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community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 191 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

community Feeling A LOT of stubble on my scalp (I'm a diffuse thinner). What does this mean?

in Chat 6 upvotes 4 years ago

A user with diffuse thinning noticed stubble-like hairs on their scalp after using 2% ketoconazole shampoo, dermarolling, castor oil, Vitamin D3, biotin, and iron supplements. They are unsure if this indicates regrowth or miniaturized hairs.

community My personal thoughts on DHT. belive it or not

in Research/Science 1 month ago

The conversation discusses a personal theory on the role of DHT in stress and reproduction, suggesting it converts testosterone for reproductive traits. The discussion includes skepticism and mentions individual differences in physiology and neurochemistry.

community 1ish year on fin and no improvement

in Is this regrowth? 86 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for over a year without improvement and recently started oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and continuing minoxidil for potential regrowth.

community Dutasteride High Libido. How come we don't talk about this?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 208 upvotes 2 months ago

Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.

community Shedding again after 6 months of great results.

in Minoxidil 15 upvotes 4 months ago

A user experienced shedding after 7 months on Fin/Min spray despite good results and no change in treatment. Other users noted similar experiences and mentioned that shedding periods can be normal.

community 18M on Fin+min, are these baby hairs growth

in Is this regrowth? 31 upvotes 5 months ago

A user on finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamp, and Nizoral is seeing baby hairs and asks if it's regrowth. Another user confirms it is regrowth and encourages them to continue.

community 1 week with Finasteride; experiences so far

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 39 upvotes 5 months ago

A 30-year-old man has been using Minoxidil for years with limited success and recently started Finasteride, experiencing minor side effects but hoping for regrowth. Other users suggest not overthinking, considering a buzz cut, and being patient for results.

community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.

in Research/Science 135 upvotes 5 months ago

Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.

community So does oral minoxidil age your skin or not

in Minoxidil 41 upvotes 9 months ago

Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.

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