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      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

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      community Been on Finasteride for 19 years

      in Chat  458 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 49-year-old has used finasteride for 19 years to manage hair loss, experiencing some libido changes but no major side effects, and plans to continue. They found minoxidil inconvenient but are considering restarting it with micro-needling.

      community How accurate is this picture ??

      in Chat  2889 upvotes 1 week ago
      People discussed using finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair loss, with mixed results and side effects. Some had positive outcomes, while others experienced issues like libido changes and chose alternatives like hair systems.

      community Those who have taken dutasteride what was your experience?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  32 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Dutasteride is often preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to its stronger DHT blocking, leading to better hair regrowth for some users. However, it can cause side effects like brain fog, libido changes, and mood issues, prompting some to switch back to finasteride or adjust their dosage.

      community 5 months 0.5mg fin daily and minoxidil 5% once daily

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and increased confidence after using 0.5mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil once daily for five months, with no side effects reported. Other users shared similar experiences, discussing libido changes and considering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

      community Finasteride doubled my testosterone & estrogen

      in Chat  265 upvotes 1 month ago
      Finasteride increased testosterone and estrogen, stopped hair loss, and promoted regrowth. Users discussed side effects like libido changes and considered adding minoxidil and aromatase inhibitors.