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      community Should I start Fin with these blood tests?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male with normal hormone levels is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about high estradiol levels and potential side effects. Responses vary, with some suggesting blood tests before starting treatment and others emphasizing individual tolerance and the importance of consulting a doctor.

      community Why haven’t we seen anything about this

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 4 years ago
      A double blind, placebo-controlled study that looked into the potential effectiveness of topical fluridil for treating male androgenetic alopecia, showing increased anagen to telogen ratios with no reported side effects on libido or sexual performance.

      community 1 Year on Finasteride - Here's what I think

      in Finasteride  86 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared their experience after one year on Finasteride, noting both positive effects on hair retention and minor side effects like reduced libido and high blood pressure. They also emphasized the importance of quitting porn to improve sexual health and mentioned using Viagra to boost confidence.

      community Year and 3 months progress (28m) fin + min

      in Progress Pictures  328 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 15-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil once daily, noting significant improvement after adding finasteride. They experienced mild side effects, including reduced erection strength after a year.

      community Getting Ed from 1mg of fin not sure what to do

      in Finasteride  190 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced erectile dysfunction from 1mg finasteride and sought advice on whether to continue, reduce dosage, or switch treatments. Suggestions included switching to topical finasteride, adding minoxidil, or trying dutasteride.

      community Can anyone confidently say their erections are the same on fin ?

      in Chat  240 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sexual function, with many users reporting reduced libido and weaker erections despite continuing the treatment to prevent hair loss. Some users suggest checking hormone levels or switching to different dosages or treatments like dutasteride, while others share mixed experiences regarding the severity of side effects.

      community Almost 90 days. The hair gods taketh and now giveth.

      in Progress Pictures  721 upvotes 1 year ago
      User "mynameisbogus" shares hair regrowth progress after 90 days using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and Keto shampoo. Others in the conversation praise the impressive results and discuss their own experiences with hair loss treatments.

      community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.

      community Fin raised my estrogen but also testosterone?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  18 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced initial side effects from finasteride, including erectile dysfunction and emotional changes, but later noticed increased muscle mass and assertiveness. Hormonal tests showed elevated estrogen and prolactin levels, which slightly decreased over time; the user plans lifestyle changes to see if they help.

      community Started Oral Min, hope to recover a full Norwood 0

      in Chat  17 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user started taking oral minoxidil (2.5 mg daily) along with topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and various supplements to improve hair growth and overall health. They are also focusing on weight loss, exercise, and better lifestyle habits.

      community Blood DHT Levels – before and after creatine

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      The impact of creatine on DHT levels, and whether it could cause accelerated male pattern baldness (MPB). The user taking a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor found that their DHT levels actually reduced despite taking creatine for nine weeks. Replies suggested looking into testosterone levels as well and debating the safety of creatine use in relation to MPB.

      community if hmi-115 truly works, we can just get off off fin?

      in Chat  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A potential new hair loss treatment, HMI-115, and the possibility of discontinuing finasteride in favor of it. The conversation also includes discussion about other benefits of using finasteride.

      community Finasteride is one of the best decisions I ever made

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  306 upvotes 1 year ago
      This conversation is about the effectiveness of Finasteride and Minoxidil as treatments for hair loss, with SnooBooks5080 claiming positive results from using both medications. However, other participants in the conversation caution that there are potential side effects to be aware of when taking Finasteride and advise people to do their research before making a decision.

      community How to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) naturally?

      in Chat  37 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.

      community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  66 upvotes 3 years ago
      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.

      community How to prevent hair loss while taking creatine?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss from creatine and asks for precautions, mentioning treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies vary, with some users sharing personal experiences and others dismissing the concern.

      community Taurine supplements work for hair growth?

      in Product  8 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses taurine supplements for hair growth, highlighting their potential to reduce DHT and improve hair health. A user comments that people often try alternatives to finasteride.

      community r/Tressless bros in a nutshell

      in Satire  643 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses personal experiences with hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and Finasteride, with some users regretting not starting treatment earlier and others experiencing side effects. Some users are considering or have switched to topical formulations due to side effects from oral medications.

      community Found the solution tressbros - 1.5 years 2.5mg oral minox, 5mg finasteride, 8mg estradiol valerate (weekly)

      in Transgender  591 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses a transgender individual's successful hair loss treatment over 1.5 years using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5mg finasteride, and 8mg weekly injectable estradiol valerate. Some users debate the appropriateness of this approach within the group's goals, while others support the individualized treatment and its additional benefits for transgender individuals.

      community 19 yo destroyed hairline even though using Fin/min/microneedling for 16months/11months/3months … Idk what to do.

      in Progress Pictures  260 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hair loss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.