 weeks in: vellus hairs appearing forehead. Strong/hyperresponder?
The user is using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, PRP, and stem cell treatments for hair loss. They report slowed shedding and new vellus hairs on the hairline, questioning if they are a strong responder to the treatment.
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 Fin journey update, 4 years, 1mg oral daily
The user has been using 1mg oral finasteride daily for four years, experiencing significant hair regrowth and increased testosterone levels without negative side effects. They advise patience and monitoring for side effects, noting that their hair continues to improve with this treatment.
community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.