A little perspective from Bill Burr 11/11/2013
The user has been using Propecia for about 11 months and believes it has slowed hair loss. They acknowledge likely future hair loss and emphasize the value of a positive attitude.
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The user is taking finasteride 1mg from Blink pharmacy, sourced from Ascend Laboratories, with no noticeable side effects after 5 months. They also use Kirkland foam minoxidil, micro needling, and various supplements for hair treatment.
community Been on Propecia since 1997, recently switched to Topical Finasteride.. follow for updates, or to ask any questions about 23 years on Propecia.
User spent 23 years on Finasteride with side effects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, side effects reduced and waiting for results.
community First 3 months on Propecia
The user experienced no major negative symptoms from Propecia but noted ball throbbing and emotional inertia. They also used Minoxidil and observed increased focus and prolonged moods.
community 16 months. Just a tough roller coaster. But the pictures speak for themselves. Propecia 1 mg topical minoxidil twice a day
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using Propecia (finasteride) 1 mg and topical minoxidil twice a day over 16 months, despite initial shedding. The user no longer needs a hair transplant and reports no side effects from the treatment.
community 4 and a half months on Propecia and min.
A user shared progress pictures showing baby hairs appearing on their NW7 scalp after 4.5 months of using Propecia (finasteride) and minoxidil. They are hopeful these baby hairs will lead to full coverage.
community I received a prescription for DUTASTERIDE CAP 0.5MG and to this day for 7 months I have been taking propecia, I am considering switching because I see that my shedding has not stopped, although I have results that I associate with topical minoxidil. Do they think it's time to move to DUTASTERIDE 0.
A user has been taking Propecia (finasteride) for 7 months and uses topical minoxidil, but is considering switching to dutasteride due to ongoing hair shedding. Another person suggests that 7 months is not enough time to decide on switching medications.
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