3 month progress on 0.5mg fin only - I think it’s saving me. Progress Pictures 11/23/2024
A 23-year-old male shares his positive progress using 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, noting initial side effects like sore nipples that resolved after adjusting the dosage. Other users discuss their experiences with finasteride, including effects on libido and the trade-offs of using the medication.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity We live in the weirdest time to suffer Androgenetic Alopecia and this weird subreddit will probably be of some historic interest in the future.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are becoming more known, but many remain unaware of their effectiveness. There is hope for future advancements despite skepticism and misconceptions about current treatments.
community We need to keep these snake oil companies accountable.
Biotin is being misleadingly marketed as a primary treatment for androgenic alopecia, overshadowing more effective treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is a call for increased awareness and accountability to prevent misinformation.
community Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.
Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.
community Massive study on finasteride side effects released
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.
community Ultimate DHT/finasteride microdosing graph to replace the commonly one referenced on forums
Hair loss treatments, specifically, discussing the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 in various microdoses. It also includes an updated graph which provides information on how different doses affect DHT levels, scalp skin and serum androgen levels, as well as hair count.
community If you're sitting there wondering, "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?" then read my advice here. I've been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)
Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.
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research Assessing the quality of life and health outcomes of Androgenic Alopecia patients using Propecia
This study found that androgenic alopecia patients using Propecia reported a significant decrease in Quality of Life compared to those using Minoxidil, particularly in the area of emotional role limitations.
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research Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis.
This study reports that clinical trials of finasteride for androgenic alopecia provide insufficient and systematically biased safety data, with most participants unrepresentative of those in pivotal trials that led to FDA approval.
research Finasteride in The Treatment of Female Androgenic Alopecia
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research Finasteride and Dutasteride for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of Efficacy and Reproductive Adverse Effects
This review found that both finasteride and dutasteride are effective for treating hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia, with dutasteride showing higher efficacy, but noted unclear clinical significance regarding potential negative impacts on reproduction, including possible sexual dysfunction and effects on spermatogenesis.
research Adverse Sexual Effects of Treatment with Finasteride or Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
This meta-analysis found that treating male androgenetic alopecia with 5α-reductase inhibitors increases the risk of sexual dysfunction, with a statistically significant risk for finasteride but not for dutasteride.