23 yo, 6 months on Finasteride, my hair density has improved so much and i am extremely happy, because Kevin gave me the courage of starting the drug. Zero sides. Thanks you, Kevin.
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome to hear man! Glad you are having success on the path.
@toddgoogle4387
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome brother
@nicolasdellys271
4 жыл бұрын
side effects can happen unexpectedly !
@Andres-qm1xx
4 жыл бұрын
@@nicolasdellys271 incorrect. Side effects will happen the first or second week because at that point the DHT hits is peak in inhibition. Unfortunately for you, i wont suffer any kind of Propecia side effects
@nicolasdellys271
4 жыл бұрын
@@Andres-qm1xx You are wrong, i use to take during few years and suddenly it crashed! 2 years latter i still have side effect without any improvement! You are afraid of me but i have nothing to sell. This video try to influence you to take a very dangerous substance that make a lot of money to a lab !
@windergraphic8900
3 жыл бұрын
I was depressed on finasteride and convinced of PFS and the drugs depresssive qualities and was about to quit it until i stumbled on your videos. I watched pretty much all your hair loss videos in one night. next morning anxiety was gone, depression was gone and feeling optimistic about continued use. Placebo effect is a real thing and mind over matter is a even realer thing so thanks for helping me in this. The fact you post the scientific docs your referring to as well helped ALOT. Your the best man keep going, you'll be ultra instinct youtube level in no time
@arminass1681
3 жыл бұрын
10000% agreed
@colebertram8482
2 жыл бұрын
ive been losing my hair since 16 im now 27 . I can tell you its extremely easy to fall into depression when youre losing hair at a young age. Finasteride or not.. i took prozac in the early days but nothing can substitute the damage of losing your hair sometimes its finasteride.. rightfully so it can take 2 years to get full results from it. Hair recovery is a very long painful process. Not saying some people dont get extreme side effects but i can firmly say hairloss is often the root cause for depression more often than not.
@thomasprice9192
2 жыл бұрын
I’m depressed bc of my hair loss so if I take finasteride at least I’ll be depressed and have hair lmaoo
@AmandeepSingh-xn3md
2 жыл бұрын
1 year on and how has your experience been? Any update? Will appreciate hearing from you as i am thinking of starting fin myself
@pitbullsami8475
2 жыл бұрын
Update ?
@mikeloveskimbo
4 жыл бұрын
Great Video Kevin, Been on Fin for almost 20 months. Crown was 2" round bald now almost fully covered. Overall density thicker (wasn't bad before). It has also grown a little round the front too. No sides for me at all. My one regret is that I didn't start earlier but I'm really happy. I'm almost 50. Keep making your videos mate!
@AmandeepSingh-xn3md
2 жыл бұрын
How are things going now after 2 years? I am thinking on getting on fin to combat my hair loss? Did you use anything else other than fin? Would really appreciate some help.
@isnortCGproducts
Жыл бұрын
@@AmandeepSingh-xn3md have you started yet?
@AmandeepSingh-xn3md
Жыл бұрын
@@isnortCGproducts nope buddy. Got busy with college and other life stuff. Hair loss took a bit of a back seat. Fortunately, its not any worse than 6 months ago. I will still monitor it, maybe get on fin sometime in the future. Thankfully bcoz of guys like derek from mpmd and Kevin here, i know what to do when I wish to start.
@isnortCGproducts
Жыл бұрын
@@AmandeepSingh-xn3md indian here and I know it matters very less but I got zero sides along with my friend. Tum jaldi start kar doge toh behtar hoga because you rarely recover what you've already lost, unless you add min
@AmandeepSingh-xn3md
Жыл бұрын
@@isnortCGproducts density bhi recover nahi hoti fin pe? Hairline ka toh pata hai bina minox ke nahi recover hoti. Also, kis brand ka finasteride use kar rahe?
@Lamb02
3 жыл бұрын
You are truly a great man for building confidence in people (including me) on taking this drug and being so open about your life and your experiences. Starting my first pill in the morning and if anything i’m excited to keep my hair and possibly gain some back! I’ve been binge watching ur videos on this stuff to boost my confidence on this journey. Thank you Kevin! God bless you and stay healthy.
@harryo9654
3 жыл бұрын
Hi dude, how’s it gone for you so far?
@Lamb02
3 жыл бұрын
@@harryo9654 3 weeks in no side effects or problems, I just take a pill once around 12 at noon every day and forget about it. My hair seems to be falling out way less and isn’t receding anymore (I hope) So far so good!
@scooby8859
3 жыл бұрын
Update? Still going good?
@Lamb02
3 жыл бұрын
@@scooby8859 Still going good my friend, hair has definitely slowed down on falling out and feels thicker and healthier
@scooby8859
3 жыл бұрын
@@Lamb02 congrats happy to hear man!!!! That's awesome. I've been on it for over 3 weeks now. I seem to experience some minor brain fog but nothing serious. Semen is watery as well but not bad enough to make me quit fin. Other than that I'm going fine, will carry and see how I adjust long term
@88Keys444
4 жыл бұрын
This video motivated me a LOT to start treatment. I agree about the huge amount of fear in this drug, which is why I didn't start it right away. After 4 months of starting, my hair loss has stopped and even getting some thin hair replaced with thicker, healthier hairs. No side effects whatsoever. Thank you for the life-changing content.
@primordialking5444
3 жыл бұрын
How are you doing now?
@garretwatson7989
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve never been a “comment-er” on KZitem vids but I feel strongly enough about this subject I feel I should share my experience for all the men out there on the fence about this drug. 2 years ago I took the leap and got on fin. After months of research of course. I went into it like any long term plan or goal. I took baby steps and monitored how I felt and looked weekly. I started off using the smallest dose possible. 0.25 once a week! I made a decision to not increase it after a few months because I felt I was seeing a difference with very little side effects. In fact, I think any “side effects” I may have felt could have been literally caused by anything including placebo. My advice for anyone either on the drug or thinking about taking the drug would be to first define what your goal is and secondly develop a plan and stick to it. It’s all about consistency over the long term. Don’t let fear make decisions for you.
