Search

for
Search:

Learn

0 / 0 results

— no results

Research

5 / 347 results

Patients Treated for Male Pattern Hair Loss with Finasteride Show Altered Levels of Neuroactive Steroids in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma After Discontinuation

research Patients Treated for Male Pattern Hair Loss with Finasteride Show Altered Levels of Neuroactive Steroids in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma After Discontinuation

61 citations, April 2014 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”

Finasteride affects brain and blood steroids, causing lasting sexual and emotional side effects.

Neuroactive Steroid Levels Are Modified in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma of Post-Finasteride Patients Showing Persistent Sexual Side Effects and Anxious/Depressive Symptomatology

research Neuroactive Steroid Levels Are Modified in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma of Post-Finasteride Patients Showing Persistent Sexual Side Effects and Anxious/Depressive Symptomatology

73 citations, July 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

Finasteride use changes brain chemicals, causing lasting sexual issues and anxiety/depression.

research Finasteride

December 2013 in “Reactions Weekly”

Some men taking finasteride for hair loss experienced anxiety, depression, and sexual problems, which sometimes continued after stopping the medication.

research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men

24 citations, December 2013 in “Sexual medicine reviews”

Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.

research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Emerging Clinical Problem

26 citations, December 2019 in “Neurobiology of Stress”

Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, neurological, and physical side effects in some people after taking finasteride.

View more "anxious symptomatology" in research →

Community Join

5 / 211 results

community I though I didn’t have any progress. My doctor showed me I was just anxious and hyper aware

in Minoxidil 18 upvotes 4 years ago

The user's experience with hair loss, their doctor explaining that they were likely hyper aware of thin spots due to anxiety and an underlying whorl in one area, and providing encouragement for those feeling discouraged. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil and spironolactone.

community Fin 1 mg oral 1x/day + min topical 2x/day, 4 months progress

in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

Anxious_Bee_67's 4 month progress with a hair loss treatment regimen of 1 mg oral finasteride once a day and topical minoxidil twice a day, which has brought "hope" to others who are fighting the Norwood Reaper. Replies include encouragement for further progress and advice on other treatments that can be used in conjunction with the current ones.

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.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 13 upvotes 3 months ago

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 A vent. I feel like I am in a race against the clock.

in Update 6 upvotes 2 years ago

A 21-year-old male is anxious about hair loss and its impact on marriage prospects. He has been using Minoxidil for 3 years, plans to start Finasteride in January 2023, and is also using Procapil and supplements.

community Log #1 - My .25mg EOD Finasteride Journey

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 4 months ago

A user started taking 0.25mg of finasteride every other day to prevent hair loss and documented their experience. Initially, they felt anxious and had headaches, but by the second week, they felt normal with no side effects or changes in hair.

View more "anxious symptomatology" in community →