Hair loss mental effect is so bad Satire 7/12/2025
Hair loss negatively affects mental health, causing anxiety and depression. Minoxidil and finasteride are discussed as treatments, but side effects and mental health concerns remain.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I am putting my hair loss treatment on hold until my mental health is better.
OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and side effects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
community I went to see a derm, they prescribed 1mg of fin, i have now had it over a month and haven’t taken it.
A user is anxious about starting finasteride for hair loss despite believing in its effectiveness. Others suggest starting with a lower dose and emphasize the low risk of side effects.
community Anyone else not have hobbies anymore because of this?
The user is expressing an obsession with hair loss and spends all their time researching and discussing it. Other users suggest seeking therapy and focusing on other aspects of life.
community Post Finasteride Syndrome, A dangerous lie.
A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.
community How finasteride lowers brain's happiness steroid allopregnanolone and causes depression: systemic dihydroprogesterone crosses blood brain barrier, you don't even need finasteride and brain 5ar for that
Finasteride may lower allopregnanolone levels, potentially affecting mood, but many users report improved mental health due to reduced hair loss. Experiences with finasteride and dutasteride vary, with some experiencing side effects and others finding them beneficial for hair retention and overall happiness.
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