Finasteride increased libido for some users, but others experienced mentalsideeffects. Minoxidil was avoided due to negative sideeffects and potential harm to pets.
Hair loss negatively affects mental health, causing anxiety and depression. Minoxidil and finasteride are discussed as treatments, but sideeffects and mental health concerns remain.
The user is struggling with hair loss and has tried treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair systems, each with drawbacks. They are considering retrying finasteride before a hair transplant and are advised to seek therapy for mental health support.
Hair loss is distressing, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and spironolactone commonly used despite potential sideeffects. Emphasis is placed on maintaining mental health and self-worth beyond hair appearance.
OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and sideeffects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
Accutane can cause hair thinning in some users, with effects varying from no change to permanent hair loss. Some users reported improvements in hair and skin with treatments like Finasteride, while others experienced severe sideeffects, including mental health issues.
Hair loss can cause psychological distress, but maintaining optimism and self-improvement is crucial. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and potential new options like clascoterone offer hope, though sideeffects can occur.
The conversation discusses sideeffects of finasteride, including low libido and potential gynecomastia, with some users mocking fear-mongering while others share personal experiences. The original poster mentions using finasteride, peppermint oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and Pennzoil, and considers saw palmetto as an alternative.
Finasteride can cause persistent sideeffects, including mental health issues, and it's important to consult a doctor before starting. Baseline tests for testosterone, DHT, estradiol, and semen analysis are recommended, and caution is advised for those with a history of depression, anxiety, or diabetes.
The user experienced severe sideeffects from oral finasteride, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, and switched to topical finasteride, which led to significant hair shedding. They are considering other treatments like RU58841 or topical dutasteride and are advised to check testosterone levels and address potential underlying health issues.
Finasteride is effective for hair loss but can cause sexual dysfunction and mental health issues in some users, leading to a polarized debate on its risks. Some switch to alternatives like Dutasteride or topical treatments to avoid sideeffects.
RU58841 caused chest tightness, throat irritation, and headaches, leading the user to stop its use. The user plans to restart with a lower dose if symptoms fully disappear but remains cautious due to anxiety and sideeffects.
Someone looking for solutions to their hair loss, who has tried and failed to tolerate anti-androgen treatments such as finasteride, CB-03-01, RU58841, and Eucapil. The user is seeking advice and understanding of their extreme sensitivity to these treatments.
A user experienced severe sideeffects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.
User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative sideeffects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.
Exercise improved minor sideeffects of finasteride, such as reduced ejaculatory volume and depression, and also helped with gyno. Running and push-ups were particularly effective, leading to increased ejaculatory volume and improved mental clarity.
A user experienced erectile issues after 7 months of using Finasteride and sought advice. Responses varied, with some suggesting breaks and others sharing similar sideeffects or dismissing concerns.
The conversation discusses the sideeffects 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 sideeffects and the role of individual biology.
Some users attribute erectile dysfunction (ED) to finasteride, but others suggest porn use or other factors might contribute. There are mixed opinions on finasteride's sideeffects, with some experiencing mental health issues and others defending its use for hair loss.
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause psychiatric sideeffects like depression and suicidal thoughts in some users, especially those with a history of mental health issues. While some users experience positive hair growth results, others face severe psychological effects, raising concerns about their safety and the need for careful monitoring.
The conversation discusses treating sideeffects of hair loss treatments. Recommendations include lifting heavy weights, reducing body fat, taking ZMA and D3 supplements, improving diet, taking DIM, reducing finasteride dosage, avoiding alcohol, drinking water, getting quality sleep, and not obsessing over sideeffects.
The user experienced worsened depression and sideeffects like low libido and brain fog while taking oral finasteride, leading them to switch to topical finasteride and minoxidil, which improved some sideeffects but not hair loss. They eventually stopped finasteride due to insufficient benefits and experienced improved mental clarity and libido.
Finasteride can cause sexual sideeffects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent sideeffects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
The user experienced severe sideeffects from finasteride, including depression and anxiety, but recovered with DHT injections, sleep medication, and Ayurvedic treatments. They now maintain hair health with minoxidil, PRP therapy, and a good diet, advising against self-diagnosis and recommending consulting a doctor.
A user experienced severe sexual sideeffects and man boobs after 11 months of finasteride use, despite initial positive results for hair growth. They are discontinuing finasteride and caution others about potential risks, suggesting that sideeffects may be more common than reported.
The user experienced sideeffects from minoxidil, including hirsutism and facial changes, and switched to castor oil, which has not caused similar sideeffects. They continue using microneedling and dutasteride, reporting minor hair shedding but no significant hair loss.
Pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto are discussed as natural DHT blockers with potentially fewer sideeffects than finasteride. Users share experiences with these treatments, noting concerns about mental health and sideeffects from finasteride.