@subie1019
4 жыл бұрын
Garret Watson most of the side effects(not all) such as depression, anxiety, Low lobido and erectile dysfunction are actually linked to psychological issues. I’m not saying that Finasteride doesn’t cause all these problems but the fact that all these problems can be traced to psychology means that Finasteride aren’t necessary the root of these problems. All I can say is talk to your doctor or a few Doctors, ask them about their patients who are taking Finasteride and the % of them having side effects/ Long term use etc. It would give you a peace of mind although side effects do happen only a small percentage will be affected, it is up to you whether you want to take the small risk for a large benefit and stay away from the internet, the internet is anecdotal!!!
@subie1019
4 жыл бұрын
And to add many medicine, not only Finasteride has side effects, medicine for diabetes, high blood pressure and antidepressant has side effects too. My dad has been taking medicine for his high blood pressure for years and his libido and erectile are still fine, I just had a younger Brother recently
@johnpalmer7263
4 жыл бұрын
Your videos made me go from fearing fin to actually being excited to start it. Just got my prescription in the mail. I'm only 19 with lots of hair still so I'm pretty glad I decided to take action this early. Thanks bro.
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
That's extremely inspirational to hear! Glad to welcome you as part of the finasteride master race. (Nice JoJo avatar btw.)
@hasnainsiraj4883
4 жыл бұрын
Seems you like you and I started at the same time and age so how are side effects for you?
@hasnainsiraj4883
4 жыл бұрын
Only side effects I have is my orgasms are slightly less intense than before. Been a month on finesteride, hair is shedding more otherwise everything's fine
@johnpalmer7263
4 жыл бұрын
Hasnain Siraj No side effects at all. It’s been about a month and a half of taking 1mg a day. My shedding in the shower has already drastically decreased so i’m pretty happy so far.
@hasnainsiraj4883
4 жыл бұрын
@@johnpalmer7263 Really glad to hear that 👍❤️
@khm2917
4 жыл бұрын
Man you stopped giving a shit about what people say😂, you said it all 👍 keep going & you look great by the way.
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! My only regret is I didn't speak out about my positive experiences sooner.
@LennyTurner
4 жыл бұрын
Today I ordered 6 months worth of 1mg Finasteride daily tablets and will take the first one tomorrow. After watching this video I am feeling a lot less scared and have realised that, as you say, if my brain approaches it positively and isn't already stressed before taking it, I won't have any problems. Thank you!
@nadadenada319
4 жыл бұрын
Ajam yeah
@AndrewDinca96
4 жыл бұрын
How u feel today man? I want to try it too.. im afraid it will kill my erections.. im norwood 2 but come on..
@notyetperfect6769
4 жыл бұрын
what's the play man how you feeling
@tobos8909
4 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewDinca96 Best option is to order a limited supply (1 month or so) and see how much you can get away with; cut a 1mg tablet into 4 and see how you get on with ¼s, then try ½s to see how you respond
@codybell6882
4 жыл бұрын
How has it gone for you over these months?
@DackDavenport
4 жыл бұрын
You have a point Kevin. In fact ten years after the drugs release is when people started reporting side effects. I'm with you on this one.
@whoareyou6854
Жыл бұрын
To be fair there wasn’t a place to report them until then. Big pharma is not trustworthy so I wouldn’t be suprised if the information was getting to them way before that but they can’t suppress the internet.
@Animu34
4 жыл бұрын
your hair looks great man wtf, I remember you saying on other videos that you were bordering on norwood 4, thats an amazing comeback
@EvaSlash
3 жыл бұрын
9:23 that's a very powerful statement! I'm thinking of starting finasteride. I'm 32 and have thinning on crown. It started at 23 but has been stable for years. I just started derma-needling and minoxidil. I really feel that if I lost more hair and went bald, it would absolutely destroy me mentally forever. It just makes sense to take it because honestly being destroyed mentally from going bald is in my opinion just as bad as the side effects of finasteride. Think about it...you have a higher risk of going bald and being destroyed mentally, lose confidence, lose your identity and sexual appeal etc. Vs. the minimal 1% side effects of finasteride. It just makes logical sense to take it!
@vrglcom
3 жыл бұрын
Just start it and don’t think about it. Don’t wait till it’s too late 👍🏼
@algo2957
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gib, how bad was your thinning at 23? It just stayed the same till you were 32 and then start to get bad suddenly or did it slowly get worse the whole time? Did you start taking fin? How have the results been for you? Any side effects? Thanks!
@EvaSlash
Жыл бұрын
@@algo2957 thinning was very slow over the years and got to the point of scalp showing. I never even acknowledged it until I saw a photo of myself. It seemed to stabilize before I started finasteride. My midscalp and crown area was affected. Hairline was not. No side effects. I've achieved some hair growth but not enough. I'm considering going for a hair transplant very soon
@EvaSlash
Жыл бұрын
@@vrglcomthe point though is if you notice thinning you have to get on finasteride ASAP. Most people wait until it's too late
@algo2957
Жыл бұрын
@@EvaSlash Hmm so do you have an actual bald spot or just a very noticeably thin scalp? My situation is similar to yours but I'm 36 and haven't started fin or any treatment. My hair started thinning very slowly from 25 years old according to my mom. Now my cowlick is a lot more thin than it used to be but I don't think it requires a hair transplant yet. The loss has been VERY slow and gradual. I don't have aggressive balding. There aren't hairs on my pillow in the morning and if I ruffle my hair hard over the sink for a minute only a few hairs fall out. Were you also like this before the fin? What do you think I should do? Should I start fin? Thanks a lot.
@AS-td3fk
4 жыл бұрын
oh btw, i wanted to thank you for making these videos, its not easy hearing "just shave it bro" everyday and not having someone to actually encourage you to take actions and solve the problem
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it inspires me to know that sharing my experiences has encouraged others.
@Kenji17171
3 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right man. Hair loss killed my confidence and caused depression for me. I am about to use finasteride after I lose weight and I don't fear because I think having side effect is not the worst scenario for me the worst is losing my hair and having low confidence caused by baldness. I tried shave my head it absolutely killed my relationships with women and caused depression for me. Even if I have side effects in future at least I can say I tried and it is definetly worth it you are inspired me in a great way.
@Lamb02
3 жыл бұрын
I’m only 18 almost 19 losing my hair. Pretty noticeable but not very bad but it has been very hard especially since I am so young and fresh out of hoghschool (Didnt get a proper goodbye or graduation due to this virus stuff) being locked at home looking at my hair and away from all social contact has been taking a extreme toll on my mental health! I am starting finesteride tomorrow. Starting working out consistently again tomorrow and going to turn things around and I wish you the best of luck with this stuff as well my friend!
