A user is experiencing mild hair loss and is hesitant to try finasteride due to potential sideeffects. They are considering using Research Verified Hair Growth, which contains various vitamins and minerals, and are seeking opinions and experiences from others.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and dermarolling for hair regrowth but is hesitant to start finasteride due to potential sideeffects. Many suggest adding finasteride for better results in addressing DHT-related hair loss.
The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and experienced minimal sideeffects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived sideeffects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that sideeffects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.
A user shared their 3-month experience using finasteride, reporting no sideeffects and noticeable hair improvement. Their regimen included finasteride, keto nizoral, biotin, multivitamins, omega-3, flaxseed, and a high-protein diet.
A user discussed using finasteride for six months to treat hair loss, noting minimal sideeffects and uncertain hair regrowth. They mentioned not using minoxidil and considering future options like hair transplants.
A 20-year-old is using minoxidil for hair regrowth and considering finasteride despite concerns about sideeffects. Many suggest adding finasteride to maintain gains, with recommendations to start with a low dose or use a topical form to minimize sideeffects.
A 21-year-old shares progress 1.5 months after starting finasteride (0.5 mg every other day) with no sideeffects, using minoxidil for beard growth, rosemary oil, and weekly microneedling. They report healthier hair texture and positive feedback from family.
The user tried Minoxidil without success, and Finasteride worked but caused sexual sideeffects even at a very low dose. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss as they cannot tolerate anti-androgens and are also in therapy for mental health.
Switching from oral minoxidil back to topical due to heart issues and palpitations. Users discuss experiences with minoxidil and finasteride, with mixed results and concerns about sideeffects.
Minoxidil 5% topical solution may cause eyesight problems, with some users experiencing blurred vision. The discussion also mentions finasteride's potential sideeffects, including erectile dysfunction, with varied personal experiences.
An 18-year-old is dealing with early hair loss and feels unsupported. They have started oral minoxidil and are considering finasteride but are worried about sideeffects due to high testosterone levels.
A user shared their hair regrowth journey, using minoxidil, finasteride, pumpkin seed oil, dermarolling, and scalp massages. They experienced sideeffects but saw significant improvement in their hairline.
A 31-year-old with diffuse thinning experienced significant hair regrowth after nearly 5 months on Finasteride 0.75mg MWF. Despite initial sideeffects like testicle pain and reduced sex drive, these issues resolved, and positive effects included reduced nighttime urination and scalp itching.
A user shared a 9-month update on hair loss treatment, reporting positive results from taking 1 mg of finasteride and 1.25 mg of minoxidil daily. The discussion includes varied experiences with these treatments, questions about sideeffects, and comments on the unpredictability of treatment effectiveness.
A 30-year-old man shared his experience with finasteride, taking 1mg every other day, which led to sexual sideeffects and other issues, prompting him to stop the treatment despite initial hair improvement. He previously tried natural methods and minoxidil without much success and is now considering a buzzcut.
A user recovered their crown using finasteride, dermarolling, and vitamins, and had a hair transplant for their hairline. They experienced no sideeffects from finasteride except increased libido and also take zinc, biotin, trace minerals, kelp, and vitamin D.
User took 1mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole weekly for 5 months, seeing slight hairline regrowth and no major sideeffects except temporary dry eyes. They encourage others to try finasteride despite negative stories online.
A 37-year-old male has been using finasteride for 5 years and dutasteride for 9 months to address hair loss, noticing improvements but also some recent thinning. He experienced no significant sideeffects from either treatment, except a slight decrease in semen volume with dutasteride, and is considering trying oral minoxidil again despite previous sideeffects.
Stemson Therapeutics has shut down, disappointing those seeking a hair loss cure. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed, with some users experiencing sideeffects and exploring alternatives like PP405.
Bryan Johnson uses topical dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss. Users discuss treatment effectiveness and sideeffects, debating topical versus oral dutasteride efficacy.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are discussed, with users sharing mixed experiences about effectiveness and sideeffects. Some users report positive results, while others express concerns about sideeffects, highlighting the importance of personal choice.
Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause sideeffects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual sideeffects.
A 27-year-old considering a hair transplant after going bald from 2018 to 2024. Recommendations include using finasteride and minoxidil before the transplant, with mixed opinions on their long-term use and sideeffects.
Dutasteride is shown to be significantly more effective than finasteride for treating male androgenic alopecia. Users discuss the difficulty of obtaining dutasteride in some countries and share personal experiences with its effectiveness and sideeffects.
A user shared their excitement about starting finasteride for hair loss after trying various ineffective methods. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, including shedding phases and sideeffects, with one mentioning using topical finasteride and minoxidil.
The conversation discusses personal experiences with hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and Finasteride, with some users regretting not starting treatment earlier and others experiencing sideeffects. Some users are considering or have switched to topical formulations due to sideeffects from oral medications.
A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential sideeffects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hair loss treatment.
The conversation is about a user's hair regrowth after using only finasteride for 5 months, with some users expressing congratulations and curiosity about the lack of minoxidil use and potential sideeffects.