A 30-year-old man shared his hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil and Finasteride. He experienced sideeffects initially but resumed treatment, and now sees improvement.
The user reports significant hair density improvement after 8.5 months of using finasteride, with no sideeffects except for initially watery semen. They also mention increased sex drive, which they attribute to finasteride, and regret not starting the treatment earlier due to fear of sideeffects.
John has experienced slight hair gains and stability over 20 years using Dutasteride, which is more effective than Finasteride in reducing scalp DHT and maintaining hair. Dutasteride at 0.5mg daily has a similar sideeffect profile to Finasteride, but at higher doses, it may increase the risk of sexual sideeffects.
People are discussing why some choose finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss, noting that while dutasteride is more effective, it's also more expensive, less researched, and potentially has more sideeffects. Some users shared personal experiences with sideeffects from both drugs, and others mentioned that finasteride is FDA approved for hair loss, while dutasteride is not, except in Japan.
A 22-year-old man has been using topical melatonin for a year to slow hair loss and it appears to be effective. He's seeking alternatives to finasteride due to potential sideeffects, and is interested in understanding how melatonin works to prevent hair shedding.
Finasteride's long-term risks are often exaggerated; studies showing negative effects typically involve high doses or animal subjects. For those taking 1mg daily for hair loss, there is no significant evidence of severe sideeffects.
User reported initial hair regrowth with 0.25 mg finasteride taken four times a week, experiencing a second shedding phase, and no sideeffects. They also mentioned using RU58841 without success and plan to stop after a year.
User added RU58841 to their hair loss treatment and experienced quick results. Others also reported positive effects, but one user experienced chest pains as a sideeffect.
A user's experience of using finasteride to treat hair loss, including details about shedding and sideeffects; their regimen; and the advice given by others about diet, sport, smoking, and topical treatments.
A 35 year old male who has seen good results from Finasteride and microneedling, with minimal sideeffects. Replies to the post ask about the device used for microneedling, discuss the progress made, and offer encouragement.
This user has conducted data scraping of 365 Reddit posts on the hairloss drug Pyrilutamide over the last year to analyse efficacy and sideeffects. The findings, which are available in a 19 page report with graphs, suggest that 22% of Pyrilutamide users experience positive results while 63% experience symptoms. A larger analytics project is proposed for other drugs with enough demand.
Finasteride, a medication for hair loss that has both positive and negative effects. Users discussed their own personal experiences with the drug as well as potential side-effects of taking it, such as erectile dysfunction or gynecomastia. Suggestions were also made about starting at a lower dosage to minimize these risks.
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This user experienced positive results from using a combination of minoxidil and finasteride, with no reported sideeffects after two months. Others have also shared their experiences with both short-term and long-term use of finasteride.
User discusses two medications for stopping hair loss: Fin (finasteride) and Dut (dutasteride). Mixed experiences and sideeffects are shared, with some users seeing positive results.
The user stopped using finasteride after two weeks due to gynecomastia symptoms and shared blood work results questioning if they indicate a cause for the sideeffects. The user is considering restarting finasteride and seeking advice on their blood work levels in relation to gynecomastia.
Clascoterone lotion, being tested in Germany, is as effective as Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss but without serious sideeffects. About 400 men participated in the trials.
Hair loss treatments Finasteride and Dutasteride are discussed, with emphasis on their safety and effectiveness. Users share frustration about fear-mongering and sideeffect discussions, suggesting trust in scientific studies and FDA approval.
The safety of using oral minoxidil to treat hair loss and thinning, with studies showing mild sideeffects at low doses. It was suggested that people should consult a doctor or dermatologist before taking any type of medication for hair loss.
A double blind, placebo-controlled study that looked into the potential effectiveness of topical fluridil for treating male androgenetic alopecia, showing increased anagen to telogen ratios with no reported sideeffects on libido or sexual performance.
The conversation discusses the use of low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss and its potential effects on skin aging. Users shared experiences, with some noting sideeffects like puffy eyelids and dark circles, but no conclusive evidence of significant collagen depletion or increased wrinkles.
Breezula® (Clascoterone) showed promising results in a Phase 2 trial for treating hair loss, being as effective as Propecia with no serious sideeffects. It might be released between 2021-2022, and a related acne treatment with the same active ingredient could be used in the meantime.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known three, focusing on separating effective treatments from myths. Dutasteride and low-dose oral Minoxidil are mentioned as having clinical evidence for increasing hair counts, but with potential sideeffects.
Minoxidil and finasteride significantly improved the user's hair growth over six months, with no reported sideeffects. The user recommends these treatments for others experiencing hair loss.
Topical androgen receptor antagonists may not be necessary if 5-AR inhibitors like finasteride or dutasteride effectively reduce DHT levels. Combining a 5-AR inhibitor with a topical androgen antagonist could potentially enhance treatment, but oral use of androgen antagonists is too risky due to severe sideeffects.
A user reported significant hair regrowth after 4 months using finasteride and minoxidil, with no major sideeffects. They are considering oral minoxidil and use microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.
The user is experiencing hair regrowth using topical 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with no sideeffects noted. They are considering switching to oral treatments if progress stalls, but are currently satisfied with the results.
RU58841 users report mixed results, with some experiencing no benefits and others noting regrowth but potential sideeffects. Many prefer finasteride and minoxidil due to better-studied safety profiles.
A user shared their 2-month progress using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, noting sideeffects and adjustments in dosage. They also use Nizoral shampoo and previously tried topical treatments and a hair system.
The user has been using topical minoxidil with other ingredients and oral finasteride, but its effectiveness has decreased. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil after experiencing sideeffects with dutasteride.