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      community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.

      community 21M, 3 months of insane shedding on fin/min/saw palmetto

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.

      community Why isn't fluridil more widely used and known about?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      Fluridil, an antiandrogen that is not widely used or known about due to its expense and lack of availability in the US. It is suggested as a potential alternative for people who don't want to lower their DHT through treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and Dermarolling.

      community Why is there no feedback on pge2/setipiprant?

      in Question  6 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation questions the lack of feedback on the effectiveness of PGE2 and setipiprant for hair loss, despite their availability. The user is puzzled by the absence of reviews or results, whether positive or negative.

      community Why do barbers never mention if you’re balding?

      in Chat  317 upvotes 7 months ago
      People are discussing why barbers often don't mention their clients' hair loss, with some sharing personal experiences where barbers did suggest treatments like finasteride (Fin) or mentioned the possibility of hair transplants. Some barbers avoid the topic to not offend clients, while others openly discuss it and recommend treatments or acknowledge the issue when asked.

      community Has anyone successfully tapered off finasteride?

       7 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Hair looks extremely thin under sunlight!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning is using oral minoxidil and finasteride but notices his hair looks thin in sunlight. Suggestions include using hair products, considering topical minoxidil, addressing seborrheic dermatitis, and possibly trying dutasteride or a hair transplant.

      community 50% test increase after 18 months of taking DUT

      in Update  57 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user reported a 50% increase in testosterone after 18 months of taking dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation includes skepticism about the reliability of single testosterone tests and questions about estrogen levels.

      community 1 Year Fin then 6 Months Dut - No Success

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user saw no improvement in hair loss after using Finasteride for a year and Dutasteride for six months. They also experienced scalp inflammation and tried various treatments like Ketoconazole and Salicylic Acid without success.

      community Topical Dutasteride 0.025% 2ml once a week

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user discusses using topical dutasteride 0.025% once a week for hair maintenance, alongside fortified minoxidil, RU58841, and Reviv Hair Serum. They seek feedback on the effectiveness of this regimen.

      community Why is it "not right" to start off with Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  60 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether it's better to start hair loss treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Opinions vary, but many suggest starting with finasteride due to its shorter half-life and easier management of side effects, while others argue dutasteride is more effective and has fewer side effects.

      community [SAD UPDATE] 11 Months Topical Finasteride on TrichoSol - Hair got worse - Need Opinions

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user expressed disappointment that their hair loss worsened after 11 months using topical finasteride with TrichoSol, despite no side effects and initial signs of improvement. They asked for advice and opinions on their treatment and alternatives, with suggestions including switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride, starting minoxidil, and addressing their seborrheic dermatitis with different shampoos or medical advice.

      community Fin for 1 year+ no results, non-responder?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user has been on finasteride for over a year with minimal hair regrowth and is considering stopping it, despite no side effects. They are also planning a hair transplant and seeking additional hair growth treatments, while managing high testosterone and scalp issues like dandruff and oiliness.

      community Three months of consistent minoxidil.

      in Progress Pictures  3139 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after three months of using topical minoxidil for hair loss, planning to add dermarolling later. Some responders are skeptical of the rapid hair growth, while others are impressed or question the authenticity of the photos.

      community 2 month difference before (first 4 photos) vs after

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 16-year-old has been using microneedling, rosemary oil, coconut oil and egg mask, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto, and supplements for hair loss and is asking if there's progress. It's suggested to replace some oils with minoxidil, continue saw palmetto, and possibly start finasteride at 18.

      community 3 months on fin, hopeful progress

      in Progress Pictures  115 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user has seen hopeful hair regrowth after 3 months on 1mg finasteride and 0.5mm dermarolling, in addition to using minoxidil 5% for over a year. They noticed improvement in their hairline and a bald spot.

      community 60-day progress with Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  876 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared a 60-day progress update on hair regrowth using only 5% Minoxidil foam once daily. Others suggested adding finasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss and maintain long-term results.