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      community Can we stop fear mongering with finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  285 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride is effective for hair loss but can cause sexual dysfunction and mental health issues in some users, leading to a polarized debate on its risks. Some switch to alternatives like Dutasteride or topical treatments to avoid side effects.

      community Shedding 300+ hairs on fin min after 9 months even when starting early.

       11 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing severe hair shedding despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no regrowth after nine months. Suggestions include checking for underlying health issues, staying consistent with treatment, and considering a switch to dutasteride if no improvement occurs.

      community How much do you guys think diet and sleep affects results?

       34 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hair growth in people with reversible hair loss. Some believe these factors, along with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, can improve hair health, while others argue hair loss is mostly determined by genetics and DHT sensitivity.

      community Vitamin D deficiency - could it be the cause?

      in Update  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.

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