Dutasteride and finasteride can cause watery ejaculate, which may persist for some users. Zinc supplements or switching to topical treatments are suggested to alleviate this side effect.
Topical Minoxidil and RU58841 can make hair look brittle and thin, possibly due to the propylene glycol in their solutions. Some users experience side effects like heart palpitations with RU58841, while others have no issues.
Dutasteride mesotherapy involves micro injections every 3 months to reduce side effects compared to regular finasteride. The discussion focuses on its effectiveness and safety for hair loss treatment.
The user has been using topical minoxidil with tretinoin for 9 months without much regrowth and suspects finasteride is responsible for any improvement. They are inquiring about tests to determine response to topical minoxidil and seeking advice on switching to oral minoxidil, including potential side effects and monitoring requirements.
Finasteride and dutasteride may increase estrogen levels, leading to water retention and a fuller face. Users discuss managing these effects with lifestyle changes and supplements like zinc and DIM.
_the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hair loss treatments.
Minoxidil and microneedling are causing new hair growth, particularly in the center of the hairline, creating a more prominent M shape. Users discuss the progress and potential benefits of the treatment.
The user wants to reduce their dose of topical finasteride to 0.1-0.2mg and is considering mixing 0.2ml of their current finasteride + minoxidil serum with 0.8ml of a minoxidil-only serum for better scalp coverage. They are asking for advice on whether this method is effective or if there's a better way to dilute the finasteride solution.
Finasteride is used for hair loss, with mixed reports of no side effects and claims of long-term negative effects known as Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). The conversation debates the existence and causes of PFS, with differing opinions on whether it is psychological or real.
A 27-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily for androgenetic alopecia, seeing good results in 3 months but experiencing thinning and density loss. He seeks advice on his Norwood scale level and when density might return.