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30 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride ruined my hair, and my life (so far)
The user suspects finasteride worsened their hair loss despite no abnormal shedding and reduced hair fall initially. They are considering various options, including switching brands, trying topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, or waiting for new treatments.
community What treatment should I take? and is it really bad?
OP is experiencing significant hair loss despite GFC and PRP treatments and has abnormal lab results. They are advised to consult a hair-focused dermatologist for further evaluation.
community Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues
A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.
community Interesting combination of cold water, rice fermented water and cold receptors agonists.
The conversation discusses using cold water, fermented rice water, and local herbs as potential treatments for hair health and anti-gray hair therapy. It explores whether these methods are effective in preventing hair loss and graying.
community Reminder: You cannot donate blood if you are taking Fin or Dut
You cannot donate blood if you are taking finasteride or dutasteride due to potential risks to pregnant women. Finasteride has a shorter wait time to donate blood compared to dutasteride, and both oral and topical forms can disqualify you from donating.
community Need help making sense of my blood tests results
community How many are hyper responders to Finasteride?
The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including hormonal imbalances and cognitive issues, leading to a recommendation to stop its use. They plan to follow up with tests to rule out a pituitary tumor and are considering topical treatments as alternatives.
community Is it normal to shed after increasing your finasteride dosage?
The user increased their finasteride dosage and noticed more hair shedding, questioning if this is normal. Another user commented that the hairline looks more consistent now, despite the user's concerns.
community Prolactin and E2 high after finasteride
A user experienced libido issues after using finasteride for five months, with elevated prolactin and estradiol levels. The discussion includes differing opinions on whether these symptoms are due to hormonal imbalances or post-finasteride syndrome.
community Switching from 0.5mg daily dutasteride to 3 times a week (MWF etc.)
Switching from daily 0.5mg dutasteride to three times a week may reduce side effects without worsening hair loss. Bloodwork showed no abnormalities, supporting the change.
community 6 months on minoxidil foam, is this normal?
The user has been using minoxidil foam for 6 months but is concerned about the lack of normal hair growth. Suggestions include adding finasteride, oral minoxidil, and possibly dutasteride, along with microneedling for better results.
community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
community 3 days after a hair transplant
A user humorously shared their appearance three days after a hair transplant, sparking jokes and memes about their head shape. They remained positive, acknowledging the swelling and hoping for improvement.
community Over 95% of his face is covered in hair.
A young man with hypertrichosis has over 95% of his face covered in hair, sparking humorous comments about hair loss treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride. Users joke about transplanting his facial hair and discuss the challenges of his condition compared to typical balding.
community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment
A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.
community 22m hormone test - 4months fin, test 3 weeks off fin.
A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride for 4 months without major side effects but is concerned about hormone test results showing low SHBG and high estrogen. He plans to consult a doctor and is considering alternatives like minoxidil or topical finasteride to avoid health issues.
community Finasteride and fertility. Personal report.
Finasteride can affect sperm quality, but fertility usually returns after stopping it, as shown by a user who conceived four months after discontinuation. Some users successfully conceive while on finasteride, though some prefer to pause its use to minimize risks.
community So defeated and tired of nothing working
A 25-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia has been using minoxidil, spironolactone, and dutasteride but sees little improvement in hair thinning. She is considering switching to oral minoxidil and exploring other treatments like PRP and hair systems.
community hairfall reduced or not please reply
The user experienced reduced hairfall after taking multivitamins, biotin pills, eating fruit, and drinking coffee. They are concerned about the lack of hair regrowth and seek advice on whether their hair will be alright.
community Topical finasteride has affected my hormones
A 21-year-old experienced hormone changes after using self-made topical finasteride for hair loss, including a 20% decrease in DHT, a 47% increase in testosterone, and a 39% increase in estradiol. The user previously used minoxidil and microneedling but is now seeking ways to balance hormones, possibly through supplements or dosage adjustments.
community Phase II for Technoderma Therepeutic's TDM-105795 set to begin in April tentatively
Phase II for TDM-105795 for Androgenic Alopecia is set to begin in April 2023. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TDM-105795 in male subjects.
community Looking for an effective and safe OTC aromatase inhibitor
community Gland treatment and Crude Oil Massage
Hair loss treatment involves gland treatment with iodine, liver extract, wild American ginseng, and black cohosh, along with crude oil scalp massage. The approach aims to stimulate hormones and improve blood circulation to promote hair growth.
community 7 months on fin and 3 months on minox update.
The user has been using finasteride for 7 months and minoxidil for 3 months to address hair loss, with occasional missed doses. They also use Nizoral shampoo 2-3 times a week and are considering derma rolling.
community For what it's worth ("side effects" and my experience on Finasteride)
The user experienced side effects commonly attributed to Finasteride without ever taking the drug, suggesting these issues may stem from other life factors. They advise considering other potential causes before blaming Finasteride for such side effects.
community why do most people jump to minoxidil and finastiride rather getting checked for deficiencies
Most hair loss is due to androgenetic alopecia, not deficiencies. Minoxidil and finasteride are effective treatments for this condition.
community Diffuse thinner 10 weeks progress on oral fin + topical min
A user shared their 10-week progress using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement with no side effects from finasteride and increased body hair from minoxidil. Others in the conversation noted varying results with similar treatments.
community Topical minoxidil can still kill cats even when the owner is “careful.”
Topical minoxidil can be dangerous to cats, even with accidental exposure, and users should be cautious to prevent poisoning. Proper precautions, like washing hands and preventing cats from licking treated areas, are essential to minimize risk.
community Hyper responder turned rapid diffuser despite maximal therapy — looking for specialist recommendations
Despite using treatments like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and GHK-Cu injections, the individual continues to experience aggressive hair thinning and is seeking a specialist for further help. Suggestions include trying finasteride, dermarolling, or another hair transplant.