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      community Minoxidil its giving me huge water retention

      in Minoxidil  128 upvotes 1 month ago
      Minoxidil caused water retention and gastrointestinal issues for the user, which improved after stopping the medication. The user is now using finasteride and topical minoxidil, experiencing excessive urination and concerns about systemic absorption.

      community Just under a year progress (topical fin/min .3/6%)

      in Progress Pictures  612 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using topical finasteride and minoxidil, despite initial side effects. They are transitioning to oral finasteride and minoxidil for convenience and are optimistic about continued progress.

      community Can someone explain the Dutasteride hysteria in this community?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  58 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the double standard in the hair loss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.

      community 25 years on finasteride - my experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  946 upvotes 4 months 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 Almost 20 Years on Finasteride - AMA

      in Progress Pictures  808 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user successfully halted hair loss using finasteride for 17 years and recently switched to dutasteride for stronger DHT suppression. They experienced no major side effects, maintained a full head of hair, and fathered three children without issues.