A user shared their 3-month experience using finasteride, reporting no sideeffects and noticeable hair improvement. Their regimen included finasteride, keto nizoral, biotin, multivitamins, omega-3, flaxseed, and a high-protein diet.
Users discuss their experiences with finasteride, expressing regret over delayed use due to misinformation and sharing mixed outcomes, including sideeffects and benefits. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
A user shared their 3.5-year hair loss treatment journey using finasteride and minoxidil, showing significant hair density improvement and no noticeable sideeffects. The user also mentioned the confidence boost from shaving their head and the positive impact of the treatments.
The conversation is about the potential cost of GT20029 if FDA approved, with estimates around $150/month. Comparisons are made between GT20029, finasteride, and their mechanisms and sideeffects.
The conversation discusses the availability of GT20029, a new topical hair loss treatment with fewer sideeffects than Minoxidil or finasteride. Users suggest using finasteride to preserve hair until GT20029 becomes available.
After one year on finasteride, a user reports positive hair regrowth and minimal sideeffects, encouraging others to try the treatment despite potential risks. Other users share varied experiences with finasteride, some seeing improvements and others still waiting for results.
The user started taking 2.5mg minoxidil tablets daily and reduced their finasteride dose to 0.5mg due to sideeffects. They are considering a hair transplant but are unsure if they should proceed now or wait after seeing the effects of the reduced finasteride dosage.
The user is frustrated with minoxidil's lack of results and is considering alternatives like oral minoxidil or finasteride despite concerns about sideeffects. Other suggestions include consulting a doctor, adjusting dosages, or considering a hair transplant.
The discussion revolves around the need for future oral DHT blockers for hair loss treatment that don't have the sideeffects of current options like Finasteride and Dutasteride. One user suggests that the future of hair loss treatment will likely be topical anti-androgens, as they can target hair follicles without affecting the entire system.
The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and experienced minimal sideeffects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived sideeffects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that sideeffects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.
The user tried Minoxidil without success, and Finasteride worked but caused sexual sideeffects even at a very low dose. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss as they cannot tolerate anti-androgens and are also in therapy for mental health.
A user's results after using finasteride (1.25mg/day) for one year, which included improvements to their hair and skin as well as some sideeffects such as decreased libido and watery semen. They also mentioned they stopped taking creatine around the same time.
A 16-year-old researching and trying Pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment, reporting back on sideeffects experienced after one week of use; the reported sideeffects included testicle pain, headache, and increased shedding. Libido and sexual performance seemed unaffected.
The user has been using Actifolic Pyrilutamide 0.5% once daily for almost three weeks without noticing any sideeffects or progress. Other users suggest that significant results typically take 3-6 months to appear.
AltruisticBro's experience with Fluridil (Eucapil) as a hair loss treatment, and the current blood work results associated with it. They are not willing to take finasteride due to potential permanent sideeffects.
A monoclonal antibody clinical trial for potential hair loss treatments in Victoria, Australia and the discussion of their efficacy. People shared information about similar drugs already on the market, speculated about potential sideeffects, and discussed how to spread the word about the trial.
User tried various hair loss treatments with limited success. RU58841 was effective but caused sideeffects, now trying Eucapil and continuing Finasteride.
Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Sideeffects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer sideeffects.
User encourages taking finasteride for hair loss, stating rare permanent sideeffects. Replies discuss experiences with finasteride, sideeffects, effectiveness, and alternative treatments.
A user shared their 10-week progress using Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride daily, reporting no sideeffects and increased sex drive. Replies praised the noticeable improvement in hair thickness and hairline definition.
A user ordered H&W's 1.25% Topical Finasteride and is curious about others' experiences and sideeffects. Another user asked about availability in the US.
A mid-30s individual is experiencing hair loss at the front and temples but not the crown, and is seeking affordable treatments. They have ordered pumpkin seed oil capsules due to cost and sideeffects concerns with official treatments.
Dutasteride can be taken daily or weekly, depending on individual goals and side effect tolerance. Daily use maximizes suppression, while less frequent dosing reduces sideeffects.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are discussed, with users sharing mixed experiences about effectiveness and sideeffects. Some users report positive results, while others express concerns about sideeffects, highlighting the importance of personal choice.
Increasing the dutasteride dose to 2.5 mg may significantly reduce DHT and promote hair regrowth, with similar sideeffects to lower doses. Some users combine dutasteride with minoxidil and finasteride for better results, but there are concerns about long-term effectiveness and availability.
Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause sideeffects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual sideeffects.
Dutasteride is less commonly prescribed for hair loss because it is not FDA-approved for this purpose, unlike finasteride, which is more accessible and preferred due to fewer sideeffects. Dutasteride may be more effective in reducing DHT but has a longer half-life and potentially more significant sideeffects.
A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential sideeffects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.