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      community Black light diagnosis of folliculitis

       3 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user observed orange fluorescence on their nose and hair under a black light, indicating Cutibacterium acnes, which may contribute to hair loss alongside androgenic alopecia. A suggestion was made to use coal tar shampoo to address the issue.

      community Is it bad to counter fin side effects with supplements?

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses using supplements like zinc, L-Arginine, and ginseng to counteract finasteride side effects like lower libido and lack of morning erections. Users share their experiences with finasteride, noting varied side effects and the use of additional supplements like ginkgo and fish oil.

      community Dutasteride is for Young Hair Loss Suffers

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  104 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dutasteride is discussed as a treatment for young hair loss sufferers, with mixed experiences regarding side effects and effectiveness. Some users report positive results with Dutasteride, while others prefer Finasteride or Minoxidil due to fewer side effects.

      community Powering through side effects?

       5 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation is about side effects from using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, including impotence and changes in semen. Some users suggest these effects may improve over time, while others report ongoing issues.

      community Finasteride linked to CPPS or Prostate issues

       9 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user experienced prostate and pelvic issues after using topical finasteride, which they suspect may be linked to stress, anxiety, or the medication itself. They plan to restart finasteride to determine if it causes the symptoms again, while others suggest stress management and consulting a doctor.

      community 6 Months Update Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg Daily

       21 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user has been using Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily for 6 months, experiencing improved erections and libido, but feeling less enthusiastic about people. Other users commented on the improvement and discussed hair shedding and alternative treatments.

      community 3 Months on Dutasteride. Its the best.

       607 upvotes 2 months ago
      Dutasteride is praised for effective hair loss treatment with no side effects after 3 months. Users discuss its results, mention other treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, and question additional hair care routines.

      community Finasteride sides succes story (AMA)

       19 upvotes 6 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 Finasteride is not working

       11 upvotes 6 years ago
      Finasteride is not effectively stopping hair loss for the user, who is considering alternatives like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling, but is hesitant about surgery or hair systems. The user expresses frustration with the lack of effective treatments for male pattern baldness.

      community Finasteride Side Effects?

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses side effects of finasteride, including low libido and potential gynecomastia, with some users mocking fear-mongering while others share personal experiences. The original poster mentions using finasteride, peppermint oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and Pennzoil, and considers saw palmetto as an alternative.

      community 6 Months of treatment fin + min and dut + min

       13 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user started a hair loss treatment with finasteride and minoxidil, then switched to dutasteride and minoxidil, experiencing increased body hair and reduced alcohol tolerance. They plan to get a hair transplant in 12 months and have received compliments on their eyelashes.

      community 5/6 years on Finasteride Progress 23 vs 28m

      in Progress Pictures  562 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 5-6 year progress using Finasteride, along with other hair care practices like minoxidil on the hairline, weekly hair masks, biotin, micro needling, and steam room sessions, resulting in healthier hair with stabilized recession. They reported no side effects from Finasteride and noted significant improvement in hair health without surgical intervention.

      community Finasteride Doubled my Total & Free Test but also my Estradiol - 8 months in

      in Chat  32 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experienced increased testosterone and estradiol levels after 8 months on finasteride, leading to softer erections and reduced arousal. Suggestions included reducing finasteride dosage, using supplements like L-arginine, L-citrulline, zinc, and possibly tadalafil to improve symptoms.

      community Topical Finasteride side effects after one month of usage

      in Basic Questions  71 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 21-year-old started using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and experienced side effects like reduced libido, weaker erections, and sleep issues after one month. They are concerned and seeking advice on whether these effects will subside or if they should adjust the treatment frequency.
      Quit oral Fin after 1 year due to sides (brain fog, varicocele)

      community Quit oral Fin after 1 year due to sides (brain fog, varicocele)

      in Finasteride  139 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user stopped taking oral finasteride due to side effects like brain fog and worsened varicocele but continued using topical minoxidil. They are considering using a lower dose of oral finasteride or making a topical version to manage hair loss without severe side effects.

      community 3 months on Finasteride — my honest experience

       471 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their experience with finasteride, noting initial side effects like weaker erections and anxiety, which improved over time as they recognized the nocebo effect. They emphasized that anxiety can amplify perceived side effects, and encouraged others to consider this when evaluating their own experiences with the medication.

      community Ulo 0.005% finasteride, 4 month update; no results

       5 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user applied 0.005% topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, caffeine, and ketoconazole shampoo for four months but saw no hair regrowth. Some users suggested increasing the finasteride dose or trying alternative treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, or RU58841.

      community 1 year progress update, dut+min

       157 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 35-year-old shared their 1-year hair loss treatment progress using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 5mg oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil, and Ducray Anaphase+ shampoo daily, noting significant changes after 4 months despite some shedding. They reported minor side effects and followed their dermatologist's advice for the treatment plan.

      community 1mg fin to 5mg dut experiencee

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced varying results with different hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and dutasteride, with recent increased shedding after switching to a higher dose of dutasteride. They suspect the shedding is due to the dutasteride dose increase and question the effectiveness of dutasteride tablets from India.

      community 2.5mg oral minoxidil 4.5 months and 1 month 1mg fin

      in Update  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user started 2.5mg oral minoxidil 4.5 months ago and 1mg finasteride 1 month ago for hair loss. They are concerned about thinning hair and receding temples, but others suggest their hair looks good and recommend considering a hair transplant.

      community Tropical Dut 0.5 and Scalp Psoriasis

       1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user reports that using topical Dutasteride has stopped their hair loss, and they are curious about potential side effects and regrowth. They also mention having scalp psoriasis and past SSRI use affecting libido.

      community Is 0.1%w/v topical fin overkill if taking oral 0.5mg fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether using 0.1% topical finasteride alongside 0.5 mg oral finasteride is excessive, with suggestions to choose either oral or topical treatment. The user also uses 5% minoxidil and mentions concerns about alcohol-based solutions due to seborrheic dermatitis.

      community 2 months progress, so there is hope.

       129 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their 2-month hair regrowth progress using 5% minoxidil, 0.5mg finasteride, and a 1mm dermaroller. They experienced some side effects like reduced morning erections, stomachache, and anxiety.

      community 18 M on fin 0.25 mg for 4months

      in General  256 upvotes 10 months ago
      An 18-year-old male has been taking oral finasteride 0.25 mg daily for almost four months to address hairline recession, experiencing mild sexual side effects like softer erections and lower libido. He also uses Tugain 5%, ketoconazole, and vitamins, noticing slowed shedding but no major regrowth, and seeks advice on managing side effects and hair loss.