User spent 23 years on Finasteride with sideeffects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, sideeffects reduced and waiting for results.
Minoxidil users discuss skin-care routines to counteract sideeffects like dark circles and dull skin. Recommendations include vitamin C, potassium, collagen, retinol, nizoral shampoo, and emu oil.
Finasteride improved hair appearance over seven years with no major sideeffects. Users discussed finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements like beta carotene and astaxanthin for hair loss treatment.
The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, with a focus on pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and alternatives to finasteride due to intolerance. Users suggest adding a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride, and some recommend trying topical versions to reduce sideeffects.
Concerns about a potential ban on finasteride and dutasteride due to sideeffects, with users advocating for continued access and informed choice. Alternative treatments like pyrilutamide are also mentioned.
The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing sideeffects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent sideeffects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential sideeffects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.
Some users choose finasteride over dutasteride due to fewer sideeffects and cost, while others find dutasteride more effective despite its sideeffects. Many combine treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, adjusting based on personal experiences and sideeffects.
Dutasteride is often preferred over Finasteride due to fewer sideeffects and better hair regrowth. Initial sideeffects like lowered libido may occur but typically diminish over time.
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular sideeffects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.
PP405 shows promise for hair follicle reactivation with minimal sideeffects. Users recommend continuing Minoxidil and Finasteride until more results are confirmed.
Oral minoxidil is generally effective for hair loss but may cause sideeffects like heart palpitations and facial puffiness. Users highlight the importance of monitoring blood pressure due to potential cardiovascular risks.
Choosing hair loss treatments is challenging due to concerns about sideeffects from finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest starting with topical treatments and gradually increasing dosage, while some recommend oral finasteride for its effectiveness despite potential sideeffects.
Topical finasteride is almost as effective as oral finasteride with fewer sideeffects. Users are considering between oral and topical finasteride for hair loss treatment.
A user has been using oral minoxidil for 4 months and oral finasteride for over a year without sideeffects. Responses praise the user's hair regrowth and healthy appearance.
The conversation is about the potential cost of GT20029 if FDA approved, with estimates around $150/month. Comparisons are made between GT20029, finasteride, and their mechanisms and sideeffects.
The conversation criticizes the negative attitude towards those concerned about sideeffects from hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, or who prefer natural remedies. Specific treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and RU58841, with an agreement that finasteride and minoxidil are proven effective.
The user "StrummerBummer" has been taking finasteride for 25 years without sideeffects, but is now switching to dutasteride. Other users congratulate and support the decision.
User is scared to start finasteride for hair loss due to potential sideeffects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.25mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, with no sideeffects reported. They went from Norwood 4.5 to Norwood 2.5 in eight months.
A 36-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin with minimal sideeffects. He plans to continue the treatment, hoping for more targeted solutions in the future.
The user is considering using 0.5 mg dutasteride once every 5 or 7 days due to sideeffects from finasteride and is also looking into topical liposomal dutasteride and pyrilutamide to stop hair loss. The goal is to stop hair loss, not regrow hair.
A user is excited to start using Pyriltamide for hair loss after experiencing sideeffects from topical finasteride. Other users discuss the potential and skepticism of Pyriltamide compared to older treatments like finasteride and RU58841.
A user shared their 5-month experience using topical finasteride for hair loss, noting sideeffects like watery semen and puffy nipples, which led them to stop the treatment. They saw no significant hair improvement and have since switched to using minoxidil.
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severe sideeffects from finasteride, while others believe these effects are rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
A user shared 3-month progress pictures using 1mg finasteride daily, reporting no sideeffects and planning to add oral minoxidil. Replies praised the results and questioned the need to add minoxidil.
The user is using a topical dutasteride/minoxidil/tretinoin gel for hair thinning and has had a positive experience with no sideeffects. They also mention considering another product, Formula82D, after having decent results with Formula82F.