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I can't shake the fears that messing with my body's chemistry is worth it for hair loss, but I want to do more, while avoiding snake oil. I feel like the literature on the subject is inconclusive, studies investigating it like this: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3481923/
Seem to imply that side effects are overblown, but then at the end basically turns around and says that their findings aren't consistent with other studies, and that more research is required.
Then of course there are forums like these where of course its more likely to run into people with negative impacts, many reporting side effects in the short and long term, and even occasionally running into people who claim they've suffered from persistent side effects even after discontinuing the drug. I could never forgive myself if I ran into any long term issues.
For me, I feel like my hormones have always felt a little off, I had some what I think was gynecomastia during puberty, including sore, inflamed breasts and even some lactation (which resulted in poor posture for me in middle school, in an attempt to hide them), and a lower than average sex drive during those years (I think that's more than recovered), but since then I've seemed to develop facial/body hair faster and now, hair loss faster than my several years older brothers, which is confusing, as the former seems to imply heightened estrogen during puberty, and now heightened testosterone. Because of this, I feel I should be extra careful with hormones. This would be something to consult a doc about.
Long story short, given my concerns, is there other good literature out there on finasteride you could point me to? Since I'm so apprehensive, should I just avoid it? I should still be fairly attractive and I hate all the constant worrying that comes with the fight for hair loss. I'm worried about asking for personal opinions because I imagine whatever is said will just reflect your own experience with the drug, and not the greater whole of the risks.
For reference, my "regiment":
1% Keto - Regenepure - 3x a week, upping that to most days as regenpure seems very mild in comparison to nizoral, and feels great whenever I do it. Any instance of a MPB itch is all but gone. Still appear to be shedding but that could just be buildup from waiting a few days to get a good wash in. 3.5 months.
Dermarolling - 1.5mm, 540 needles, once every 3-4 weeks. Have spotted vellus growth and even some longer hairs under the thin hair at temples but am unsure if its new or business as usual. 2.5 months
Daily vitamins - 1 month.
Seem to imply that side effects are overblown, but then at the end basically turns around and says that their findings aren't consistent with other studies, and that more research is required.
Then of course there are forums like these where of course its more likely to run into people with negative impacts, many reporting side effects in the short and long term, and even occasionally running into people who claim they've suffered from persistent side effects even after discontinuing the drug. I could never forgive myself if I ran into any long term issues.
For me, I feel like my hormones have always felt a little off, I had some what I think was gynecomastia during puberty, including sore, inflamed breasts and even some lactation (which resulted in poor posture for me in middle school, in an attempt to hide them), and a lower than average sex drive during those years (I think that's more than recovered), but since then I've seemed to develop facial/body hair faster and now, hair loss faster than my several years older brothers, which is confusing, as the former seems to imply heightened estrogen during puberty, and now heightened testosterone. Because of this, I feel I should be extra careful with hormones. This would be something to consult a doc about.
Long story short, given my concerns, is there other good literature out there on finasteride you could point me to? Since I'm so apprehensive, should I just avoid it? I should still be fairly attractive and I hate all the constant worrying that comes with the fight for hair loss. I'm worried about asking for personal opinions because I imagine whatever is said will just reflect your own experience with the drug, and not the greater whole of the risks.
For reference, my "regiment":
1% Keto - Regenepure - 3x a week, upping that to most days as regenpure seems very mild in comparison to nizoral, and feels great whenever I do it. Any instance of a MPB itch is all but gone. Still appear to be shedding but that could just be buildup from waiting a few days to get a good wash in. 3.5 months.
Dermarolling - 1.5mm, 540 needles, once every 3-4 weeks. Have spotted vellus growth and even some longer hairs under the thin hair at temples but am unsure if its new or business as usual. 2.5 months
Daily vitamins - 1 month.
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