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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders”
The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
The conversation discusses the positive effects of using Minoxidil and Finasteride for two years, with improvements in hair health and darkness noted. However, some side effects such as hair falling out easily and severe adverse reactions were also mentioned.
A user's 9-month progress using daily oral Fin/Min (1mg/2.5mg) for hair loss. The user experienced prolonged shedding but saw significant improvement by month 6, and took the medication in pill form as prescribed by their doctor.
User took 1mg oral finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice a day for 6 months, showing hair growth progress. Others discussed dosage and shared positive feedback on results.
User baldwarrior85 regrets not starting finasteride earlier to prevent hair loss. Others share their experiences, with some having side effects and others seeing positive results from the treatment.
A user's 8-month progress on finasteride for hair loss treatment, with plans to continue for a full year. The user experienced initial shedding and scalp itch, which subsided, leading to hair growth. Other users discussed the necessity of continuous treatment to maintain results.