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    Like 90% or more of people who discover their hair loss, you are terrified of finasteride aka Propecia needlessly. It's not a killer drug or chemical castrater, certainly not at doses of 1mg. Give it a try at least, hair loss obviously bothers you otherwise you wouldn't be posting here.

    As for PGD2 blocking topicals, they may come on the market eventually, but there's the matter of clinical trials being needed, which is a long and costly process.

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    hmmmmm.... of course you're right about my concern about hair loss. I appreciate that you've taken time to read my post and send me a reply. :-)

    If somebody could guarantee that finasteride would not have any influence on my athletics, then of course I would take it. Unfortunately this is not the case.

    This may be my last season 'at the top' anyway. I'm thinking of giving Lipogaine/Regaine a go over the summer then maybe considering introducing finasteride if I'm still concerned about my hairloss.

    A quick question about finasteride actually... I live in the UK - how do I get hold of it? Do I need to see a doctor first?? I'm aware you can just buy minoxidil over the counter, but what about Propecia/Proscar??

    Thanks again for your responses guys :-)

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    I experienced muscle wastage and loss of strength whilst taking Finasteride. Just a FYI.

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    Unless you play professionally, why in the hell would you value athletics over hair in the first place? Not to mention the fact that fin probably has zero effect on it anyway.

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    You have obviously never played or competed at sport to a high level.

    I wouldn't give up the buzz of achieving your best/potential and the feeling of winning for anything. Not even hair

    I'm not a professional athlete but athletics is an amateur sport. I'd love to compete at a major championship and was very close to qualifying for the games last summer.

    Anyway, as I say this may well be my last season so I think I'll give the Lipogaine/minoxidil a go initially then I may consider finasteride at the end of the season - September. Hopefully waiting 5 more months won't be too damaging.

    If I do eventually decide to give finasteride a go - how do I get it? Do I need to see a doc first??

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    See a doctor, yes, as finasteride is a prescription medicine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pentarou View Post
    See a doctor, yes, as finasteride is a prescription medicine.
    Thank you for the info and thank you all for your comments

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