The conversation is about seeking alternatives to finasteride for hair loss treatment due to concerns about sexual sideeffects, with pyrilutamide mentioned as a potential alternative.
The conversation humorously discusses the sideeffects of finasteride, particularly sexual dysfunction. Users share mixed experiences, with some reporting issues and others not.
A user initially had sideeffects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.
A user (seblt) who has had sideeffects from finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841 but is now trying pyrilutamide as a last resort, with other users providing advice and support. They have already seen some baby hairs growing after 10-14 days of treatment and will provide updates in 1-2 weeks.
Some people avoid finasteride due to sideeffects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hair loss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.
Topical finasteride is almost as effective as oral finasteride with fewer sideeffects. Users are considering between oral and topical finasteride for hair loss treatment.
A user stopped finasteride due to sideeffects and rapid hair loss, considering a hair system. Others suggested alternatives like dutasteride, minoxidil, and topical finasteride.
Hair loss discussion involving finasteride's sideeffects and effectiveness. Users shared mixed experiences, with some reporting sideeffects and others seeing positive results.
Users discuss waiting for new hair loss treatments and share struggles with sideeffects from current options like Minoxidil and Finasteride. They express hope for Pyrilutamide and CosmeRNA to provide better solutions.
User wants to make homemade topical finasteride to minimize sideeffects and asks about using glycerin, stirring time, storage, and alternative solvents. Another user's comment is unclear.
A 21-year-old male experienced sideeffects from topical finasteride and is seeking alternative treatments to maintain hair until Breezula is available. He is considering using minoxidil, Nizoral, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplementation, and may try CB or RU58841 if necessary.
A 19-year-old concerned about long-term effects of 5AR inhibitors on physical appearance. They have used finasteride and plan to try dutasteride or RU58841; responses suggest improved skin, hair, and confidence.
User is scared to start finasteride for hair loss due to potential sideeffects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.
The effects of Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment that is being tested for June/July; and reports from people who have experienced sideeffects similar to those of RU58841, suggesting they may have been sold an incorrect product from their supplier.
A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe sideeffects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
Concerns about a potential ban on finasteride and dutasteride due to sideeffects, with users advocating for continued access and informed choice. Alternative treatments like pyrilutamide are also mentioned.
A user shared their 2-month hair growth progress using only Minoxidil, noting significant improvement and plans to continue despite a genetic predisposition to baldness. They apply Minoxidil twice daily, experienced a heat rash, and chose not to use Finasteride due to sideeffects.
A 21-year-old individual questioning the safety and potential sideeffects of using Dutasteride for hair loss, after Finasteride and RU58841 had limited effect. The responses vary, with some users suggesting it's safe and others advising to check hormone levels before proceeding.
The user "StrummerBummer" has been taking finasteride for 25 years without sideeffects, but is now switching to dutasteride. Other users congratulate and support the decision.
The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing sideeffects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent sideeffects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential sideeffects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.
A user shared their 8-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride with no sideeffects and plans to start minoxidil. Another user commented that the results look great and suggested reconsidering starting minoxidil.
A 29-year-old man shows 3 months of hair regrowth using minoxidil 5%, oral dutasteride 0.5mg every other day, and occasional microneedling after overcoming fears about finasteride sideeffects. He is optimistic about further improvement.
A 30-year-old woman with controlled hair thinning stopped taking Spironolactone due to sideeffects and is considering Dutasteride. She seeks feedback from other women who have used Dutasteride for hair loss.
The conversation is about the safety and effects of using pyrilutamide for hair loss. One person reported severe negative effects, another experienced minor sideeffects without much benefit for hair, and a third found the anecdote helpful in making a decision.
A user is excited to start using Pyriltamide for hair loss after experiencing sideeffects from topical finasteride. Other users discuss the potential and skepticism of Pyriltamide compared to older treatments like finasteride and RU58841.
Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic sideeffects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and sideeffects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.
A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing sideeffects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.
The conversation humorously discusses starting oral microneedling for hair loss, with mentions of sideeffects like internal bleeding and abdominal pain. It also references using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, with exaggerated and satirical comments on their effects.