@Kenji17171
3 жыл бұрын
@@Lamb02 don't start please save yourself. I am having side effects and it is terrible. Don't do it!
@Lamb02
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kenji17171 Not falling for some hypochondriac finesteride person. Took my pill this morning and will continue to do it as hundreds of thousands of men (including my own uncle) take it and saved their hair.
@thrice2565
2 жыл бұрын
@@Lamb02 how’s it been
@Lamb02
2 жыл бұрын
@@thrice2565 Great! Still going strong and I have gained a lot of thickness in my hair throughout the past few months taking fin. Zero side effects for me so far
@toddgoogle4387
4 жыл бұрын
Right on Kevin. I love this guys videos.
@ardenhagman2148
Ай бұрын
Just popped my first one and came to this video for the encouragement. Thanks Boss!!!!
@yungpein5716
4 жыл бұрын
I would like to ask how long are you using finasteride Kevin?
@joshuajordan792
3 жыл бұрын
i like your videos, not just about hair loss, but also about politics. i’d like to see more about working out, lifestyle, and mental health. keep it up!
@petermorrell9865
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Your channel is a real gem when it comes to hairloss. Keep the videos coming dude.
@alexjarvis7302
4 жыл бұрын
Do you think that Finasteride is less effective for hairlines or is it just a case of what they are allowed to claim ? Interested to hear your thoughts.
@edizzide
3 жыл бұрын
I had been using it for 7 months and then stopped to take it since i was dealing with some depression problem that i linked to finasteride. It had none effect on my erection whatsoever, just a slight, like quite small, libido decreasing moments i felt was probably just normal as everyone experiences time to time. Therefore, i had testicle pain for 2 week or so but ceased after. In addition to that, important to say that i have read side effects beforehand, even though i thought a lot about it, didn't have any prominent sides. When i used it, the outcomes were so nice; hairs came back alive, weren't faded but shiny and regrowth some at front side. Thinking now, i was working so much in those days, and depression was probably because of that. I still have feeling of depressed sometimes, and i think it's because of my disposition. So all in all, it is not a poisonus stuff to try as others hugely exaggerationg, side effects were so mild on my behalf.
@godtegodte
Жыл бұрын
First of all, I love that in a lot of your videos you have some kind of The Witcher merchandise showing, haha. I'm a huge fan myself. Now to the point. This is how I see the cost benefit of Finasteride side effect. For some time I considered taking Fin, but then I thought to myself that my receding hairline wasn't that bad, and that the fin sides (as well as pfs which I've read on these UNSCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN forums) outweighed the benefits. Now that my receding hairline has also begun to become thin, I finally took the step to contact my doctor, and ask about a prescription, and this is why: If I don't take fin, I know I will become more and more bald, and thereby become depressed, have a lower libido etc. However, if I take fin I know I will have around 2-3% chance of suffering from the same. So what my point is, is that ofc I will suffer from depression if I become bald by the age of 26 and single. But I would only have a 2% chance by taking Fin to become depressed.
@mugiwara3125
Жыл бұрын
Update ?
@godtegodte
Жыл бұрын
@@mugiwara3125 Been on fin for 1.5 months now. No sides 💯
@darkcyberia666
Жыл бұрын
That's exactly my opinion. I'm already depressed about having a receding hairline, my lack of confidence already impedes me of having a love life. What do I have to lose?
@godtegodte
Жыл бұрын
@@darkcyberia666 I know the feel bro. Even though I know this sounds cliché, confidence IS key. However, I'm still taking up the good fight against the Norwood reaper. If Fin will just thicken up my hairline, I would be happy. If not, I'ma probably getting a HT at some point. I do not really aim for that norwood 0. I actually think a widows peak hairline look better on adult men.
@darkcyberia666
Жыл бұрын
@@godtegodte my hairline is still pretty solid rn. I'm probably at nw 1.5 but I'm already obsessing about tbe the future since my dad is pretty advanced in nw and I can see how this affects his confidence. Still I have a self-esteem issue and I can't afford being bald. I'm gonna talk to a dermatologist soon and start on fin 0.25 or 0.5. Did you experience shedding? This is something that scares me since I don't shed at all so I'm afraid of taking finasteride, then shedding and my hair getting pretty thin.
@travisfleck4324
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin, hope you're having a good day, do you think starting stemoxydine would be a better choice than starting minoxidil? Does it work as well?
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, and if you are already on finasteride then sure give stemoxydine a try. It is not as strong as minoxidil but your hair doesn't become addicted to it like minox and stemoxydine is a much better solvent. Go ahead and use it but make sure you are using an anti androgen too.
@trevthegamedev
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin. Do you feel the same way about dutasteride side effects? As in there's no evidence of persistent ones? Is it more dangerous than fin?
@Lalalol5
4 жыл бұрын
i am using minoxidil i had minor signs of hair loss at the temples and so far everything has went back to normal after 3 months of use, now the thing is i recently learned that minoxidil results are short lived maybe 2-3 or even 4 years for most people. Now if i noticed any changes in the minoxidil results can i combine it with finasteride and continue to sustain my hair?
@l3goo00s4
4 жыл бұрын
Yes do that but in my opinion best will be to start fin right now
@saviax
4 жыл бұрын
You are a great guy and your hair looks fantastic. I use finasteride for 3 months and results are practically insane. It looks like that my hair changed, because now I can grow them longer.
@l3goo00s4
4 жыл бұрын
How are u now bro? Hope you best
@pitbullsami8475
2 жыл бұрын
Update ?
@kpjlflsknflksnflknsa
4 жыл бұрын
Kevin, hope you don't mind but I've got (what I hope is) one last question re Minoxidil. I apply twice in 24 hours. I wake up at 6, train for an hour and then apply it after showering at around 7:30. At 12:00, I train again (I'm part of my university boxing team and we train twice daily), which is followed by another shower. I then do not apply Minoxidil again until I get home at around 19:00. On such days, does this mean that I'm not benefitting from Minoxidil between the shower following my second training session and the evening's application i.e. between around 14:00 and 19:30? Does the shower wash out the Minoxidil or will the scalp already have absorbed it?
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, don't worry about it and yeah your scalp should of absorbed the minoxidil in that amount of time. The shower will wash out the inactive ingredients in minoxidil like the alcohol and PG but the actual active ingredient minoxidil will be absorbed so don't worry about it.
