The user noticed hair thinning during COVID, tried home remedies, and then started finasteride in March and minoxidil in August. They shared progress pictures of their hair loss journey.
The user stopped taking finasteride due to erectile dysfunction, which they later realized was caused by excessive porn use and not the medication. They resumed finasteride, added dutasteride, and are using minoxidil and microneedling to regain hair.
The user experienced hair regrowth after one year on 1mg finasteride daily and a hair transplant in the frontal area, with improved density in the rear and mid-scalp. Some replies express skepticism and suggest the title should include mention of the hair transplant.
Dutasteride 0.5mg daily led to significant hair regrowth in 3 months, with minimal sideeffects like slight pelvic pain and increased libido. The user switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride, noticing reduced hair shedding and improved hair condition.
The user started using finasteride (0.5mg daily) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg daily) at 18, leading to healthier, thicker hair and reduced anxiety about hair loss. They experienced no negative sideeffects and plan to continue the treatment.
A user shared their 1.5-year experience using 0.25mg finasteride daily for hair loss, noting significant hair quality improvements and reduced scalp itch but mild erectile dysfunction. They managedsideeffects with daily 2.5mg Cialis and 5mg citrulline and plan to continue this routine.
A 26-year-old man has seen hair regrowth after one month of using oral finasteride (1.1mg), minoxidil (3mg), and biotin daily, along with weekly ketoconazole shampoo and plans to add derma stamping. He reports minimal sideeffects and attributes an increase in libido to starting exercise, not the hair loss treatments.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, with the user reporting significant improvement in hair volume after combining these treatments. Some sideeffects mentioned include changes in libido and increased facial hair, but overall, the user is satisfied with the results.
User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative sideeffects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.
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 experienced erectile issues after 7 months of using Finasteride and sought advice. Responses varied, with some suggesting breaks and others sharing similar sideeffects or dismissing concerns.
Someone looking for solutions to their hair loss, who has tried and failed to tolerate anti-androgen treatments such as finasteride, CB-03-01, RU58841, and Eucapil. The user is seeking advice and understanding of their extreme sensitivity to these treatments.
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.
Being overweight may increase finasteride sideeffects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these sideeffects.
The conversation discusses the sideeffects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of sideeffects and the role of individual biology.
A user experienced severe sexual sideeffects and man boobs after 11 months of finasteride use, despite initial positive results for hair growth. They are discontinuing finasteride and caution others about potential risks, suggesting that sideeffects may be more common than reported.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride every other day without sideeffects, starting to see results after 3-4 months. They chose not to use minoxidil due to its sideeffects and because finasteride effectively stopped hair loss.
User shared a 1-year update on finasteride, noting thicker hair but mild sideeffects like reduced libido and mild ED. Considering reducing the dose from 1mg to 0.5mg daily to alleviate sideeffects.
Eucapill 2% used for 1 month reduced shedding from 200 to 10/20 hairs daily with no sideeffects. Finasteride causedsideeffects like ED and watery semen.
An 18-year-old male has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin to combat hair loss, experiencing sideeffects like higher libido and watery semen. He advises others to start with finasteride, avoid natural remedies, and maintain a healthy lifestyle for better hair health.
A user shared their one-year hair loss progress using Minoxidil for a year, Finasteride for nine months, Dutasteride for three months, and weekly dermastamping with no noticeable sideeffects. Another user congratulated them on their new phone, and the original poster shared a link to an earlier post showing their scalp from different angles.
Finasteride and dutasteride, used for hair loss, can cause sexual dysfunction, depression, and suicidal thoughts, with some effects persisting after stopping. The post stresses the importance of being aware of these risks.
A man shared his 6.5-month progress using finasteride, a derma roller, and biotin supplements for hair loss, with no sideeffects and overcoming two shedding phases. Commenters are impressed, noting hairline improvement and discussing the potential of these treatments in regrowing hair, especially at the temples.
A 27-year-old male started using topical finasteride (0.25%) and minoxidil (5%) once daily, along with supplements like zinc, magnesium, biotin, and vitamins C and D. After initial concerns about sideeffects, he experienced temporary ED and shedding but now feels better and has no regrets about starting the treatment.
Potential sideeffects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
User experienced gynecomastia from finasteride and found a solution using liposomal topical finasteride. This method minimizes sideeffects and is effective for hair loss treatment.
A user experienced initial sideeffects from finasteride, including erectile dysfunction and emotional changes, but later noticed increased muscle mass and assertiveness. Hormonal tests showed elevated estrogen and prolactin levels, which slightly decreased over time; the user plans lifestyle changes to see if they help.
User experiencedsideeffects from topical finasteride, including penile pain and reduced sexual satisfaction, and is unsure whether to resume or avoid the treatment. They are seeking advice on whether tapering off the drug might help.
RU58841 caused severe sideeffects like heart palpitations and shortness of breath, leading the user to stop using it. Minoxidil and finasteride were effective without sideeffects, while RU58841's safety and effectiveness remain uncertain.
The user experiencedsideeffects from daily finasteride and reduced the dosage to 0.25mg twice a week while continuing minoxidil. They are considering topical anti-androgens but are concerned about application difficulties and potential sideeffects.