Man tracks his 10 year progress on oral fin + oral min. Research/Science 4/10/2025
Long-term use of oral minoxidil and finasteride can effectively maintain hair and prevent hair loss. Some users also discuss using dutasteride and note potential side effects like testicle pain.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity New warning by FDA on topical finasteride
The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.
community Discussion on Finasteride and life.
Finasteride can aid hair regrowth but may cause side effects like depression and sexual dysfunction. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, highlighting varied responses and the importance of informed treatment choices.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community Can someone explain the Dutasteride hysteria in this community?
The conversation is about the double standard in the hair loss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.
community Who here has maintained with finasteride for decades?
People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.
community 1.5 years on fin and min (24 yo). Start early guys, itβs worth it.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user "CheckHopeful" has seen significant improvement in their hair loss after using finasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years. Some users discuss side effects and suggest adjusting the dosage or trying topical finasteride or RU58841.
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