@kpjlflsknflksnflknsa
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kevin!
@fizeekpoaster
4 жыл бұрын
Sick old school Legio Gloria shirt!
@Koba-rr6oz
10 ай бұрын
Started taking Finasteride this week ,your videos helped me make a decision
@tired_of_everything0
9 ай бұрын
rest in peace
@arko128
7 ай бұрын
What are your side effects at the moment?
@peterrfowler16
4 жыл бұрын
Your hair is looking superb Kevin
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude.
@thejjeffect8171
3 жыл бұрын
If using dutasteride and having prp treatments, would using testosterone cip or enthate only, would the treatments still have an effect as DHT A & B are 90% being blocked pluss the plasma is feeding the hair frolics direct ? Thank you
@theaudioman4446
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, thanks again for another great video, much appreciated! On a little bit of a tangent, I would be really grateful for your extensive knowledge if possible. I have recently left the lid off some Minoxidil a few times over night. Do you think this would deteriorate the pharmacological action of it to a significant extent so as to make it inactive? Thanks gain Mark UK :-)
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude and to answer your question, no don't worry about it. Minoxidil is very molecularly stable as it's designed to be on the scalp for a long time and withstand the elements like the sun.
@SonyCamry
4 жыл бұрын
thanks kevin you'[re the best.
@xColonel61
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kevin, you encouraged me to start taking finastride. Much respect brother.
@JulesLife
4 жыл бұрын
xColonel61 How is it going?
@faheemzx6889
4 жыл бұрын
Dont risk ur health
@thomasc2680
2 жыл бұрын
If you decide to stop, taper it off, don’t stop cold turkey. I did this and I now have PFS
@xColonel61
2 жыл бұрын
@@JulesLife i know it’s too late but I didn’t get notified till now. My apologies Health-wise: nothing really happened, but some depression due to things that im experiencing right now and I don’t think it has to do with the propecia Result wise: TBH probably reduced my hair fall, but I don’t think I reversed what I lost. I still have a full set of hair but it I’m experiencing the beginnings of type m hairloss. I’m gonna continue taking it and hopefully I can restore my hair thickness
@JulesLife
2 жыл бұрын
@@xColonel61 🤙🏻🤙🏻
@666philgdn
4 жыл бұрын
Hi i just noticed about a month a go that my hair thinned/receding on my frontal hairline and receded a bit on the temples. I am not really sure if it is MPB or tellogen effluvium since ive been stressed out a lot lately. I didnt noticed abnormal shedding . I got some Fin prescribed but was wondering if taking it "in case" is something that you can do/would advise?
@bert1832
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin I've watched all your videos and appreciate what you are doing. Your time you spend making these videos is invaluable to alot of people. My question is can you link me to where I can buy some stemoxydine for cheap? I'm not sure exactly where to go thanks.
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Happy to help. Check out Serioxyl stemoxydine on Amazon. As far as I know, that is the cheapest source.
@RavikantRai21490
Жыл бұрын
Kevin, sir, you are amazing. It's my 8th day on resumption of finasteride, zero side effects, and this is because of watching your videos. I was one of those people who complained of side effects AFTER ONE DOSE. Also, other than the 8 days of finasteride resumption, I had been on fin+min topical for 2 full months ALREADY. Again, zero fucking sides. FUCK fear mongers and no, don't just "accept it".
@tired_of_everything0
7 ай бұрын
Dude wrote a paragraph after taking finasteride for only 8 days. I hope you get pfs. you'll realise what it's like clown
@hmmmmokayidc
2 күн бұрын
Hey, are you experiencing any side effects now?
@RavikantRai21490
2 күн бұрын
@@hmmmmokayidcit's been more than a year and I've had zero side effects. None.
@hmmmmokayidc
2 күн бұрын
@@RavikantRai21490 oh nice
@Danieelll
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin. Still loving the vids. Could you possibly do a video specific on finesteride shedding, as I feel this is a very controversial topic among your viewers. I have seen from studies, though minimal, that it can speed up anagen to telogen phases. Thus, converting around 30% of hairs at any given time, rather than 10%, being the average, thus dramatic shedding. I would like a little more knowledge on it. I believe this to be the cause of my shedding. I will shed for a few weeks then it will look great a month later etc and just keeps repeating in a cycle. I’m now just approaching the month 5 mark. I will add that gradually I am seeing results. One side of my hairline has dropped down significant...just waiting further other side lol. So it’s definitely working, just going through ups and downs along the way by the look of it.
@s_for_short2400
2 жыл бұрын
hows your hair man?
@JulesLife
4 жыл бұрын
What is the dose you're on? How old are you and when did you start? I am 33 and always had a widows peak genetically but it's been getting worse since 29... slowly. Now the crown is thin but still there. I always keep my hair buzzed with a zero and always have pretty much but now that I think I CAN NOT grow it if I choose to.... I want to save it. I've started going to a place for laser therapy and it's been 5 months so far. I was thinking maybe adding PRP or something and now maybe finasteride after watching your videos.... but do you think I should wait until I see the full results from the laser or start now? The guy at the clinic said FULL RESULTS at 2 year mark.... but I should start to see something between 6-12. Any input would be great. Thanks.
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
I don't really have much faith in laser therapy. I did it myself way back in the day and it was extremely expensive and didn't do squat. Same thing with PRP, I think that is too new and experimental for me to hold much stock in. I'd save my money on that and just save up for an FUE, I wish I had done it sooner.
@jbarnes4521
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Quick question: Can creatine be taken with finasteride? If creatine is known to increase DHT and thus speed up MPB, can finasteride negate these effects? would they be safe to take together? Just wondering if you have personal experience with it, thanks!
@KishoreG2396
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, creatine can be taken with finasteride. It is not a drug, it is a supplement naturally found in food and that your body even produces in low doses.
@ThekingEC7
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin! Would you mind making a video about your shower hair routine? The shampoo/conditioner you use? Do you leave it in for any sort of time? I think that would be helpful :) I just started finasteride this week!
