A user shared their 3-month progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Responses included congratulations, jokes, and mixed opinions on the visible results.
The conversation is about overcoming fear of finasteride/dutasteride for hair loss treatment. Users suggest starting with a small supply, noting side effects are rare and reversible, and emphasize personal comfort and confidence.
Finasteride increased libido for some users, with effects normalizing after a few weeks to months. Other treatments mentioned include Dutasteride and Minoxidil.
Finasteride and oral minoxidil significantly improved hair texture and thickness over 8 months. The user also experienced increased hair growth on the beard and eyebrows.
A user is anxious about starting finasteride for hair loss despite believing in its effectiveness. Others suggest starting with a lower dose and emphasize the low risk of side effects.
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.
A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hair loss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.
The conversation humorously discusses the side effects of finasteride, particularly sexual dysfunction. Users share mixed experiences, with some reporting issues and others not.
A 17-year-old user reports significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil once daily. Other users discuss the effectiveness and age considerations of finasteride.
A user shared their 34-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, noting they maintained regrowth even after stopping minoxidil a year ago. Other users shared similar experiences and expressed admiration for the results.