Beta blockers may cause hair thinning as a sideeffect. The user is concerned about this and seeks others' experiences with hair loss while using beta blockers.
Oral minoxidil is generally more effective than topical minoxidil, despite higher sideeffect risks. Topical minoxidil can achieve higher bloodstream levels in some individuals, but effectiveness depends on conversion and scalp response.
Switching from oral to topical dutasteride may reduce sideeffects like anxiety and depression while maintaining hair health. Combining it with minoxidil, Nizoral, and dermarolling could be effective for hair preservation.
An 18-year-old male stopped using finasteride due to sideeffects and plans to start topical dutasteride, considering it a potential solution with fewer sideeffects. He continues using minoxidil despite no noticeable results and is exploring other treatments like RU58841.
A user decided to stop using finasteride due to sideeffects and chose to shave their head instead. They plan to use the money saved for a hair transplant towards a house downpayment, hoping for future advancements in hair cloning.
The conversation discusses using zinc and iron supplements to mitigate sideeffects of finasteride. It also mentions that shedding is a normal part of the process and suggests a healthy diet, exercise, and sleep to support hair health.
A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe sideeffects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing sideeffects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent sideeffects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential sideeffects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.
A user wants to dilute topical finasteride due to sideeffects like dizziness and is seeking advice on how to do it, preferably without mixing with minoxidil. They are unable to find specific guidance online and are looking for help from the community.
Clascoterone is suggested as an alternative for those who experience sideeffects from finasteride and dutasteride. It is not widely available yet, but some users are obtaining it from compounding pharmacies or suppliers like Echemi.
Hair is significantly improved with no visible crown and no sideeffects after 14 months on dutasteride. The user no longer visits the subreddit but shared a positive update.
A user stopped using minoxidil due to severe sideeffects and experienced rapid hair loss. They also tried finasteride and dutasteride but faced adverse reactions, leading them to consider accepting hair loss and exploring options like oral minoxidil or a hair transplant.
The conversation discusses switching from oral to topical finasteride due to sideeffects like nipple soreness. The user seeks advice on diluting and applying topical finasteride to minimize adverse effects.
The user is considering liposomal minoxidil due to non-response and sideeffects from other treatments. They are exploring tretinoin with topical minoxidil as an alternative.
Topical minoxidil is effective for hair loss, while topical finasteride caused sideeffects like erectile dysfunction. Mesotherapy is considered stronger than home treatments like microneedling with topical nutrients.
Clascoterone has shown promising results in increasing hair density without systemic sideeffects, potentially offering benefits similar to finasteride. There is skepticism due to the lack of published photos despite the market interest.
A user has been taking finasteride 1mg for 10 years without sideeffects but is concerned about high estradiol levels affecting weight loss. Another user suggests using estradiol blockers under medical supervision to manage the levels.
The user is considering taking ashwagandha while on finasteride to manage sideeffects, noting it reduces stress but may cause hair thinning. They are unsure if the thinning is due to ashwagandha or normal shedding from finasteride.
A 24-year-old male experienced hair loss and sideeffects from oral finasteride and minoxidil, but saw progress with a topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride, alongside dermastamping and vitamin supplements. He uses 2% Nizoral and keratin shampoo for hair care.
The user is considering hair restoration options after experiencing sideeffects from Minoxidil and avoiding Finasteride due to concerns about sideeffects. They are contemplating trying Finasteride or Dutasteride and possibly undergoing a hair transplant.
The user is considering stopping topical minoxidil due to inconvenience and sideeffects while continuing finasteride for hair loss. They seek advice on the experience of stopping minoxidil and potential alternatives.
A user is concerned about the long-term commitment and potential sideeffects of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss. They are debating whether to accept their hair loss or start the treatment despite mixed results from others.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and no sideeffects after 14 months of using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They initially had sideeffects with finasteride but found success with dutasteride, noticing hair stopped falling out within a few months.
OP is considering using KX-826 for hair loss due to sideeffects from other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Users discuss the risks and safety of KX-826, with some suggesting caution due to its status as a research chemical.
Dutasteride is humorously criticized for causing hairline damage and unwanted sideeffects. The conversation is satirical, with users joking about the effects of Dutasteride.
RU58841 is used without finasteride by some due to sideeffects, with mixed results. Users report combining RU58841 with minoxidil and adjusting finasteride doses to manage hair loss.
The user plans to stop using finasteride due to sideeffects but will continue using minoxidil. They are concerned about hair regrowth without finasteride.