Finasteride can cause sexual side effects, and reducing porn and masturbation may help improve sexual function. Some users experience persistent issues even after stopping finasteride.
The user shared their 6-month progress using 0.25 mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting good results but experiencing increased sleepiness. Another user suggested minoxidil might be causing the sleepiness, and the original poster considered adjusting their treatment.
Low-dose dutasteride (0.1 mg) is effective for hair growth, potentially more so than finasteride, with fewer side effects. East Asians may respond well to these treatments due to hair characteristics.
Low-dose Dutasteride, used 2-3 times a week, is as effective as daily Finasteride for hair loss with fewer side effects. Users report increased libido and better results with Dutasteride compared to Finasteride.
LowDose Naltrexone (LDN) may reduce inflammation in alopecia conditions. It is discussed as a potential adjunct treatment with finasteride or dutasteride for androgenic alopecia.