Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
User experienced hair loss after weight lifting, had a successful hair transplant, but later faced significant thinning. Current treatment includes finasteride, minoxidil, dermal rolling, and supplements.
The conversation discusses using T3 (triiodothyronine) as a topical treatment forhair growth, with some users noting it showed promising results in studies but lacked follow-up. Users express interest in trying T3 due to its potential effectiveness compared to Minoxidil.
Finasteride significantly increased testosterone levels for the user, with no major side effects except watery semen, which was resolved with zinc supplements. The user's hairline stopped receding and slightly improved.
Hair regrowth treatment involving 3aHSD enzyme shows 6% improvement in 18 weeks. Sulforaphane, L-Menthol, and Dexpanthenol are potential ingredients for new hair loss solution.
Akinfenrawr experienced negative side effects from oral finasteride and RU58841, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They discuss various options, including raloxifene, oral dutasteride, liposomal finasteride, Breezula, Pyrilutamide, SM04554, and sulforaphane, but have concerns about efficacy, availability, and cost.
User shares positive experience with Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil forhair loss treatment. Others discuss personal experiences and hair loss impact on self-esteem and appearance.
User LateNightCoffeeShop shared progress after 3 months using Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Derma-rolling forhair regrowth. Users discussed treatment frequency, effectiveness, and potential side effects.
User encourages taking finasteride forhair loss, stating rare permanent side effects. Replies discuss experiences with finasteride, side effects, effectiveness, and alternative treatments.
A user shared that adding Dutasteride to Finasteride worsened their hair loss, despite initial improvements with Finasteride alone. Others in the conversation debated the effectiveness of Dutasteride, with some suggesting individual responses vary and others defending its proven efficacy forhair loss.
User experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil and Finasteride since January 2020, with no side effects reported. Shaving head twice helped Minoxidil reach scalp more effectively.
Topical Dutasteride may halt hair loss and effectively treat androgenic alopecia. Combining low-dose oral Dutasteride with topical application could maximize regrowth and minimize side effects.
User baldwarrior85 regrets not starting finasteride earlier to prevent hair loss. Others share their experiences, with some having side effects and others seeing positive results from the treatment.
User hears aunt's comment on hair loss during Easter gathering. Others discuss handling rude comments and share experiences with hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The emotional impact of hair loss and the risks associated with common treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and Fluridil. People discussed their personal experiences with these treatments, including potential side effects and lowered fertility. Hair transplants were also mentioned as a possible solution.
The user experienced continuous hair shedding for 16 months while on finasteride, with periods of improvement. They also used T Gel shampoo and noticed a reduction in hair loss symptoms after 18 months, including the return of their sex drive and normal hair texture.
A user shared their year-long hair loss treatment using minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages, reporting moderate hair growth and stabilization. They suggest starting early with less harmful methods and consider adding finasteride or dutasteride if needed.
Male Pattern Baldness, and identifying early signs of it. The treatments discussed to combat and slow balding include finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil.
A user shared their experience with DIY PRP scalp injections forhair regrowth, using an EZ Injector and other at-home equipment. Another user reported success with at-home PRP treatments for 1.5 years, noting thicker hair and a stable hairline.
A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hair loss. They experienced some side effects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.
A user's 6 month progress using finasteride and minoxidil as treatments forhair loss, with the replies discussing side effects and general consensus about usage of the two medications.
The conversation discusses the side effects 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 side effects and the role of individual biology.
Hair loss treatments, with people sharing their experiences of trying to get help from family members and how genetics can affect the severity of hair loss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, scalp massage, whey protein and bleaching.
A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.
The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hair loss and feeling depressed, who has tried finasteride but is experiencing sexual side effects. Others suggest various treatments like reducing finasteride dosage, trying minoxidil, dermarolling, addressing health and hormonal issues, and accepting baldness.
Minoxidil may cause facial aging or wrinkles, though opinions vary. Some users report side effects like dark circles and facial bloating, while others attribute changes to genetics or other factors.
Evidence-based treatments for androgenic alopecia, such as minoxidil, finasteride, low-level laser light therapy, dutasteride, platelet-rich plasma, and topical ketoconazole. It discusses the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of these treatments, as well as future developments in understanding this polygenic condition.
The conversation advises against waiting for future hair loss treatments and suggests using proven treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil. Some users regret not starting treatment earlier, while others discuss the effectiveness and safety of current treatments and the potential of microneedling.