Is "Propecia" an acceptable name for a girl? Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/24/2025
Naming a child after hair loss treatments like Propecia and Finasteride, with most users advising against it. The conversation includes humorous and critical responses, suggesting more conventional names.
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6 / 586 resultscommunity Propecia/Finasteride Where does it come from?
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 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.
community My change after 14 months of treatment. Oral propecia 1 mg per day and oral minoxidil, today I add minoxidil and topical propecia to the protocol
The user experienced significant hair recovery after 14 months using oral Propecia (finasteride) 1 mg daily and oral minoxidil, and recently added topical minoxidil and topical Propecia to their regimen. The doctor recommended this combination to maximize results, and the user reported no side effects, noticing improvements by the third month.
community Anyone else on their first couple weeks of Propecia (Finasteride) feel like little hair farmers?
Taking steps to improve hair loss through treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil and ketoconazole. People discussed their experiences and shared a sense of satisfaction from taking action to improve their condition.
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.
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