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community Fin bad responder? My experience

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 3 years ago

The user experienced side effects from ecklonia cava similar to those reported with finasteride, including depression, brain fog, anxiety, and testicular pain. Despite these issues, the user is still considering using topical finasteride in the future.

community 9 months on Dutasteride and 5 months on topical minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 79 upvotes 4 months ago

The user shared progress pictures after 9 months on Dutasteride and 5 months on topical Minoxidil, showing significant improvement. Another user commented positively, suggesting further improvement with time and inquiring about the initial use of finasteride.

community Can aromatase inhibitors make dutasteride/finasteride useless?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibitors with dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss, which can prevent testosterone from turning into estrogen but may lead to increased DHT and potentially make finasteride less effective. There's concern about proper dosing and side effects like gynecomastia and emotional changes.

community [study analysis] Microdose of topical Finasteride for all the benefits and none of the sides?

in Research/Science 104 upvotes 4 years ago

Topical finasteride as a potential alternative to oral finasteride for reducing DHT levels on the scalp with fewer side effects, and other hair loss treatments such as minoxidil.

community Topical Finasteride update by H&W

in Finasteride 28 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation discusses using topical finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its safety around family members, especially pregnant women and infants. One user plans to try topical finasteride due to side effects from the pill.

community January 2024 - now. Topical fin and min

in Progress Pictures 382 upvotes 1 week ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a topical solution of finasteride and minoxidil, applied nightly with a dropper. They reported no side effects and emphasized the importance of consistency in treatment.

community IGFBP‐rP1 is a potential therapeutic target in androgenic alopecia

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 1 month ago

IGFBP‐rP1 shows potential for treating androgenic alopecia by influencing hair cycle transitions. Increasing IGF-1 levels may have similar effects to Minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors in reducing hair loss.

community Venting My Frustration with Doctors

in Chat 14 upvotes 3 months ago

A 22.5-year-old male is frustrated with doctors for not taking his diffuse thinning seriously. He has been using finasteride for 2.5 years, avoids topical minoxidil due to dandruff, and is hesitant about oral minoxidil due to weight and injury concerns.

community Doctor says i shouldn't take fin because its "hormonal"

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 104 upvotes 3 months ago

A user in Turkey was advised by a dermatologist to avoid finasteride due to its hormonal effects and was prescribed minoxidil, shampoo, and vitamins instead. The user is considering seeking another doctor's opinion or buying finasteride directly from a pharmacy.

community 15 months on 0.5 mg fin only. This stuff works

in Progress Pictures 950 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared progress pictures after 15 months on 0.5 mg finasteride, reporting significant hair regrowth starting around 9 months. They no longer see the need for a hair transplant.

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