Finasteride may cause elevated liver enzymes, potentially leading to liver issues, though this is rare. Users should monitor liver function and consider topical alternatives if liver sensitivity occurs.
A 24 year old male struggling with the physical and mental effects of balding, being short, and having a micropenis. Suggested treatments include taking medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, lifting weights, and trying not to compare himself to others.
A user bought minoxidil online and used a bleach test to check its authenticity, but others noted the test isn't definitive. They discussed skepticism about online purchases and the reliability of AI advice.
The user experienced genital itching while using finasteride and noticed a yellow bump, which improved with clotrimazole, but the itching persists. The discussion focuses on side effects of finasteride.
The conversation discusses the "bleach test" for minoxidil, where minoxidil turns yellow when mixed with bleach. The user tested liquid minoxidil, rogaine foam, and minoxidil tablets, all of which turned yellow, suggesting a reaction specific to minoxidil.