A user experienced significant hair shedding after three years on finasteride, possibly due to stress or whey protein, and sought advice. Others suggested it might be a temporary shed, recommended monitoring for deficiencies, and mentioned adding dutasteride if needed.
The user is taking finasteride 1mg from Blink pharmacy, sourced from Ascend Laboratories, with no noticeable side effects after 5 months. They also use Kirkland foam minoxidil, micro needling, and various supplements for hair treatment.
Naming a child after hair loss treatments like Propecia and Finasteride, with most users advising against it. The conversation includes humorous and critical responses, suggesting more conventional names.
Taking Propecia (finasteride) with olive oil is unnecessary because it is water-soluble and already has high bioavailability. Dutasteride tablets should be taken with something fatty like olive oil to improve absorption.
User spent 23 years on Finasteride with side effects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, side effects reduced and waiting for results.