A 27-year-old male using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling for hair loss shared blood test results and experienced sideeffects with Finasteride. Adjusting the Finasteride dosage helped reduce sideeffects.
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.
The user has been using oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss without success and is considering adding topical 17α-estradiol, Pyrilutamide, Clascoterone, or cetirizine. They have confirmed low serum DHT levels and are exploring additional treatments due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and prostaglandin D2.
Finasteride can increase body and facial hair growth due to increased testosterone, despite its intended use to reduce hair loss on the scalp. Some users consider trying topical finasteride for less systemic impact, while others report mixed results and sideeffects.
Treatments for hair loss, focusing on Fluridil/Topilutamide (Eucapil), Finasteride and RU58841 (Alfatradiol). The user reported that the Fluridil seemed to work well but had sideeffects of testicle ache, decreased mood and sex drive.
Hair loss recovery using estrogen and anti-androgen treatment for 18 months showed significant improvement. However, results vary and alternative treatments like RU58841 and Dutasteride may work without systemic feminization.
A user experienced increased testosterone and estradiol levels after starting finasteride/dutasteride and is asking if these levels will return to normal over time. The conversation focuses on whether these changes are temporary.
The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no sideeffects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and sideeffects from finasteride.
The effects of Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment that is being tested for June/July; and reports from people who have experienced sideeffects similar to those of RU58841, suggesting they may have been sold an incorrect product from their supplier.
The conversation is about managing sideeffects of finasteride for hair loss, with users discussing splitting 1mg pills into 0.5mg doses to reduce fatigue and other sideeffects. Some users experienced initial sideeffects like fatigue and heart palpitations, which improved over time or with dose adjustments.
The conversation discusses the effects of finasteride on hair loss and its potential neurological and sexual sideeffects. Users share personal experiences, with some reporting positive outcomes and others expressing concerns about cognitive function.
After 13 years on finasteride, OP is experiencing reduced effectiveness and has started taking 0.5 mg of dutasteride weekly, noticing nipple sensitivity as a sideeffect. OP plans to increase the dutasteride dosage and retest hormone levels, while others suggest adjusting the dosage or trying different forms of dutasteride.
OP used minoxidil for 15 months and pyrilutamide for 46 days, achieving desired results without sideeffects. Users discussed alternatives like dutasteride and finasteride, with concerns about sideeffects like erectile dysfunction.
Extended-release oral minoxidil (VDPHL01) shows promising results for hair growth with improved safety, achieving significant hair count increases and minimal sideeffects compared to placebo. The treatment is designed to maintain effective concentrations while reducing sideeffects, making it a safer option for those who cannot tolerate standard minoxidil.
Finasteride increased libido for some users, with effects normalizing after a few weeks to months. Other treatments mentioned include Dutasteride and Minoxidil.
The user experienced sideeffects with 1mg finasteride and is considering using a 0.5mg dose to prevent them. Another user suggested splitting the pills to achieve the lower dose.
A user with low testosterone and mild gyno is considering finasteride for hair loss. Others suggest consulting an endocrinologist first and share experiences of finasteride not worsening gyno.
A 24-year-old male using dutasteride for hair loss is worried about its effects on fertility and future children's health. Users advise consulting a doctor, possibly switching to finasteride, or stopping dutasteride before conception due to its impact on sperm count.
A user plans to undergo a temporary MtF transformation to regrow hair, using estrogen, RU58841, and Dutasteride, then revert with testosterone. Many users criticize the plan, suggesting alternatives like hair transplants, and emphasize that estrogen is not a reliable solution for hair regrowth.
A 23-year-old stopped using finasteride due to sexual sideeffects after three years. The discussion covers experiences with finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments, noting varied sideeffects and effectiveness.
The effects of Finasteride on hair loss and its side-effects, such as aching balls. The user has been taking it for two years with no changes to the symptom.
Isoflavones from soybeans may help limit estrogen's effects on the body, potentially preventing gyno. However, surgery is the only way to remove gland enlargement.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments but faced sideeffects like reduced libido and erectile issues. They are considering switching to Adgain Plus to improve hair health without affecting sexual health.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using dutasteride (0.5mg daily) with no sideeffects reported after two months. It also mentions the health benefits of one meal per day and the low incidence of sideeffects.
The conversation discusses the potential use of thermal paper receipts, which contain estrogen, as a treatment for hair loss. Participants humorously debate its effectiveness compared to established treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with users sharing experiences and sideeffects. Some users express concerns about sideeffects like libido issues, while others mention alternative treatments like bee venom and dermarolling.
The conversation is about someone's positive experience with 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for hair loss, noting potential contributions from vitamins and health improvements. Sideeffects and observations from others include watery semen and questions about hair regrowth and shedding phases.
The user discusses experiencing sideeffects from topical finasteride but not from oral finasteride, seeking advice on this issue. They mention a gradual increase in oral finasteride dosage with no sideeffects.
The user experienced excessive scalp oiliness and high testosterone levels after switching from finasteride to dutasteride. They plan to manage their condition with finasteride and are considering spironolactone to reduce testosterone and restore dry skin.
The user is experiencing rapid hair loss despite using dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, and is concerned about high estradiol and testosterone levels. They are advised to consult an endocrinologist for potential hormonal imbalances.