A user's experience of slowing hair loss while taking minoxidil and finasteride, and the various treatments suggested to help halt or reverse the process.
A user reporting an extended shedding period of 9 months while using finasteride and minoxidil, and other users offering advice on treatments such as dutasteride, multivitamin, biotin, rosemary oil, Kiel's magic elixir, hair extensions, changing hair color, healing crystals, and seeing a dermatologist.
The conversation discusses using Tribulus Terrestris and Zinc to boost libido while on finasteride, with some users reporting success in increasing libido despite no testosterone boost. The original poster also considers reducing finasteride dosage and using Cialis for libido and bodybuilding purposes.
The post discusses microdosing finasteride to minimize side effects while treating hair loss. The user also mentions using minoxidil, biotin, and ketoconazole.
The user is considering stopping topical minoxidil due to inconvenience and side effects while continuing finasteride for hair loss. They seek advice on the experience of stopping minoxidil and potential alternatives.
Finasteride significantly lowers allopregnanolone levels, while dutasteride's effect is less clear and may vary. Some users speculate that dutasteride might be healthier for the brain due to its different inhibition pathways.
Ronaldo's hairline remains sharp, while his brother's is receding. Opinions vary on whether Ronaldo uses treatments like finasteride or has had hair transplants, with some attributing his hairline to genetics and others to possible medical interventions.
Stopping finasteride increased sex drive for some, while others had no change or different side effects. Despite concerns, many continue using finasteride for its effectiveness in preventing hair loss.
Finasteride is mainly for maintaining existing hair, while minoxidil is recommended for regrowth. Users suggest combining both treatments for better results, especially if there are signs of hair follicles still being active.
Asian dermatologists are more open to prescribing finasteride, while in some regions, medications like finasteride and minoxidil can be obtained without a prescription. In Europe, particularly France, there are stricter regulations requiring patients to acknowledge potential side effects, but many people find ways to obtain these treatments through various means.