@naveedsultan9371
3 жыл бұрын
Hey can u tell me did it work or not.. Plzz buddy I'll appreciate it
@ThekingEC7
3 жыл бұрын
@@naveedsultan9371 works great mate. I've been on finasteride for 9 months now and my hair has stopped thinning . For the last 6 months ive also completely cut out shampoo & conditioner which I feel has worked great
@naveedsultan9371
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThekingEC7 ahh man i can't tell you how much i appreciate your kindness.. Just kindly tell me one thing did it cause initial shedding.. I mean i am taking it for 2 weeks now and facing intense hairfall even more than usual.. So just wana ask is it normal and does it happen in the begining .just wana know this thing.. I would love if u reply me again.. Stay safe bro
@ThekingEC7
3 жыл бұрын
Naveed Sultan I’ve heard that it’s normal for initial shedding but it didn’t happen with me
@naveedsultan9371
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThekingEC7 thnks bro.. Stay safe buddy
@sushantmehta4941
4 жыл бұрын
Great video as always! Quick question, how long after starting Fin did you reach your peak in terms of hair improvement? And has it stayed the same since then? Thanks!
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I noticed improvements after about 6 months and I think it hit peak density by about 2 years.
@andresvalle809
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, Kevin. I have a question. Does working out increase shedding, in your opinion? Does it affect hairloss in any way. This is without any supplements or steroids, just a regular 5 day a week, 1 hour and a half at a time program and a high protein diet. Like does that amount of stress on the body or natural increase of testostorone screw UP the hair, or does the increased circulation actually HELP the hair, if it even increases circulation to the scalp at all? I am currently on Dutasteride. Also, what are your thoughts on microneedling or treatments with products like the CapillusPro hat? Thanks in advance. God bless.
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, working out is fine. Any increase in androgens is too acute and too minor to cause any hair loss. Working out does not help hair loss either as there is already plenty of circulation to the scalp without it and if blood flow played a role then hypertension would cause hair loss, yet we see people with terrible cardiovascular health who have great hair. Definitely work out, but don't do so thinking its going to stop hair loss or anything, its benign in that regard. Microneedling is good because it creates small punctures in the scalp that can help with topicals like minoxidil. As for laser treatment, I'm pretty skeptical. I know some people claim it works but I'm not convinced. I tried it at a clinic in the early 2000's that was really expensive and it didn't do anything, even with the very powerful machine they had. I guess the active ingredient is supposed to be light but for me it didn't do a thing.
@andresvalle809
4 жыл бұрын
@@haircafekevin Wow, man. Thanks a bunch for taking the time. Cool, yeah. I'm gonna be hitting the gym for sure then! I was worried it would ruin my progress hair wise. I don't believe I need Minox yet, but I was thinking about starting microneedling twice a week and applying castor oil when I do it. You think that would be a waste of time and effort, without the Minox? I already use Regenepure Shampoo and I love that crap! 🤘🏻😎
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
@@andresvalle809 No problem and while microneedling alone couldn't hurt I don't think its very effective if its not used with a topical, it might have other benefits but I don't think there is enough evidence to suggests it would help with hair growth. Not trying to discourage you but that's just my opinion. an alpha-5 inhibitor like finasteride is good enough for most people and dutasteride is even stronger so I think you're in good shape for fighting hair loss.
@pacco2012
4 жыл бұрын
I haven't watched the whole video. But what about Paul's case of post-finasteride syndrome? Is it possible that the trigger wasn't finasteride, but something completely different?
@jamest681
4 жыл бұрын
Just started finasteride. On day 3. Thank you for the video and intelligent discussion. I was taking extra virgin pumpkin seed oil and and saw palmetto, so when I take finasteride I just imagine I am taking a much stronger, effective version of these two things. $20 for a 3 months supply is very reasonable.
@mikemugs7
4 жыл бұрын
I'm on day 2. Have you notice any negative effects?
@jamest681
4 жыл бұрын
@@mikemugs7 No side effects at all.
@TheMaure
4 жыл бұрын
@@jamest681 Any updates, please?
@tutu966
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamest681 updates bro?
@boiii23
6 ай бұрын
Updates?
@ELESTEECH
3 жыл бұрын
Been on it for 6 years now. I am 40 years old now and have no problems. People have to keep in mind that the human body needs maintenance. You have to exercise and eat healthy. If anything, lifting weights has made my pecker stronger than ever.
@sagarbadiger5554
Жыл бұрын
Hi , that's nice to hear... I'm from India and I'm 26. I've recently started fin 1mg alternate days. May i know, what was the dosage that you were on all these 6/8 years.? Were you told to increase the dosage because the dosage over the period of time?
@hmmmmokayidc
2 күн бұрын
@@sagarbadiger5554hey have you experienced any side effects
@mehulprajapati9080
4 жыл бұрын
@kevin can I break 1 mg fin in to two part and take 0.5 mg in day or I take 1 mg alternative day.?????
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Either way will work. Taking 0.5 EOD is a good way to start if you're worried about sides.
@xsmithyboy
4 жыл бұрын
What is your daily hair regime kevin ?
@jakob8947
4 жыл бұрын
More plates more dates released a video last month about post finasteride syndrome; would recommend watching it, Kevin.
@argh2945
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think I've seen that one too. Would definitely recommend it.
@jasonl3154
4 жыл бұрын
28 yo, 2 years on Finasteride, and my hair loss as STOPPED. Completely. Hair is thicker and fuller than ever. Went from constant shedding every day, loose hairs falling in my face all day, clogging the shower drain etc. Now drain is almost completely clear every night after shower and shampooing. I will say this, it took a long time. Well over a year to see results. The key is to stick with it and not give up.
@elshanks1578
4 жыл бұрын
Jason Lake Did you suffer from hair thinning? If so do you noticeably see and feel that your hair has grown fuller and thicker? I’m really suffering badly here. Thanks.
@jasonl3154
4 жыл бұрын
Killazua it would be especially bad if if skipped a day of showering and it was oily. I’d wake up and my hair would just look so thin and patchy. Lots of scalp showing and many many hairs falling to the touch. Shoulders were always covered in hair so I wouldn’t wear white. Now I can (gently) tug at my hair and NO strands come out. And I LOVE being able to shampoo and not see barely any hair in the drain when I’m done. This stuff saved my ass man I’m serious.
@jasonl3154
4 жыл бұрын
Shady Isaac zero bro. Just stick with it. It takes AWHILE before you see results.. it took me over a year for hair loss to stop. But man I would never go back. I still take it everyday. Highly recommend bro. Don’t let the 1.5% who experience negative effects scare you. There’s 98.5% of us who it works amazing for.
