Finasteride is used for hair loss, with mixed reports of no sideeffects and claims of long-term negative effects known as Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). The conversation debates the existence and causes of PFS, with differing opinions on whether it is psychological or real.
User shared before and after photos of 8 months using Finasteride 1mg and Minoxidil 5% 1ml nightly, with positive results and no sideeffects. Others praised the progress and suggested alternative treatments like topical fin, CB-03-01, or RU58841.
Finasteride's potential sideeffects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in sideeffects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.
Finasteride and Dutasteride are under review in the EU due to concerns about sideeffects like depression, but they are unlikely to be banned. Access to these medications varies, with easier availability in the UK compared to some EU countries.
The user experienced hair regrowth after 9 months using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, with initial shedding that reversed by the third month. The user reported no sideeffects and felt good overall.