The user has been taking 1mg finasteride daily for a year with no improvement in hair loss and reports low cortisollevels, sleep issues, and anxiety changes. The conversation includes discussions on the potential effects of finasteride on cortisol and neurosteroids, with suggestions to consult a doctor and consider other factors.
OP is using 5% minoxidil and a foligain supplement for hair loss, with blood test results showing high cortisollevels. OP is considering starting finasteride, while another user shares their experience with finasteride and hair loss challenges due to malabsorption issues.
Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisollevels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.
Clascoterone (Breezula) showed positive results for treating hair loss without affecting cortisollevels. Opinions vary, with some users optimistic about its potential and others critical of its effectiveness compared to existing treatments like finasteride.