Finasteride increased libido for some users, with effects normalizing after a few weeks to months. Other treatments mentioned include Dutasteride and Minoxidil.
A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.
Long term Finasteride users and whether or not they have noticed improvements after two years of use, with other treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling also discussed. Some replies suggest that improvement is possible even beyond the two year mark while others caution against believing studies backed by the Post-Finasteride Foundation.
User improved hairline with 2 years on finasteride (8 months dutasteride) and daily topical minoxidil, recently started oral minoxidil. No side effects experienced, and user's doctor approved dutasteride for a boost.
A user's progress with using Minoxidil 5% twice daily, dermarolling 1.5mm once per week and ketoconazole 2% shampoo for 2.5 months. Other users have suggested that the user should also use finasteride in order to maintain their results.
Finasteride is effective for treating male pattern baldness (MPB) with minimal side effects, and topical finasteride is similarly effective. Dutasteride is also effective but less understood, and Minoxidil is less effective than Finasteride.
A user discusses dealing with lower libido caused by finasteride, considering using ED meds but unsure due to age. Replies suggest natural libido fluctuations, holistic approaches, and managing anxiety.
User spent 23 years on Finasteride with side effects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, side effects reduced and waiting for results.
Users discuss aggressive promotion of Koshine 826, suspecting Kintor employees are behind it. Concerns are raised about its effectiveness, with some preferring alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil.
Pyrilutamide, a potential topical treatment for male pattern baldness, and the user's anticipation of its Phase 2 trial results. Several users discussed their experiences with Finasteride and RU58841, while others voiced skepticism about the efficacy of Pyrilutamide.
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This conversation is about a user's progress after hair transplant surgery and the treatments they used to maintain it. They had a transplant of 3000 grafts in April 2022, taking finasteride 1mg daily and minoxidil twice daily foam, as well as using Nizoral shampoo and Hair Growth Shampoo from Watermans once a week. The results have been positive with good hair health improvement.
The user is experiencing hair regrowth using a combination of oral finasteride, a minoxidil/finasteride topical spray, and dermarolling. They plan to continue this regimen and may consider adding dutasteride if needed.
The conversation is about the significant hair regrowth a person experienced after three years of using finasteride. People are expressing surprise and congratulations on the noticeable improvement.
The conversation discusses a significant increase in hair shedding after starting Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with users sharing their own experiences of hair shedding and questioning if high shedding indicates future hair growth.
A user is discussing their experience with finasteride for diffuse thinning without a receding hairline, noting a massive shedding phase in the fourth month that is now slowing down. Other replies are off-topic and not relevant to the treatment discussion.
The user stabilized hairloss with oral Finasteride and saw significant hair growth after adding oral Minoxidil. They also used collagen peptides and had no side effects.
People discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss treatment. They reported satisfaction with dutasteride, noting it was more effective than finasteride, particularly after finasteride's effects diminished, and some experienced additional benefits like cost savings and stabilized hairloss, rating dutasteride highly as a treatment.
User took Finasteride for 16 months, stabilized hairloss but no regrowth. Improved lifestyle, started microneedling, and used Nizoral; hair thickened but then began shedding again.
A 27-year-old man shared his hormonal panel results after one year of taking finasteride 1mg/day for hairloss, showing his DHT levels nearly doubled. He reported stabilized hairloss with mild side effects that resolved, and he is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about the increased DHT levels and potential treatment options.
The effectiveness of using minoxidil alone as a hairloss treatment, and whether or not finasteride should be taken in addition to the minoxidil. Replies suggest that minoxidil is only effective for a short period of time, and finasteride should be added to the treatment plan.
A user underwent a second hair transplant for increased density and to address hairloss in the crown area, with 3,800 grafts at a cost of 2,200 euros at Estepalace, including additional services. Some commenters discussed the appearance of the hairline and the importance of using DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride post-transplant.
A user's 14 month experience with Dutasteride for hairloss and other users discussing their experiences with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
A 20-year-old has been using minoxidil for 3 years and started taking 1mg oral finasteride daily for over 2 months, resulting in improved hair density and color with minimal side effects. The user experienced slight libido loss initially but no shedding yet.
The user stopped taking finasteride due to side effects and is seeking alternative hairloss treatments; they currently use minoxidil and a caffeine shampoo. Suggestions include derma rolling to enhance minoxidil effectiveness and personal experiences of hairloss after stopping finasteride.
Teenager with hairloss shares experience and encourages others to address their hairloss early. They use a stack of topical finasteride/minoxidil, derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo for treatment.
A user with low iron levels is experiencing hairloss and is taking oral minoxidil and finasteride. Another user confirms that low ferritin can contribute to hairloss and recommends iron supplements.
Finasteride and Minoxidil can maintain hair and slow hairloss for many years, but individual results vary, and some may eventually need a hair transplant. Starting treatment early increases the chances of maintaining hair without needing a transplant.
A user's experiences with hairloss treatments, including finasteride and hair transplants, in relation to another person who has been publicly vocal about their own hairloss struggles. People have shared opinions on this other person's treatment choices and the results of their hair transplant.