A user initially had sideeffects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.
A user shared their 8-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride with no sideeffects and plans to start minoxidil. Another user commented that the results look great and suggested reconsidering starting minoxidil.
The conversation is about the debate over the existence of Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and its symptoms, with some users skeptical about PFS and others discussing sideeffects like erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia from hair loss treatments like finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, viagra, and a joke about using a popsicle stick for erectile support.
A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride 1mg three times a week, starting at age 25, with noticeable regrowth after three months and no sideeffects. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and dutasteride, noting varying results and sideeffects.
A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.
Users discussed hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil and finasteride. They shared personal experiences and advice on starting these treatments early.
The conversation discusses skepticism about Breezula, a hair loss treatment, with the consensus that it's not a miracle cure but a maintenance drug that may work well with finasteride. Some users report sideeffects from finasteride, like sexual dysfunction, while hoping for better results from Breezula or RU58841 without such sideeffects.
Being overweight may increase finasteride sideeffects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these sideeffects.
Potential sideeffects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
User spent 23 years on Finasteride with sideeffects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, sideeffects reduced and waiting for results.
A user shared their 5-month experience using topical finasteride for hair loss, noting sideeffects like watery semen and puffy nipples, which led them to stop the treatment. They saw no significant hair improvement and have since switched to using minoxidil.
A user in their mid-40s shared a 12-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement. They started seeing thicker hair and regrowth after 3 months, with no sideeffects noticed.
The post and conversation are about a 23-year-old deciding to stop using finasteride for hair loss due to potential erectile dysfunction risks, sparking a debate about the benefits and sideeffects of hair loss treatments.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with some users advocating for finasteride and minoxidil, while others express concerns about potential sideeffects of finasteride. A social media influencer is criticized for promoting scalp massages and minoxidil over finasteride, which some believe is misinformation.
The user has been using finasteride (0.5mg), minoxidil (5% foam), dermarolling, and rosemary oil for 3 months, noticing baby hairs and some shedding. Advice given includes continuing the current treatment, considering additional treatments, and potentially increasing the finasteride dose.
A user's journey with hair loss, starting with finasteride at age 17 and switching to dutasteride at 18. The post provides insight on how minoxidil helped initially but quitting it caused some regrowth that was regained when switching to dutasteride. There is also discussion about starting finasteride as young as 17 years old for those who may be worried about potential physical development issues.
Hair loss treatments, such as Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. Advice is given to give the medications time to work and to consider a Hair Transplant in order to fill any gaps caused by continuing hair loss.
Fluridil's effectiveness and safety in treating hair loss are discussed, with higher concentrations showing potential success. Comparisons are made to other treatments like RU58841, Pyri, CB-03-01, and topical spironalactone.
User experienced hair regrowth after eliminating scalp itch with RU58841. Others discussed itch and hair loss connection, and effectiveness of combining RU58841 with 5AR inhibitors.
Long term Finasteride users and whether or not they have noticed improvements after two years of use, with other treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling also discussed. Some replies suggest that improvement is possible even beyond the two year mark while others caution against believing studies backed by the Post-Finasteride Foundation.
The sideeffects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric sideeffects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual sideeffects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual sideeffects comes from lower quality sources.
Finasteride can cause sexual sideeffects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent sideeffects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
A user discusses starting finasteride for hair loss despite concerns about potential sexual sideeffects, emphasizing the psychological factors involved. Other users share mixed experiences, with some reporting no sideeffects and others experiencing issues.
The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing sideeffects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent sideeffects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential sideeffects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.
The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting sideeffects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.
A 21-year-old male experienced sideeffects from topical finasteride and is seeking alternative treatments to maintain hair until Breezula is available. He is considering using minoxidil, Nizoral, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplementation, and may try CB or RU58841 if necessary.
A 21-year-old individual questioning the safety and potential sideeffects of using Dutasteride for hair loss, after Finasteride and RU58841 had limited effect. The responses vary, with some users suggesting it's safe and others advising to check hormone levels before proceeding.
Dutasteride is discussed as a treatment for young hair loss sufferers, with mixed experiences regarding sideeffects and effectiveness. Some users report positive results with Dutasteride, while others prefer Finasteride or Minoxidil due to fewer sideeffects.
The comparison of 0.5mg dutasteride and 1mg finasteride for treating hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia, with discussion of which is more effective and has fewer sideeffects.