Some people avoid finasteride due to side effects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hairloss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.
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.
TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hairloss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.
A user experienced no reduction in DHT levels after 8 months of finasteride, despite initial improvement in hairloss. They are considering switching to dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hairloss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.
A user shared their 1.5-year experience using Minoxidil, a derma roller, and hair oil for hairloss, noting significant improvements in hair health and density. They also emphasized the importance of a healthier lifestyle and the positive impact of using a product combining Minoxidil with plant extracts.
A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hairloss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hairloss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.
Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hairloss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hairloss and stopped derma stamping to prepare for a future hair transplant. They are considering adding tretinoin to their treatment.
After 2.5 years of using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil foam twice daily, and weekly micro-needling, the user reports thicker, healthier hair without further loss. They noticed initial regrowth at 3 months, with significant improvement up to 18 months, and no negative side effects from the treatment.
The user is hesitant to use finasteride due to potential hormonal side effects and is waiting for the release of pyrilutamide, a new hairloss treatment. Other users suggest trying finasteride, warning about potential regret if hairloss progresses in the meantime.
A 26-year-old man embraced baldness, gaining confidence and personal growth, and encourages self-acceptance. Others discussed hairloss treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride, but he did not use them.
The user has been using Hims finasteride and minoxidil spray, nizoral shampoo twice a week, and a daily biotin gummy for 90 days to treat hairloss. The user and others discuss the cost, dosage, and effectiveness of the treatment, with some suggesting cutting hair short for better results.
The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hairloss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, ZadarskiDrake, has been using minoxidil and finasteride for two years to treat hairloss. They apply minoxidil at night and have not experienced negative effects on muscle gains. They also mention using a needle pin for hair treatment.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, BreadButterCoffee, did not have success with dutasteride for hairloss and found better results with a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. They recommend trying microneedling for those who have been on medication for years with minimal improvement.
User reports 3 months of microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, and zinc for hairloss. Others comment on great progress and suggest checking back after 1 year.
A user's progress with using Minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling to treat hairloss; another user mentioned a Japanese study that found better results for hairy individuals on finasteride.
This conversation discusses the topical application of Minoxidil, with various users providing advice on how to accurately measure a dose and keep it from melting too quickly. Others have shared their experiences using oral finasteride for hairloss treatments.
A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil, for hairloss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.
A user named KarensAnon who has been using minoxidil, finasteride, and derma rolling for hairloss treatments over the past 6 months with successful results in restoring their confidence. Other users have offered support and advice regarding similar treatment plans.
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hairloss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hairloss.
Using a combination of topical finasteride, minoxidil, caffeine and dermaroller treatments to help with hairloss, while discussing the potential results and other options.
Asteride into your routine
In this conversation, the user Icy-Indication267 was asking when they should start finasteride to treat their hairloss, which had responded well to minoxidil after two months. Other users shared advice on incorporating micro-needling and topical finasteride into their routine for optimal results.
This user "ateaninja" has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 14 months along with weekly micro-needling for the last 5 months to treat hairloss. They also have a trusted barber to make their existing hair look fuller.
Experimenting with the effects of creatine and finasteride on DHT levels, as well as a discussion regarding the potential link between creatine supplementation and hairloss.
Using a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, plus microneedling, to treat hairloss; the progress made by the original poster over 6 months; the potential for further results with longer use; and the possibility of seeking alternatives such as a hair transplant or system.
Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hairloss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.