@mrincredible3241
4 жыл бұрын
Did you notice any body hair loss, I experienced andrpgenic alopecia, body hair growth in my shoulders and acne this quarantine in my back because I used to train and couldnt go to the gym, zi started finasteride 2 days ago and I wish it will help me to loose lr thin my body hair in the shoulders
@THOMAS2910able
3 жыл бұрын
I have seb derm but want to be cautious with my shedding , howlong after taking the drug did you stop shedding ??
@dominictorrettoo
6 ай бұрын
Bro I was so scared of fin, so happy I took it 4 months ago and never looked back. I am 24...but like everyone I wish that I had started earlier... :) Nevertheless, glad I took the chance!!! Thanks Kevin, you are literally my 5-AR Inhibitor :D
@kpjlflsknflksnflknsa
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin, last question re the Minoxidil shed: Should I be worried that the area to which I have applied the Rogaine foam is looking quite a bit worse than it did before I began application of the product? I know that you said the hairs regrow but it's difficult to fathom that as many hairs as have fallen out will regrow. I'm also worried because, despite you saying that the shed will stabilize in 3 months, the Rogaine pamphlet says to contact your doctor if still shedding after 2 weeks and to expect the shed to stop after 6 weeks. I'm 5 weeks in.
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
The pamphlet is just based on the original clinical trials during the 80's. It also said not to apply it in the front which we know isn't true. It seems hard to believe but it will stabilize eventually but make sure you are also using an anti androgen. Cosmetically look into toppik to provide some coverage temporarily, just make sure you wash it off before applying minox.
@kpjlflsknflksnflknsa
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Much obliged as always.
@ucchi9829
4 жыл бұрын
A certan level of confidence is fine however to conclusively say that the symptoms of finasteride don't happen would require conclusive evidence stating this is not the case. This probably never going to happen but yeah I'm just pointing that out. Anecdotally I've found no side effects from finasteride going on 5 months so far.
@antb3334
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed he’s an ignorant prick
@michaelmyersfan1001
4 жыл бұрын
He’s right though. There is no evidence to support that Finasteride gives you permanent side effects. That’s why they have clinical trials. There is always a pattern with medication. That’s how they can determine the percentage rate of how likely you are to get side effects, through tests and studying patterns. Medications don’t just randomly give you something new on its own. Remember no one claimed ‘post Finasteride syndrome’ until 20 years after it had been around! Medication aren’t some cursed thing like pennywise the clown from IT who only strikes ever 36 years. Clearly this ‘post Finasteride syndrome’ is related to the INDIVIDUAL. Clearly there is some underlying problem with that individual that has caused PFS, whether that be mentally or physically. Absolutely no evidence whatsoever to support that the drug Finasteride can independently cause long term side effects, absolutely none.
@PatTHEburgler1
4 жыл бұрын
i jumped the gun on cancelling my finasteride orders because i was experiencing some sexual side effects. I looked in all the wrong places for info on this topic because i didnt want to admit the problems ive been having are most likely the result of smoking to much weed. So im gonna keep taking my finasteride and stop smoking weed all the fucking time. thanks for making this video, it really helped me figure things out.
@DeansLists
3 жыл бұрын
Any updates on symptoms?
@johncatalano7101
2 ай бұрын
Update?
@yooitsjoe9898
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin I was thinking about going vegan as I heard it’s great for Anti Aging and skin health, any advice on the supplements I should be taking while on a vegan diet?
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
B12 and maybe vitamin D as well depending on how much sun exposure you get.
@timjones5631
4 жыл бұрын
Be careful vegan bro. A lot of people lose hair on vegan coz their protein is to low
@MikeMackie
4 жыл бұрын
Should I use minoxidil as well or should I just stick with Finasteride? Will it really make a huge difference to combine?
@dfygoh3215
4 жыл бұрын
let me tell you stay with Finasteride , minoxidil your results will be very very little if any at all, besides it's kind of messy
@tarekali5885
4 жыл бұрын
does geralt of rivia on finasteride he has great hair
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
He's the inventor of it. Old alchemical concoction from Kaer Mohren.
@SkylerOakley
4 жыл бұрын
i realized i was thinning, receding, and my hair was falling out a lot in the shower. I'm only 23 so I was pretty sad that this was happening so soon. I did some research on what to do, and along with other resources I found Kevin. Thanks to Kevin, I started taking Finasteride 2 months ago and my hair seems to be falling a little less. Absolutely zero symptoms after 2 months. Excited to see where I am in 6 months! Thanks Kev
@DANKAF
4 жыл бұрын
has the hair fall stopped or just slowed down a bit? and what dose do you take ??
@timjones5631
4 жыл бұрын
Are you happy with how it’s going skoaks?
@dwboutthat5709
3 жыл бұрын
Update?
@thomasc2680
2 жыл бұрын
If you decide to stop, taper it off, don’t stop cold turkey. I did this and I now have PFS
@boxingtalk4045
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin, I’m 23 I have a Norwood 2 nothing crazy I don’t have to wear a hat in public or anything but my hairline has receded some. I’ve been on rogaine foam for almost a month and thinking about finesteride too, but the hair transplant doctor I went to see said I’m too young for finesteride and I shouldn’t take it til I’m 30 because my testosterone will slow down as I get older is this good advice?
@paulespinoza6781
4 жыл бұрын
I’m 22 with a Norwood two. My hair in the front and crown is starting to thin a little. I researched and found that a lack of sleep and stress might be a big cause. Im kinda stuck rn. Would taking finesteride be a good choice rn?
@3500camarz
4 жыл бұрын
I just started taking finasteride a month ago. I'm hopeful that I get good results and luckily haven't lost a significant amount of hair. I recommend you try everything else before trying finasteride which is what I did. Try dermarolling, natural dht blockers such as saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, stinging nettle, pygeum, minoxidil, ru58841, hanging upside down or handstands, nizoral shampoo, and maybe that silly laser helmet. I tried everything minus the laser treatment. Nothing stopped my hairloss so I moved on finasteride. If you can stop or reverse the hairloss without taking finasteride then that is the better option to avoid sexual side effects, but if you're like me then it's either finasteride/dutasteride or going bald. Good luck with your decision and it's always better to act now instead of waiting because those hair follicles will continue to die off.
@kebas239
3 жыл бұрын
9:38 - This resonates with me strongly.
