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    GlossaryDry Eye Syndrome (Dry Eye)

    condition where eyes don't produce enough or quality tears

    Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), also known as Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, is a condition where the eyes do not produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly, leading to inflammation and damage to the eye's surface. Symptoms include dryness, irritation, redness, and a gritty sensation in the eyes, and it can be caused by factors such as aging, environmental conditions, medications, or underlying health issues.

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      community Fin is killing my eyes. Alternatives?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user experienced severe dry eyes as a side effect of using topical and oral Finasteride for hair loss and is seeking alternative treatments. They are considering other anti-androgens like Dutasteride, RU58841, Pyrilytamide, and Fluridil, despite mixed results and potential side effects.
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      community Anageninc RU58841 is legit & my experience

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced side effects from RU58841, including dry eyes and potential eyesight issues, and decided to stop using it. They confirmed the product's legitimacy but advised caution due to its experimental status and lack of safety data.

      community 25 years on finasteride - my experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  884 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.

      community 4 years on duta+minox as aggressive early shedder, my experience. AMA.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their four-year experience using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil once daily for aggressive early hair loss, maintaining their hairline and regrowing hair on the vertex. They've experienced positive social feedback and increased confidence but also deal with dry eyes from dutasteride and worry about its long-term effects and cost.