Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hairloss treatments.
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If oral minoxidil 2.5mg and finasteride 1mg fail after a year, some suggest trying dutasteride. Hair shedding can be normal in the first year, and real changes often occur between 9 months to a year.
A user is concerned about weight loss stagnation while using minoxidil and finasteride during a calorie-cutting diet. Responses suggest water retention or a weight loss plateau as possible causes.
A user shared their 11-week post-op hair transplant results, noting they use only vitamins, not minoxidil or finasteride. Replies suggest starting finasteride to maintain results, with mixed opinions on the current progress.
A user, 18, is considering switching from topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil to dutasteride due to continued hair shedding. Other users shared their experiences with dutasteride, noting potential benefits and risks, including reduced sperm count.
A user recovered from severe Telogen Effluvium using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil within four months. Another user regained 80% hair density with finasteride and minoxidil over two years, and is now trying dutasteride.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, who has been using finasteride for 11 years and then switched to dutasteride and minoxidil, has experienced minimal side effects and significant hair regrowth. They also mention that side effects are rare and often related to other factors such as poor diet and low testosterone levels.
This conversation is about a user named "mr_mime125" who experienced results from using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (5%) solution 1.5 ml twice a day for the first two months followed by just minoxidil (5%) 1 ml once a day in the last month, resulting in a drastic improvement to their hairline. Other users discussed their progress while asking questions and offering encouragement.
A 24 year old male struggling with the physical and mental effects of balding, being short, and having a micropenis. Suggested treatments include taking medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, lifting weights, and trying not to compare himself to others.
A user's 6 month hairline results from using dutasteride and microneedling, which resulted in successful regrowth of their thinning temples. Other users commented with similar experiences that were also achieved through the use of finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil.
User harlital shared their 9-month hairloss journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling but experienced worse results. Commenters suggested patience, checking for other causes, and considering dutasteride after 12-24 months if no improvement.
_the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hairloss treatments.
A user shared their experience with male pattern baldness and accepting baldness after shaving their head at age 29. Some responses suggest treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while others discuss acceptance and personal experiences with hairloss.
Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hairloss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.
A user shared progress pictures after 11 months on finasteride and minoxidil, with intermittent microneedling. The community responded positively, noting significant hair regrowth and encouraging continued treatment.
A 24-year-old male has been using finasteride and minoxidil for a year with little hope. Suggestions include adding dutasteride, oral minoxidil, micro needling, and considering a hair transplant.
User shared 15-month results using finasteride and minoxidil, showing no loss but minimal growth, considering a hair transplant. Replies suggest starting treatment earlier, continuing current treatment, or getting a transplant.
A user named "LordGeek101" shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after using 5mg of finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for 8 months. The user is transgender (MTF) and mentioned that the larger dose of finasteride was recommended by their doctor for better chances of hair revival.
A user's experience with a hair transplant procedure and the resulting appearance of their hairline, which included some micro irregularities to make it look natural. Other users asked questions related to cost and safety of similar procedures at different clinics.
User shares 8-month hair growth progress using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 2ml topical minoxidil/finasteride mix. Others comment on noticeable improvement and discuss user's journey and treatment details.
A 21-year-old male, 13 months into hairloss treatment, reports increased hair fall despite using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, vitamins, and specialized shampoos. He questions the impact of anxiety and depression on hair fall and is hesitant to seek therapy.
A user regrets not starting hairloss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 sooner. Others comment on hairloss patterns and concerns about side effects.
Start hairloss treatments early for best results. Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling are commonly used, with some users experiencing side effects but often regretting delayed treatment.
The user has been experiencing hairloss since the age of 16 and has tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and keto 2%. Despite these efforts, there has been little improvement in hair growth. The user is considering other options such as dutasteride, perilutimide, or a hair transplant in the future, but for now, they are accepting the shaved look and focusing on personal growth and school.
The user has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride to prevent hairloss, despite not showing significant balding. Many commenters believe the treatment is excessive, while some support early prevention.
A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and drinking topical minoxidil for almost four months to combat hairloss, seeing reduced shedding and some regrowth. Users advise against drinking minoxidil and suggest that using both finasteride and dutasteride together is overkill.
The user has been on finasteride for over four years without noticeable results and recently added dutasteride and RU58841, but continues to experience hairloss. They are considering stopping all medications due to lack of effectiveness and side effects like extremely dry eyes from dutasteride.