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      community My Experience With Finasteride

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting a significant reduction in DHT levels and a complete loss of libido without other side effects. Another user agreed, discussing the negative impact on sexual drive and criticizing the community's attitude towards discussing side effects.

      community hair loss treatment alternatives and ideas to improve gain

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and a dermaroller for hair loss, along with spearmint capsules, pueraria mirifica, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamins. The user is also considering microdosing finasteride with trans treatment and mentions the potential of herbal enemas and hair systems.

      community Pre Finasteride Treatment, is testing for free DHT necessary?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about whether testing for free DHT is necessary before starting Finasteride for hair loss, despite having other hormone tests available. One person suggests that genetic response to DHT is more important than DHT levels and advises starting Finasteride without the free DHT test.

      community Anyone having success with .025% topical fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is not seeing success with 0.025% topical finasteride for hair loss after four months and is experiencing less side effects compared to 1mg oral finasteride. Another user suggests that it might be too soon to see results and recommends trying it for a year before making a decision.

      community Bloodwork: what to test for?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been taking oral Finasteride and topical Essengen 6 Plus for hair loss and is experiencing increased depression. They plan to get bloodwork to check hormone levels and are seeking advice on which tests to include.

      community My Finasteride Story (Pictures + Blood work + Updates)

      in Finasteride  8 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their experience with finasteride for hair regrowth, which was effective but caused side effects like gynecomastia and mood swings. They now manage side effects with Arimidex and vitamins while continuing finasteride, and monitor their health with blood tests.

      community Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.

      community About your erections on finasteride

      in Finasteride  10 upvotes 7 years ago
      People worrying about hair loss and the effects of Finasteride on erections, which a transgirl has experienced no change from taking it with other medications. The discussion suggests that people should stop worrying so much.

      community 3 months on 2.5mg oral min and 0.5 dut

      in Is this regrowth?  80 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth after 3 months of using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride, with mixed opinions on the effectiveness and suggestions to increase minoxidil dosage or consider a hair transplant. Some users recommend additional treatments like dermarolling and micro-needling, while others share personal experiences with side effects and alternative treatments.

      community Rate my treatment stack from 1-10

      in Chat 2 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, with a focus on pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and alternatives to finasteride due to intolerance. Users suggest adding a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride, and some recommend trying topical versions to reduce side effects.

      community Low dose spiro with 5ARI inhibitor

      in Chat  2 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed for hair maintenance, with concerns about testosterone and side effects like gynecomastia. Spironolactone is noted for use in both bodybuilding and hormone therapy, with low doses considered for minimizing side effects.

      community Totally confused by doctors opinions, would appreciate some clarity

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.

      community Thoughts on platelet-rich plasma therapy

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.

      community We need actual hair loss studies on Epristeride

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      Epristeride is a selective 5 alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor that may reduce scalp DHT similarly to finasteride, with potentially fewer side effects. It is suggested that combining epristeride with finasteride or dutasteride could enhance hair loss treatment effectiveness.

      community Feel like I'm a reasonably good responder

      in Is this regrowth?  274 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user "OP" reported significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping. OP experienced initial shedding but no other side effects.

      community Finasteyd topical 0.025% minoxidil and caffeine action

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user "OP" uses a combination of topical minoxidil 5%, finasteride 0.025%, and caffeine to combat hair loss, with noticeable results over 5-6 months. Side effects include unwanted body hair growth and an itchy scalp, but no significant sexual side effects.

      community Blood work after 4 month topical fin/min

      in Update  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      After 4 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, blood tests showed increased E2, Test, and Prolactine levels. The user is concerned about potential side effects like gyno and is seeking advice on managing these values.

      community Can rosemary oil cause gynaecomastia?

      in Microneedling 4 months ago
      A user is concerned that using rosemary oil after microneedling might cause gynaecomastia due to increased absorption and potential DHT blocking. Other users believe rosemary oil is unlikely to affect hormones or cause gynaecomastia.

      community Year and 3 months progress (28m) fin + min

      in Progress Pictures  328 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their 15-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil once daily, noting significant improvement after adding finasteride. They experienced mild side effects, including reduced erection strength after a year.