The user plans to start a 12-month finasteride treatment to combat aggressive hairloss, with regular monitoring of thyroid levels, testosterone, DHT, liver enzymes, PSA, and iron levels. They seek advice on additional monitoring and aim to balance results with minimal side effects.
A 23-year-old is experiencing hairloss, primarily at the top middle of the head, and is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Other users share their positive experiences with finasteride, suggesting it is worth trying, while also discussing the importance of researching and monitoring for any side effects.
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause psychiatric side effects like depression and suicidal thoughts in some users, especially those with a history of mental health issues. While some users experience positive hair growth results, others face severe psychological effects, raising concerns about their safety and the need for careful monitoring.
The conversation discusses preventing hairloss during detransitioning, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers. The user is also considering rosemary oil and monitoring testosterone levels.
A user experienced worsening hair recession after adding 0.5 mg daily dutasteride to their regimen of topical minoxidil and finasteride, despite no initial shedding. They plan to continue monitoring the situation, as others suggest it may be too early to see results and recommend blood tests to check DHT levels.