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      community 3 dermatologists, none gave me fin prescription

       8 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 20-year-old in Italy struggled to get a finasteride prescription from multiple dermatologists due to concerns about side effects and age, despite using minoxidil. Eventually, they obtained a prescription from a hair transplant surgeon.

      community 30-Min Dermatology Visit – Best Questions to Ask About Balding? ( 175$ )

       6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and other options like PRP and ketoconazole. It highlights the importance of asking specific questions during a dermatology visit to determine the cause of hair loss and appropriate treatments.

      community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

       3 upvotes 6 months ago
      Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.

      community From finasteride to Serenoa repens

       1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced anxiety and side effects from topical finasteride and is considering switching to saw palmetto. Another user reported no improvement with saw palmetto and experienced liver issues.