Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride may be linked to health risks like fattyliverdisease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dry eye disease, and potential kidney disease. Some users believe the risks are low and the medications are generally safe.
Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fattyliverdisease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.
The user experienced severe hair shedding despite using oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, and was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic FattyLiverDisease (NAFLD). They are considering switching to topical treatments due to the ineffectiveness of their current regimen.
A user is considering a long-term hair loss treatment stack including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and oral Minoxidil, and is concerned about potential liver damage. Some responses suggest the stack is excessive, while others believe it's not harmful to the liver, but recommend regular blood work to monitor health.
The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).