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      community Insomnia and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.

      community Topical Dutasteride - Dosage / Frequency (Strut gel formulation)

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user ordered a topical dutasteride gel with tretinoin for hair loss after unsatisfactory results with minoxidil and finasteride. Another user shared their experience with the same product, noting its pleasant smell and feel but difficulty in application and uncertainty about its absorption and frequency of use.

      community 14 yrs Fighting the Good Fight - A Summary

      in Treatment  41 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user shared their 14-year experience with hair loss treatments, primarily using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral. They highlighted the effectiveness of finasteride despite some side effects and emphasized the importance of early prevention and the potential for negative selection bias in online reviews.

      community Not all generic medications are made equal. Some work great, some weaker, and some are dangerous. What Pharmaceutical makes your current/past generic Finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the variability in effectiveness and safety of generic finasteride from different manufacturers, with some generics potentially containing impurities. Users shared their experiences with various brands, questioning if different brands affect hair loss treatment outcomes.

      community Started Finasteride + Derma rolling

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user started finasteride and derma rolling for hair loss, later switching to wet cupping therapy. They experienced initial shedding but reported thicker, healthier hair over time, using natural hair wash methods like Amla, Reetha, and Shikakai.

      community Dutasteride questions

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Switching to dutasteride as a hair loss prevention treatment, along with minoxidil, dermarolling and nizoral shampoo, and the potential benefits and side effects of using finasteride and/or dutasteride in combination with topical anti-androgens like RU58841.

      community Here is my hair regrowth plan

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user's hair regrowth plan includes topical treatments (RU58841, azelaic acid, ketoconazole), oral supplements (Gia Herbs, castor oil), microneedling, PTD-DBM peptide with valproic acid, red light therapy, inversion table with scalp massage, and platelet-rich fibrin injections. Commenters suggest that finasteride and minoxidil are essential treatments for male pattern hair loss, which are missing from the plan.

      community Any user of eucapil who got sides ?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      User wants to try Eucapil for hair loss but experienced side effects from finasteride. Seeks feedback on Eucapil's potential side effects.

      community Hairloss is mentally exhausting

      in Chat  25 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the mental toll of hair loss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.

      community Listen to anyone besides your Mom while fighting hair-loss

      in Satire  464 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, with people sharing their experiences of trying to get help from family members and how genetics can affect the severity of hair loss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, scalp massage, whey protein and bleaching.

      community FINASTERIDE IS NOT FOR EVERYONE (like me), but you should still try it.

      in Chat  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      Exploring hair loss treatments, with a focus on Finasteride and RU58841 as well as other topical solutions like stemoxydine 5%. The user found that they were sensitive to both oral and topical finasteride, but remain optimistic about finding the right treatment.

      community Zix + Topical Fin : Blood Test Before/After, AMA and suggestions

      in Treatment  47 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user's plan to use Zix and topical finasteride (5AR inhibitors) for hair loss, followed by blood testing before/after. The user has suggested creating a fund to cover part of the cost of their blood tests. Replies to their post discuss the effectiveness of the treatments.

      community Finasteride 5mg for female pattern hair loss

      in Female  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user's experience of using Finasteride 5mg and Aldactone 50mg to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss, as well as their use of PRP injections for further hair growth.

      community Success sttory – 22 to 27

      in Progress Pictures 4 years ago
      A user's success story of improving their hair loss with treatments that include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and dermastamping; other products that have been tried with varying results; and potential side effects.

      community Finasteride sides succes story (AMA)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their experience with finasteride, reporting severe side effects like erectile dysfunction and watery semen, which improved after stopping the medication. They emphasized the risks of finasteride and decided not to resume its use despite hair loss stabilization.

      community Update number 1.

      in Update  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      User noticed hair growth after 1.5 months using Fin, Min, stemoxydine, dermarolling, nizoral, and scalp massage. Others commented on promising results and potential improvement in 6 months.

      community PROGRESS! 4 months on fin, 6 months on min

      in Update  119 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user reported hair regrowth after using 1 mg finasteride daily for 4 months, foam minoxidil twice daily for 6 months, and 5000 mcg biotin daily for 4 months. Commenters are impressed with the results and some are considering starting finasteride after seeing the progress.

      community SHISEIDO is A Bust...

      in Update  25 upvotes 6 years ago
      Shiseido's hair loss treatment reported only 5% regrowth, disappointing many. Users discussed other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and CB-03-01 as potential alternatives.

      community My Finasteride Story (Pictures + Blood work + Updates)

      in Finasteride  10 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their experience with finasteride for hair regrowth, which was effective but caused side effects like gynecomastia and mood swings. They now manage side effects with Arimidex and vitamins while continuing finasteride, and monitor their health with blood tests.

      community I'm regrowing my hair while being on the harshest steroids

       10 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user is regrowing hair while using steroids by following a regimen that includes Rogaine, RU58841, Dutasteride, Nizoral, PGE2, and occasionally castor oil. Despite using harsh steroids like Tren, Masteron, and Proviron, the user reports successful hair regrowth.

      community 10 weeks results, minox+1mg fin M25

      in Finasteride  33 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their 10-week progress using Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and increased sex drive. Replies praised the noticeable improvement in hair thickness and hairline definition.