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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch One Year Finasteride Therapy in Men with a Serum PSA Greater Than 4 ng/mL Who Had Undergone Repeat Biopsy
Finasteride therapy reduces PSA levels and prostate size, helping diagnose prostate cancer.
research New Insight of PSA Reduction During Finasteride Therapy
Finasteride reduces PSA levels by around 40-50% in BPH patients.
research Relationship of Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen with Hirsutism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Higher PSA levels are linked to more hirsutism in women with PCOS.
research The Urologic Impact of Long-Term Finasteride-1 Mg Use for Androgenic Alopecia: A Matched-Cohort Database Analysis
Long-term finasteride use may lower prostate cancer risk but increase the need for erectile dysfunction medication.
research A Chance Finding of High Grade Prostate Cancer in a 35-Year-Old Male – A Case Report and Outcomes of Robotic Radical Prostatectomy in Young Men with Prostate Cancer
A young man with high-grade prostate cancer had successful surgery and good recovery, highlighting the need for awareness in younger men.
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5 / 341 resultscommunity 9 month update - 0.25mg finasteride only daily (reposted w updated pics)
A user shared a 9-month update on using 0.25mg finasteride daily for hair maintenance, reporting no significant side effects and considering whether to add other treatments like a dermastamp or ketoconazole. The user has not used minoxidil, believes it's unnecessary unless hair loss is severe, and occasionally takes biotin supplements.
community PSA: Check your vitamin D levels!
Low vitamin D levels can negatively impact hair growth, and supplementing with vitamin D, along with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, may help improve hair health. Quitting smoking and ensuring adequate vitamin B12 and K2 intake are also suggested to support hair regrowth.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community My mum is mad annoying about Fin.
A 25-year-old man discusses his struggles with his mother's opposition to his use of Finasteride for hair loss treatment, despite it improving his condition and self-control after a hair transplant. He expresses frustration over her blaming the medication for various issues and the stress caused by her insistence to stop taking it.
community 23M Wierd blood test results after 7 months on finasteroid (1mg daily)
A user experienced unexpected hormone test results after 7 months on 1mg daily finasteride, noting a decrease in estradiol despite expectations of an increase. Other users suggested that hormone responses can vary and that finasteride might still be effective if DHT levels are within range, while also mentioning factors like circadian rhythm and stress that could impact results.