Finasteride, Depression And Skin Aging

[Scotty121]

Anyone know of the link with finasteride and developing mental problems ie depression and skin aging

Reason I ask is I was on the drug for 13 years and been off a year now but still suffer very low mood which I had when taking the drug. Facial Skin also seems to have aged with jowling along the jawline anyone experienced this?

 

[baba_yaga]

Perhaps your skin just aged during the THIRTEEN years on finasteride? Also, did you notice how was your mood before finasteride?

 

[Scotty121]

Perhaps your skin just aged during the THIRTEEN years on finasteride? Also, did you notice how was your mood before finasteride?

I dunno I find it strange how my face is sagging yet none of my friends are (some
Older) I’m the only one that was in the drug..Yes my mood before taking it was low at times but reading about DHT apparently this is important for your moods too.

 

[Ollie]

I dunno I find it strange how my face is sagging yet none of my friends are (some
Older) I’m the only one that was in the drug..Yes my mood before taking it was low at times but reading about DHT apparently this is important for your moods too.

Something like 90+% of visible skin ageing is due to UV (sun damage) - do you tan in the summer or put on sunscreen every morning ? 13 years is a long time, ageing is something you'd expect over that time frame anyway.

 

[Scotty121]

Something like 90+% of visible skin ageing is due to UV (sun damage) - do you tan in the summer or put on sunscreen every morning ? 13 years is a long time, ageing is something you'd expect over that time frame anyway.

I live in the U.K. so weather isn’t always great..I tan yes...I want to go back on finasteride as my hair loss is getting worse but people have reported mental health issues which scares me as I’m prone to
Low mood..I’m sure I read DHT is need for you mood

 

[Derelict]

I live in the U.K. so weather isn’t always great..I tan yes...I want to go back on finasteride as my hair loss is getting worse but people have reported mental health issues which scares me as I’m prone to
Low mood..I’m sure I read DHT is need for you mood

Mental sides are a possible side effect, but i experienced no mental sides on finasteride or dutasteride and i am prone to depression and anxiety. neither got worse.

 

[jazz1]

I live in the U.K. so weather isn’t always great..I tan yes...I want to go back on finasteride as my hair loss is getting worse but people have reported mental health issues which scares me as I’m prone to
Low mood..I’m sure I read DHT is need for you mood

Hey I’m from London, what about trying Topical Finasteride that’s what I use.......

 

[hairDespair]

Perhaps your skin just aged during the THIRTEEN years on finasteride? Also, did you notice how was your mood before finasteride?

lol...my same thought

 

[Scotty121]

Hey I’m from London, what about trying Topical Finasteride that’s what I use.......

It’s still going to deep into
The brain surely..Don’t get me wrong finasteride does work I don’t doubt it but at what cost to mental health or future problems is scary and very risky to mess with..I took it 13 years ago out of desperation but I do honestly wonder what damage has been done

 

[Scotty121]

lol...my same thought

Do you take finasteride?

 

[hairDespair]

Do you take finasteride?

I've been on it since like 2006

 

[Zov123]

Finasteride definitely increased my depression, however my rationale for going with it was that I would get depressed just by looking at my hair go.

This is anecdotal of course, so don’t rush to conclusions.

 

[Scotty121]

I've been on it since like 2006

What side efffects do you have?

 

[Scotty121]

Finasteride definitely increased my depression, however my rationale for going with it was that I would get depressed just by looking at my hair go.

This is anecdotal of course, so don’t rush to conclusions.

But isn’t looking at getting depressed over losing it a mindset that can be challenged?

 

[jazz1]

It’s still going to deep into
The brain surely..Don’t get me wrong finasteride does work I don’t doubt it but at what cost to mental health or future problems is scary and very risky to mess with..I took it 13 years ago out of desperation but I do honestly wonder what damage has been done

You can try Topical Finasteride and see...........

 

[jazz1]

I've been on it since like 2006

I have been since 2010, Topical.

 

[Scotty121]

You can try Topical Finasteride and see...........

By the time we know if it does there is the risk of long term damage for all we know. I wish there was clarity on all this. Just when I see mentioning of neurosteroid Influences that cant be good

 

[hairDespair]

What side efffects do you have?

Never had any as far as I could tell. Well, other than it stopped working as well after a while

 

[Scotty121]

Never had any as far as I could tell. Well, other than it stopped working as well after a while

Yeah it stopped working for me as well I thought that too...I’ve been off it for a year n a half now...I’m just paranoid of the long term Potential cognitive risks

 

[castleren]

I get where you're coming from. I've heard some folks mention similar things about finasteride. It's important to talk to a doctor about your mood and skin changes, or at least contact hotlines for mental health. They can help you figure out the best way to address these concerns. Hang in there!