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      community Finasteride ruined my hair, and my life (so far)

       9 upvotes 4 years ago
      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 Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues

       21 upvotes 5 years ago
      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 Reminder: You cannot donate blood if you are taking Fin or Dut

       730 upvotes 1 year ago
      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 How many are hyper responders to Finasteride?

       6 upvotes 4 months ago
      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 Prolactin and E2 high after finasteride

       18 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      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 6 months on minoxidil foam, is this normal?

      in Is this regrowth?  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      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 3 days after a hair transplant

       2107 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      in Satire  349 upvotes 1 year ago
      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

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

       6 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  829 upvotes 1 year ago
      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

       6 upvotes 1 year ago
      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

       3 upvotes 2 years ago
      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

       25 upvotes 2 years ago
      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 Gland treatment and Crude Oil Massage

      7 years ago
      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.

       5 upvotes 10 years ago
      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)

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      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 Diffuse thinner 10 weeks progress on oral fin + topical min

       108 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      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.