Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.
The post and conversation are about a user's progress in treating hair loss using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. The user expresses regret for not starting treatment earlier.
Finasteride significantly increased testosterone levels for the user, with no major side effects except watery semen, which was resolved with zinc supplements. The user's hairline stopped receding and slightly improved.
User made progress with hair loss using Fin, Min, and microneedling. Experienced side effects like improved skin, brain fog, and memory issues, but adjusting Fin dosage helped.