Finasteride

    May 2018 in “ Reactions Weekly ”
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    TLDR Finasteride treatment for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction.
    A man developed erectile dysfunction during treatment with finasteride for androgenic alopecia. Post-finasteride syndrome symptoms included erectile dysfunction in 100% of patients, and one patient had homogeneous erectile tissue. A novel penile ultrasound technique was used to explain the mechanism of erectile dysfunction in young patients using finasteride for androgenic alopecia.
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      community Dont fucking wait to start finasteride!

      in Chat  372 upvotes 3 years ago
      User baldwarrior85 regrets not starting finasteride earlier to prevent hair loss. Others share their experiences, with some having side effects and others seeing positive results from the treatment.

      community Why is everyone not directly advised Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  162 upvotes 2 months ago
      Dutasteride is less commonly prescribed for hair loss because it is not FDA-approved for this purpose, unlike finasteride, which is more accessible and preferred due to fewer side effects. Dutasteride may be more effective in reducing DHT but has a longer half-life and potentially more significant side effects.

      community Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?

      in Transplants  171 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Anyone else growing tired of the finasteride wars?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  169 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting side effects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.

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