Treatments for hair loss and the potential sideeffects. The user discussed their doctor's advice to take 1.25 mg oral minoxidil and .5 mg dutasteride daily, with a warning that those with heart conditions should not take oral minoxidil. Other users shared their experiences, including taking finasteride and noting the possible overkill of the dosage prescribed by Jirons1's dermatologist.
The user stopped using minoxidil due to sideeffects and is trying alternatives like vitamin D supplementation, scalp massages, cold showers, oil treatments, zinc shampoo, and dermarolling. They report improved scalp health and some new hair growth, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of these methods.
Dutasteride and finasteride mesotherapy may have fewer sideeffects like erectile dysfunction and libido loss compared to oral treatments, but it's less effective and more costly. Few people discuss it, and experiences with mesotherapy are limited.
A user reports experiencing insomnia as a sideeffect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.
User spent 23 years on Finasteride with sideeffects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, sideeffects reduced and waiting for results.
A 21-year-old male experienced sideeffects from topical finasteride and is seeking alternative treatments to maintain hair until Breezula is available. He is considering using minoxidil, Nizoral, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplementation, and may try CB or RU58841 if necessary.
The user stopped taking finasteride due to sideeffects and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments; they currently use minoxidil and a caffeine shampoo. Suggestions include derma rolling to enhance minoxidil effectiveness and personal experiences of hair loss after stopping finasteride.
A person experienced severe sexual sideeffects, including loss of libido and erectile dysfunction, after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. They stopped the medications and sought advice, but recovery was slow and uncertain.
The post discusses microdosing finasteride to minimize sideeffects while treating hair loss. The user also mentions using minoxidil, biotin, and ketoconazole.
A 20-year-old experienced sideeffects from oral finasteride and is considering switching to topical treatments, including minoxidil and tretinoin. Another user shared their experience of switching to topical finasteride and minoxidil, then to oral dutasteride and minoxidil, noting no sideeffects with dutasteride.
Redensyl improved hair thickness slightly with no sideeffects, but no regrowth. Minoxidil provided significant regrowth but caused facial sideeffects like puffiness.
The user is experiencing negative sideeffects from a hair loss treatment containing finasteride and minoxidil due to high vitamin B6 content and plans to switch to separate pills without unnecessary vitamins. Another user suggests using a version without B6, noting similar symptoms from finasteride.
A 21-year-old male experienced negative sideeffects from oral finasteride and is considering switching to topical finasteride or RU58841 after using oral minoxidil. He seeks advice on a standard hair loss routine, mentioning peptides, RU58841, and dermarolling.
A 19-year-old male experienced sideeffects from finasteride and stopped using it, continuing with topical minoxidil. He plans to consult a dermatologist for further advice and is considering topical dutasteride as an alternative.
The user stopped using finasteride due to sideeffects and switched to RU58841, which seems to be working for hair regrowth. They are considering RU58841 and minoxidil as long-term treatments, while others discuss the safety and effectiveness of these options.
The user stopped oral treatments due to sideeffects and switched to a regimen of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, azelaic acid, and dermaneedling, with recent addition of topical finasteride. They are questioning the long-term effectiveness of non-hormonal methods and considering hair transplantation.
RU58841 helped regrow hairline without sideeffects for a bodybuilder using PEDs. The treatment included RU58841, finasteride, minoxidil, GKH-Cu, microneedling, and HGH.
A user experienced hair retention but sexual sideeffects after using dutasteride for a year. Others shared similar experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, suggesting consulting a doctor for persistent issues.
The user experienced severe sexual sideeffects from topical finasteride with minoxidil but found no sideeffects with low-dose dutasteride and finasteride serums from Ulo after a hair transplant. They also used a hair growth serum with saw palmetto without sideeffects.
The user is experiencing painful sideeffects from finasteride and is considering switching to oral minoxidil and biotin to maintain their hair. They are seeking advice on whether this change would help preserve their current hair.
The user experienced increased shedding and sideeffects like oily skin and acne after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, despite initially having success with finasteride. They also tried oral spironolactone, which reduced libido but didn't help with hair loss, and are considering returning to finasteride only.
A user experienced hair loss and sideeffects from oral finasteride, leading them to consider switching to topical finasteride to reduce sideeffects while maintaining hair. Another user suggested trying dutasteride under medical supervision, noting individual differences in sideeffects.
The user experienced anxiety and sideeffects from topical finasteride and is considering switching to saw palmetto. Another user reported no improvement with saw palmetto and experienced liver issues.
A 25-year-old male experienced sideeffects from finasteride and stopped using it, continuing with minoxidil, vitamin D, and considering microneedling or laser therapy. He is exploring alternatives like topical dutasteride, RU58841, and possibly hair transplants or hair systems.
A 31-year-old male experienced sideeffects from various hair loss treatments, including finasteride and dutasteride, and is considering mesotherapy with dutasteride as a last resort. Another user tried mesotherapy for four months without significant change but experienced no sideeffects.
Oral finasteride is more effective but may have more sideeffects, while topical versions have less risk. Oral minoxidil is more potent, but topical is more common and easier to use; combining treatments is common.
Natural DHT blockers caused negative sideeffects like weak erections and depression, while finasteride improved overall well-being and cleared acne. Users shared similar experiences, finding finasteride effective without the adverse effects of natural treatments.