Hormonal changes on Finasteride? 5/30/2025
Finasteride can increase estrogen levels, causing dizziness and nausea. Users discuss adjusting treatment and diet, and explore alternatives for hair loss management.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Attempting to assist people with gyno sides on finasteride
Finasteride can cause gynecomastia due to hormonal imbalances. Management includes consulting an endocrinologist and using aromatase inhibitors like anastrozole or supplements like DIM and zinc.
community How do athletes maintain their hair transplants? Or do they not?
Athletes often use finasteride to maintain hair transplants, but some avoid it due to potential hormonal effects. Notable examples include Mo Salah and Conor McGregor, while LeBron James has had multiple procedures with varying success.
community Why is it "not right" to start off with Dutasteride?
The conversation discusses whether it's better to start hair loss treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Opinions vary, but many suggest starting with finasteride due to its shorter half-life and easier management of side effects, while others argue dutasteride is more effective and has fewer side effects.
community How essential is scalp biopsy when dealing with hair loss?
The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.
community Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day lowers scalp DHT levels by only 50% (but 2.5 mg/day lowers scalp DHT by 80%).
Dutasteride at 2.5 mg/day reduces scalp DHT by 80%, while 0.5 mg/day reduces it by 50%, with minimal difference in side effects. Users often combine it with finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil for better hair loss management, though side effects like dry skin and pimples are noted.
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