Comparing the effectiveness and side effects of topical finasteride versus oral finasteride, with people sharing their experiences using both treatments to manage hair loss.
A user stopped hair loss after taking finasteride daily for four years, with minimal regrowth and no side effects. They believe stress initially caused their hair loss.
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto extract for hair loss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.
Minoxidiland caffeine may interact, affecting hair growth results. Users shared mixed experiences, with some noticing improvements without caffeine and others still seeing results despite coffee consumption.
The positive effects of one year of treatments with topical minoxidiland oral finasteride for hair loss, with encouraging progress pictures as evidence.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It highlights a study suggesting that sulforaphane may reduce DHT levels and promote hair growth in mice.
A user discusses starting finasteride for hair loss despite concerns about potential sexual side effects, emphasizing the psychological factors involved. Other users share mixed experiences, with some reporting no side effects and others experiencing issues.
The conversation discusses the positive effects of taking 5 mg oral minoxidiland 0.5 mg oral dutasteride every other day for hair loss, with one user reporting thicker beard and eyebrows and improved appearance. Another user expresses frustration about not being able to access the treatment in Germany, while a different user mentions experiencing no side effects.
The user tried dutasteride for hair loss for 2.5 years but experienced drastic thinning and receding hairline. They decided to switch back to finasteride, along with minoxidil, LLLT, and ketoconazole, due to dissatisfaction with dutasteride's results and side effects.