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      community Should I Switch from 0.5mg to 1mg Fin or Start Dut? 2 Years on Fin

      in Treatments  65 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using 0.5mg finasteride daily for two years without side effects but is considering switching to dutasteride or increasing finasteride to 1mg for better results. They are unsure whether to proceed with dutasteride or increase the finasteride dosage.

      community Thoughts on Avixis Alfatradiol?

      in Product  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Avixis Alfatradiol is a topical 5-alpha reductase inhibitor available in Latin America and Germany, but its effectiveness is questioned. A user reported worsened hair loss after using it and recommended finasteride instead due to its proven effectiveness and lower cost.

      community Second month of fin assessment (12/13/16)

      in Finasteride  6 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding in the second month of using finasteride, leading them to buzz their hair. They plan to improve their diet, sleep, and stress levels, and start using Nizoral for scalp issues.

      community high estrogen levels after 10month fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced high estrogen levels after 10 months of taking 1mg oral finasteride but is happy with hair regrowth. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and are also taking DIM and Zinc supplements.

      community 6-month finasteride and minoxidil adventure

      in Progress Pictures  195 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced increased self-confidence and interest from women after using 1.25mg finasteride and twice-daily minoxidil foam for six months, despite minor side effects like forgetfulness and slight gynecomastia. The user also noted no additional hair growth elsewhere except for using minoxidil on their mustache.

      community Is it Ritalin? (23 F)

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user suspects Ritalin is causing hair loss due to vasoconstriction and is considering trying Ginkgo Biloba after already taking a multivitamin and hair supplement. Another user mentions experiencing hair shedding with Vyvanse and Dexedrine.

      community Xeljanz....the magic drug!!!

       2 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth from Xeljanz after severe alopecia but can no longer afford it. They are seeking ways to obtain the medication despite its high cost and potential side effects.

      community Please critique my regimen, gentle approach oral/topical

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is taking 0.5mg finasteride and 0.5mg Loniten orally daily, using Eucapil twice weekly, and Minoxidil foam once daily for hair loss. They believe Eucapil effectively stops hair loss despite side effects like breast growth.

      community Fin working well but dull orgasm

      in Update  21 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 31-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after switching to oral Finasteride but reported dull orgasms as a side effect. Users suggested waiting for the body to adjust, reducing the dosage, or switching to topical Finasteride to manage side effects.

      community Mix topical finasteride with alfatradiol

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user wants to try using 0.025% topical finasteride every day by diluting their 0.1% topical finasteride with alfatradiol, and is asking if it's possible to mix them or if there are other options. They heard that alfatradiol might not be suitable for this purpose.

      community Dutasteride just FEELS better than finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  172 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride is favored over finasteride by some for better hair loss reversal, improved skin, and fewer side effects, though individual responses vary. It may also help with dandruff and eczema but has a slightly higher risk of gynecomastia.

      community Shed switching from fin to dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been on finasteride for over 1.5 years but is still losing hair, so they're switching to dutasteride and taking both for 3 months before stopping finasteride. They're concerned about potential hair shedding during the switch even when done correctly.

      community 11mth daily 0.5mg oral finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  835 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth with 0.5mg oral finasteride daily, despite a minoxidil allergy, and reported no side effects. They also used a keto shampoo and were satisfied with the results.

      community Insomnia and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect 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.

      community 0.5mg eod vs 1mg daily of finasteride

      in Chat  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different doses of finasteride for hair loss, questioning the need for 1mg daily when 0.5mg every other day has a similar impact on scalp DHT. A humorous reply suggests exaggerated side effects.

      community Unused Eucapil- anyone want it?

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user offering free unused Eucapil after switching to finasteride for hair loss treatment. The user did not use Eucapil and is willing to give it away locally or ship it if costs are covered.