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July 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.
The conversation is about a finding that finasteride does not significantly increase the risk of sexualdysfunction, with users sharing mixed personal experiences regarding side effects.
A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexualdysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
Finasteride and dutasteride, used for hair loss, can cause sexualdysfunction, depression, and suicidal thoughts, with some effects persisting after stopping. The post stresses the importance of being aware of these risks.
A user shared their successful hair regrowth using a combination of derma stamping, Retinol, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU58841, with no side effects. Others discussed their varied experiences with these treatments, including concerns about potential side effects like heart issues and sexualdysfunction.
The conversation discusses skepticism about Breezula, a hair loss treatment, with the consensus that it's not a miracle cure but a maintenance drug that may work well with finasteride. Some users report side effects from finasteride, like sexualdysfunction, while hoping for better results from Breezula or RU58841 without such side effects.