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      community Assorted Thoughts on Psychology of Hairloss

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 8 years to treat hair loss and is experiencing obsessive thoughts about balding. They discuss the psychological impact of hair loss and the different ways people on hair loss forums cope, either by shaving their heads or seeking treatments.

      community I talked to urologist about Finasteride and just wanted to share what he said

      in Finasteride  234 upvotes 8 years ago
      The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.

      community People here just don't know what they are letting themselves in for!

      in Chat  123 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, emphasizing the importance of patience and sticking with a treatment for at least 12-18 months before judging its effectiveness or adding new treatments. Users share experiences and agree that introducing treatments too quickly can lead to panic and negative outcomes.

      community What are the holes in this treatment with dut

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering a hair loss treatment plan involving oral dutasteride (2.5 mg), oral minoxidil (2.5-10 mg), topical finasteride, and topical minoxidil, with additional options like ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling. They are seeking advice on whether to start with finasteride or dutasteride, the potential side effects, and the effectiveness of their approach, with a plan to evaluate results after 3-4 months.

      community I’m considering stopping finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  157 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is considering stopping finasteride due to depression, anxiety, and difficulty building muscle, despite its effectiveness in stopping hair loss. Suggestions include reducing the dose, switching to topical solutions, or consulting a doctor for alternatives like dutasteride or RU58841.