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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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5 / 316 resultsresearch Finasteride: Its Impact on Sexual Function and Prostate Cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may affect ejaculatory volume and requires careful consideration for young men.
research A Risk-Benefit Assessment of Treatment with Finasteride in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride helps reduce prostate size and symptoms in BPH but is less effective than terazosin and works best for larger prostates.
research AB40. Sexual Side Effects of Medical Treatment of BPH
BPH treatments can cause sexual side effects affecting quality of life.
research Abstracts from the Current Global Literature: Finasteride and Sexual Dysfunction
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.
research Sexual Dysfunction Related to Drugs: A Critical Review. Part V: Alpha-Blocker and 5-ARI Drugs
α-Blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH can cause sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory issues.
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5 / 32 resultscommunity 6 months progress , dut 0.5 daily ( side effects: slightly reduced libido and ejaculatory volume) oral Minoxidil 5mg daily ( no sides)
User experienced 6 months progress using dut 0.5 daily and oral Minoxidil 5mg daily, with some side effects. Others congratulated and shared similar experiences, giving hope.
community First time using hair fibers until the Rogaine kicks in.
The conversation is about a user trying hair fibers to cover hair loss while waiting for Rogaine (Minoxidil) to work. Some suggest using Finasteride or other treatments for better results, while others criticize the appearance of the fibers.
community Dont fucking wait to start finasteride!
User baldwarrior85 regrets not starting finasteride earlier to prevent hair loss. Others share their experiences, with some having side effects and others seeing positive results from the treatment.
community 8-months progress: dermarolling + supplements
A user shared an 8-month hair loss treatment progress using daily saw palmetto and biotin capsules, weekly dermarolling, and a scalp lotion mix of castor, jojoba, and rosemary oils, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and cost. The user reported encouraging progress with slight hairline improvement and better crown area, attributing most success to dermarolling.
community Why anecdotal evidence is so valued around here?
The conversation discusses why personal stories about hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are often taken more seriously than scientific evidence in certain forums. People tend to believe what they want and use others' experiences to support their own views on treatment effectiveness and side effects.