Finasteride is ****ing magical Update 10/9/2024
Finasteride has led to significant hair regrowth for some users, with noticeable improvements in two months, but side effects like erectile dysfunction have caused some to stop using it. Some users combine finasteride with minoxidil and other supplements, despite concerns about side effects.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Progress - 1mg Oral Fin daily, 11 months
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Nizoral 2% shampoo every three days, and dermastamping, without adding minoxidil due to satisfaction with current results. Initial side effects like erectile dysfunction and dry eyes resolved over time.
community 5 months on dut/fin/min progress
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 months using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, despite initial side effects like erectile dysfunction, which resolved after switching from finasteride to dutasteride. The user reports full recovery of hair density and improved skin condition, though the right temple remains slightly recessed.
community 1.5 years topical minox 0.5 ml twice (just temples) + 0.5 mg oral finasteride daily.
The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair quality using topical minoxidil on temples and oral finasteride daily. They also noted thicker eyebrows and some side effects like minor erectile dysfunction.
community M22 with 2 years of treatment min/fin/microneedle/ketoconazole
A 22-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole for hair loss treatment over two years, experiencing some regrowth and maintenance. He reports side effects from finasteride, including erectile dysfunction, and slight libido impact from minoxidil.
community 2 Years of 2.5mg Finasteride Daily
A user shared their positive experience using 2.5mg of finasteride daily for two years, noting significant hair regrowth and no erectile dysfunction issues. They plan to add minoxidil soon, despite some users suggesting that a lower dose of finasteride might be equally effective with fewer side effects.
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