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      community Finasteride and “anti-aging” effects

      in Treatment  218 upvotes 1 month ago
      Finasteride may help users look younger by suppressing DHT, affecting skin and hair. Users also emphasize skincare, sunscreen, and lifestyle for maintaining a youthful appearance.

      community 34 Year old male - 20 month Finasteride 1.25 mg / day

      in Progress Pictures  661 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 34-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and increased density after 20 months of using 1.25 mg of finasteride daily, with no noticeable side effects. He did not use minoxidil due to adverse effects and plans to consider adding dutasteride weekly for further improvement.

      community It’s crazy how it’s 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren’t even effective for many people.

       136 upvotes 7 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

      community Topical dutasteride is superior to oral finasteride

      in Research/Science  97 upvotes 1 week ago
      Topical dutasteride is more effective than oral finasteride for male pattern hair loss, with fewer side effects. Some prefer oral treatments for convenience, while others use topical solutions like minoxidil and dutasteride, sometimes with microneedling, for better results.

      community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride

      in Research/Science  194 upvotes 5 months ago
      The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.