42 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”
Adult female acne requires a comprehensive treatment approach, including medical options and lifestyle changes, with attention to psychologicalwell-being.
An 18-year-old is dealing with early hair loss and feels unsupported. They have started oral minoxidil and are considering finasteride but are worried about side effects due to high testosterone levels.
PCOS female visited doctor for hair loss concerns, prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%. Doctor advised against finasteride or dutasteride, user considering self-medication with dutasteride.
A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.
A 23-year-old male, experiencing hair loss since his teens, struggles with motivation to continue using minoxidil and dutasteride due to depression and stress. Suggestions include resuming medication, therapy, improving mental well-being, and considering lifestyle changes like exercise and social support.
The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and experienced minimal side effects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived side effects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that side effects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.