Finasteride gyno experience and in dire need of advice
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/5/2020

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily 3 months
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 0.25mg 2x weekly 3 weeks
    πŸ’Š DIM (oral) 100-200mg
    πŸ’Š Zinc/Vitamin D (oral)
    β€’ Microneedling (dermapen) 1.0-1.5mm weekly/every other week
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) foam 1x daily
    πŸ’§ Nizoral (topical) 1% 2-3x weekly
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    Other terms

    A user experienced puffy nipples and lumps from finasteride, leading to a dilemma between continuing treatment with potential surgery or accepting hair loss. They restarted finasteride at a lower dose with supplements but still face side effects and are seeking advice on whether to persist or stop.
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