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    Any Alternative Treatments Worth It?

    Are there any alternative/natural male pattern baldness treatments that are even slightly effective?
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    Does EVERYONE experience at least some degree of minor sides effects on finasteride?

    It was the testicular pain that got me... I couldn't stand it..
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    Finasteride Side Effect - Testicular Pain - Less than 1 Week of Treatment

    20 year old male. Mild but noticeable and annoying testicular pain/"pressure" (especially my right) after 3 doses of finasteride. Took 1.25mg the first night, 0.625 mg the following two nights, and skipped it last night due to this. I thought it was in my head, but I can definitely still notice...
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    Dutasteride vs Finasteride

    Sorry to bump an old thread, but does anyone know about the difference in side effect potential between finasteride and dutasteride?
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    Does EVERYONE experience at least some degree of minor sides effects on finasteride?

    Even minor imperceptible that people don't even notice until they come off the medication (due to how slowly and steadily some of the side effects develop)? I know that the statistics talk mostly about the major side effects, but are some people completely immune to ALL Propecia side effects...
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    Is Propecia (finasteride) Effective for male pattern baldness at 0.625mg/day?

    Thread title sums it up. I was prescribed generic Proscar (5mg finasteride), and was instructed by my doctor to cut them in fourths and take 1.25mg/day. In an attempt to minimize potential side effects, I've decided to gradually work up to 1.25mg/day by splitting the 5mg pill in eighths, or...
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    Good Hairstyles for Receding Hairline/Temples?

    Hey all, What are some flattering hairstyles for someone with mild hairline recession and noticeable temple recession? Or more generally speaking, what hairstyles are good for guys with male pattern baldness? (Please don't say shaved head, because that is not something I'm considering at this...
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    Actors going from leading role, to secondary, and supporting roles

    Grand Budapest Hotel is a fantastic movie (imo at least). Didn't realize he wore a wig... haha. Interesting.
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    Propecia Shedding Associated with Increased Sex Drive?

    I know this is an old thread, but I just wanted to say that I'm noticing the same thing (minus the oily skin, knock on wood). I just started treatment with finasteride 1.25mg a couple days ago and my sex drive seems to be significantly higher than normal (not that I need that!). Other than that...
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    Started Propecia Yesterday, What to Expect?

    I'm a 20 year old male (soon to be 21) suffering from male pattern baldness. TLDR is bolded at the bottom. Below is some background information which may or may not be relevant. For the past 5-6 months, I have been experiencing hair loss primarily around the hairline/temple region, as well as...
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