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      community 18M: Side Effects After 3 Months on Topical Finasteride

      in Finasteride  102 upvotes 1 month ago
      An 18-year-old using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing side effects like delayed ejaculation and lower sex drive after three months. They are considering whether to continue with the treatment or adjust it, possibly switching back to minoxidil.

      community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important

      in Research/Science  100 upvotes 8 months ago
      Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.

      community Finasteride Working

      in Finasteride  45 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair thinning and started using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin vitamins, and DHT blocking shampoo. He saw reduced hair loss, thicker hair, and minimal side effects, encouraging others to try similar treatments.

      community Topical dutasteride is superior to oral finasteride

      in Research/Science  97 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Topical dutasteride is more effective than oral finasteride for male pattern hair loss, with fewer side effects. Some prefer oral treatments for convenience, while others use topical solutions like minoxidil and dutasteride, sometimes with microneedling, for better results.

      community 5 years on finasteride only: age 21 to 26.

      in Progress Pictures  769 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their five-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting positive results and no side effects. The discussion included debates on potential side effects like erectile dysfunction and the treatment's effectiveness.