Effects of Testosterone Plus Finasteride on Bone After Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study

A user shared their 8-year journey with hair loss treatments, including oral minoxidil, dutasteride, Propecia, and a 2500 FUT hair transplant, leading to significant hair regrowth and a healthy lifestyle. They experienced some side effects like oily skin and a higher-pitched voice but maintained high testosterone levels and a strong libido.

User spent 23 years on Finasteride with side effects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, side effects reduced and waiting for results.

Hair loss treatments discussed include Propecia, Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and dermarolling. Users shared experiences and results, with some noticing improvements in hair growth and maintenance.

The post argues for teenage use of finasteride to prevent hair loss, citing minimal side effects and personal success. Replies criticize the advice, highlighting potential developmental risks and questioning the safety of finasteride for teenagers.

Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.

A user shared their 10.5-month progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, a derma roller, biotin, and Omega 3, despite losing over 150 hairs daily. They also mentioned starting "bald showers" after leg workouts for the last two months.