The post discusses a user's six-year progress with finasteride and a Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) for hair loss. The user shared before and after photos in reverse order, leading to confusion, but overall, the community responded positively to the user's hair regrowth.
The user experienced a significant drop in libido and erectileissues after increasing their finasteride dosage, combining oral and topical treatments. They plan to take a break and resume using a lower concentration of topical finasteride to manage side effects.
A 25-year-old is using 1.25mg finasteride six times a week and 5% topical minoxidil daily for hair loss. They are experiencing reduced libido and erectileissues, possibly due to stress, and are questioning if the finasteride dosage is affecting DHT suppression.
The user experienced reduced libido and erectileissues after taking 0.5mg dutasteride twice a week for 3-4 weeks. They are concerned about how long these side effects will last.
Finasteride is recommended for hair loss treatment, with potential side effects like erectileissues in 1 in 33 users, which typically resolve after stopping the drug. Users report mixed experiences, with some experiencing initial side effects like brain fog and others seeing no issues, and the drug is generally considered effective for maintaining or regrowing hair.