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      community British tabloid dutasteride fear mongering

      in Chat  102 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses the impact of hair loss treatments like dutasteride and finasteride, with some users expressing skepticism about media claims linking these drugs to severe side effects like suicidal ideation. Many participants criticize the media, particularly British tabloids, for fearmongering and emphasize the psychological impact of hair loss itself.

      community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost

      in Chat  51 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.

      community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"

      in Research/Science  105 upvotes 4 years ago
      Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.

      community 24M, 4 Months progress, Finastride 1MG daily, minoxidil once a day 6 sprays, nizoral once a week, don’t lose hope boys it’s never too late!

      in Update  299 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation is about a user's post showing their progress in hair growth after four months of taking finasteride and minoxidil, although it was later revealed that they had also received a hair transplant. The replies to the post were mixed, with some questioning the validity of the results and others expressing admiration.