@Jxsse_
4 жыл бұрын
22 yo, been on finasteride for a month. My hair feels thicker, before I was getting to a point where my hair was feeling thin, and it didn’t look good at times and looked light and dull for what it usually looked like. Idk if it’s in my head, but I swear I have some baby hairs I can feel around my hair line or where it should start. As for side effects, I have not lost sex drive, if anything it may have increased but probably still the same, same for erections. I sometimes feel tingling in the testicles but that’s been it so far. My dosage is 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). My shedding may have also increased a bit but per my research that’s normal as the medication is working.
@Jxsse_
4 жыл бұрын
Hopefully I don’t jinx myself but i have been taking fin for almost almost 2 months to the day, and my shedding has significantly reduced over the last couple of days. I started taking fin everyday a week ago. My hair feels very good as well. Hopefully I get more regrowth but if I don’t and my shedding continues to stop it’s still a win. Don’t be afraid to start guys, thanks Kevin for helping me be more sure of starting.
@Jxsse_
4 жыл бұрын
Officially my 3 month mark. I have been taking fin daily for just over a month from the 3x a week I started on, and as for sides they are the same as in my previous posts in the thread (luckily none). Earlier in May I took a supplement for 2 days and it had a lot of caffeine. My shedding really ramped up temporarily but I didn’t take it again. Some days I find I have less shedding than others but today I feel my hair looks and feels the best it has since I’ve started with fin. The baby hairs I was talking about in my first post at my original hair line have definetley grown more and I can feel other hairs on my scalp coming in longer as well near the crown. Hopefully my shedding continues to reduce but it’s obvious the shedding I have had hasn’t all been bad shedding as my hair has definetley regrown what I was shedding and it came back stronger. Only month 3 today so I’m hoping to have more success and hopefully next month I can say shedding has decreased more. Again I started early (vertex 3, 22 yo), but I wish I started last year. Don’t be scared.
@amitesharya6604
4 жыл бұрын
@@Jxsse_ thanks for the update!
@imxortal
4 жыл бұрын
What's the dosage?
@jhuntley575
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck
@rashidimdad5077
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin can I only use fin without minoxidil solution or it will be more effective if I use both?
@vrglcom
3 жыл бұрын
Slightly more effective but I’d recommend only using fin 👍🏼
@austinknicely9498
4 жыл бұрын
I use minoxidil along with fin. I have noticed that I have gotten eye puffiness/wrinkles and facial wrinkles. Do you believe that this is one of the side effects of minoxidil? Or, could it be due to the fact that I have a hard time getting quality sleep?
@JustPlaqohh
3 жыл бұрын
In this case it could definitely be the Minoxidil. Sorry for the late answer
@billynitrus
3 жыл бұрын
Kevin Mann. The fucking man. Top 5 youtubers of all time, easily.
@Dunstlookalike
2 жыл бұрын
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but no matter what, doesn't finasteride lower preg. and other neurosteroids which are vital for cognition and mood? I've also seen studies identifying decreased neurogenesis. Continued useo of lowered neurosteroids isn't something you would necessarily 'feel', but it may worsen cognitive function over time, theoretically. I am at a higher risk for Alzheimer's due to the E4 gene so this scares me significantly. How are people not worried about this? Would love some incite on this. I'm not trying to fearmonger or attack people who believe fin. is safe, truly, I'm just scared.
@billylee9817
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, great vid thanks for the advice. What is your stance on living together with your girlfriend/wife? How do you tell them about being on Fin/Dut/RU? And that it might have effect on your (male) unborn baby? Really struggling with this after reading the studies, it's saved my hair but if I want a child I'd have to stop using this stuff. Curious for your input.
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, you don't have to stop using it if you're planning on having a baby with your partner, you just have to make sure she doesn't come in contact with the drug. Just taking the drug as a man isn't going to have any adverse effect on the unborn baby.
@enigma6357
3 жыл бұрын
Yo Kevin I need to buy good quality finasteride from somewhere. Where do you get yours?
@robertgillette3688
3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to put up here for anyone still watching to please listen to Kevin, the placebo is real and also finasteride is a mild hormone alter drug. You feel weird for a while when you start, my libido went up then way down then back to normal and no problems since, your body needs time to adjust, stick the course don’t fear it
@algo2957
Жыл бұрын
How are you doing on the drug now? How's your hair doing and how are the side effects?
@MrCholoPants3415
4 жыл бұрын
Bro your hair looks amazing. Wtf. My hair is still in tact for the most part and I'm jealous of yours even if it's a transplant. What are your thoughts on the "mature hairline" thing? I'm 22 and noticing some mild recessions on my temples, but there are still tiny hairs growing and no shedding; it's slightly crescent shaped. Is the mature hairline thing a myth?
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Mature hairline is just a euphemism for a receding hairline in my opinion. I would say it's a Norwood 2, slightly receded but not enough for most people to know. Thank you kindly for those compliments btw.
@Xaka-waka
6 күн бұрын
@@haircafekevinbro I am 20 years old and really scared due to pfs stuff going around and I am loosing hair what should I do 😭
@yaboichris3050
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kev just a question , would taking 1mg of finasteride 3 times a week be good , I heard that 1mg a day is too much and is one of the reasons people get the side effects
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that should be fine. Finasteride has a short half life but it keeps DHT levels low for 48 to 72 hours. Lots of people take it that way and it works.
@yaboichris3050
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks , just wondering do you take it daily and what mg?
@vrglcom
3 жыл бұрын
I take 1mg daily as I’m trying to maximise results in the shortest time possible lol.. but I’ll probably switch to 3 times a week in the future as the costs would work out cheaper
@DANKAF
4 жыл бұрын
i only want to stop hair loss, i still have head full of hair but the shed is too much what dose do you think i should start with ? and for how long until i notice the stop of shed in ur opinion?
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Just start with a small dose, 0.25 mg is finasteride a day (after you speak to your doctor). Shedding is temporary and will stabilize after a few months. Fin is a great stand alone treatment.
@tylereatsbeans
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Kevin. You gave me the balls to finally start using Finasteride. I've been on it for a month, 0.5g a day with no side effects. I will bump up to 1g a day at the 3 month mark if I still don't have any side effects.
@gorkemhasdemir8650
3 жыл бұрын
you still good mate? i'm about to start using it and need help
@tylereatsbeans
3 жыл бұрын
@@gorkemhasdemir8650 so far so good! Gaining back a little traction on my hairline and no side effects
@victhorsenna3397
2 жыл бұрын
hey man! please come back and tell us if you still good
@thomasc2680
2 жыл бұрын
If you decide to stop, taper it off, don’t stop cold turkey. I did this and I now have PFS
@saturnalia2567
2 жыл бұрын
@@thomasc2680 How does it manifest itself with you?
