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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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.
community 33, NW5: Deciding on Finasteride, Grafts, or Shaved Head
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6 months ago A user is experiencing hair loss at NW 5 and is using finasteride, which is causing side effects like dry eyes and loss of libido. They are considering continuing with minoxidil and finasteride or opting for a hair transplant, feeling depressed about their situation.
community How long did it take to notice a change in the thickness of the hair after starting the treatment?
The user started losing hair at 19 and saw improvement with finasteride and minoxidil but experienced worsening after stopping. They resumed finasteride, began mesotherapy possibly with dutasteride, and continued with other treatments, noticing new hair growth but not increased thickness.
community Sides from fin vs. depression from hair loss
The conversation discusses the difficulty in distinguishing between side effects of finasteride (like brain fog and loss of libido) and depression caused by hair loss. Users share experiences of severe depression while on finasteride, leading some to stop the treatment despite anxiety over hair loss.
community Suffering from intense sides from dutasteride
A person experienced severe sexual side effects, including loss of libido and erectile dysfunction, after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. They stopped the medications and sought advice, but recovery was slow and uncertain.