@larrycinnamon6162
4 жыл бұрын
Donald trump has been on finasteride for decades,see nothing to worry about 😂😂😂
@TheDrunkHamster
4 жыл бұрын
In all honesty, if I have hair like his in my 70s, I will be happy
@newuser5822
4 жыл бұрын
Thats a ftm.
@DENIEL381
4 жыл бұрын
FAT BOY TRUMP HAS THE WORST HAIR OF ANYONE REVOLTING.
@Hellenicheavymetal
4 жыл бұрын
@@DENIEL381 wouldnt be that bad if he just combed it right.
@AageKush
3 жыл бұрын
@@DENIEL381 Still better than being bald.
@TheNFSRocket
4 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, how did you realise that finasteride helped you? I mean you got a hair transplant which cured your baldness on the forehead but what did the finasteride actually do since your hairtransplant? Thanks in advance!
@JustPlaqohh
3 жыл бұрын
Helped maintain all his other hair that is still sensitive to DHT. He probably stopped shedding and got increased thickness, espcially on the crown.
@TheNFSRocket
3 жыл бұрын
@@JustPlaqohh ok thx!
@xgamergamer7282
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin, first of all great info as usual & this time i've a question about using 2% coal tar shampoo on long term on daily basis, I've heard like it makes skin sensitive to sun light and all that stuff due to my folliculitis on scalp excess sebum condition my doc suggested me that..whats your opinion ..! Lastly your hairstyle is classy bro make tutorial one day..im waiting ;) thanks!
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Coal tar is great and my doc recommended it too for my dermatitis. Sadly it can make the skin more sensitive to the sun too. Check out hair sunscreens though like sun bum. They work and they're not cosmetically bad, more like a mouse or leave in conditioner.
@xgamergamer7282
4 жыл бұрын
@@haircafekevin thank you for the information.
@viktorx5029
3 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend taking fin for someone who is 20?
@max8784
3 жыл бұрын
yeah lol the sides actually appear when you're old ( mid to late 30s ) again this is if you have bad health so the earlier the better
@vrglcom
3 жыл бұрын
@@max8784 Well I’m nearly 41 and not in the best shape and I’ve not had any sides so far lol
@CarSteve
4 жыл бұрын
How do you like witcher 3 on switch? I always see it there. 🙂
@terminator7541
4 жыл бұрын
Little
@gytisnorutis5396
4 жыл бұрын
hi Kevin probably wrong video to ask this on but, I heard you mention that minoxidil hair can only be kept by further use minoxidil, I started using minoxidil for 2 weeks and finasteride just now, do you think I should just stop using minoxidil for a while and let the fin work first. also will my regrowth be affected now that I used minoxidil even though I didn't get any results apart from some shading?
@gregbusch442
4 жыл бұрын
After watching some of your videos, I have finally found enough courage to get a prescription of Finasteride 1mg for my thinning hair. In your opinion, when I actually start taking it should I start with a smaller dose (0.5mg) or the full 1mg dose? I am wondering if some of the side effects might be caused initially by shocking the system when taking the full dose. Would you have any input on this?
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
If you are worried about sides just start with a lower dosage. Even 0.25 mg a day is effective and is what is prescribed in countries like South Korea. 0.5 mg works too, it suppresses only 8 percent of so less DHT than the standard dosage.
@stephenbonora2419
4 жыл бұрын
Just took my first dosage today. Thanks for the video's and confidence, Kev. Fingers crossed my flow comes back!
@dwboutthat5709
3 жыл бұрын
Update?
@exlura
3 жыл бұрын
@@dwboutthat5709 no gives updates on these comments lmao
@dwboutthat5709
3 жыл бұрын
@@exlura facts😂
@thomasc2680
2 жыл бұрын
If you decide to stop, taper it off, don’t stop cold turkey. I did this and I now have PFS
@Ghaffar_KH
11 ай бұрын
@@thomasc2680 Update? I'm going through the same, been off it for 2 months but still have symptoms.
@tonym5715
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so petrified of taking finastride because what I've read and videos I've seen. But I'm started to warm up to the idea of topical finastride. Would you recommend starting this way?
@tehnorthface4346
4 жыл бұрын
Tony M me too, but i cant find a good brand, that is like good to get in the EU. All those topical finasteride brands are from india and take like 1,5 moths to get there. Let me know if you know a good brand
@tehnorthface4346
4 жыл бұрын
Manny S. Did you do a bloodtest, not all hairloss is caused by overproduction of dht
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Polichem has one with a pretty high fin concentration but it works. You can also compound your own by crushing pills into a solvent. Really though, just start at low dose orally like 0.25 mg a day if you are worried about sides. Suppresses almost as much DHT with lower risk of sides.
@tehnorthface4346
4 жыл бұрын
Kevin Mann why is a lower dose, lower risks of sides? If it does supresses the (almost) same amount of dht?
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
@@tehnorthface4346 Its because side effects from fin are not caused by lower DHT otherwise everybody would get side effects. DHT is important for pubertal development but after that it is a trash hormone that mostly just gives us acne, enlarges our prostate and causes hair loss. That is why millions of men safely suppress their DHT with no issues whatsoever. The cause of finasteride's side effects are not fully understood but I imagine it probably has more to do with neuro steroids than sex hormones.
@guitarstudent714
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, Great video :) Is there a link between finasteride and Alzheimer's? For me that is the most worrying part.
@nvk30494
4 жыл бұрын
I am taking 1mg propecia 3 times a week on M/W/F from past 6 months. Hairfall stopped completely after 1.5 month of use. My question is - Am I suppose to take break from finastride after a certain period of time to avoid buildup of finastride in the system? Can I safely continue on the dose of 1mgX3 per week for lifetime without taking any break ?
@rajeshmishra3451
2 жыл бұрын
How is it going ?
@ziko191
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man , you are like a big brother
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that man, I actually am the little brother in my family. My older brother was an abusive asshole so I try to be what I wished he would be when I reach out to others.
@larrycinnamon6162
4 жыл бұрын
Kevin Mann I like that
@dayumboydayum8461
4 жыл бұрын
Ok man let’s get in it. Finasteride 3x a week. How long should I expect to see results. Been a couple weeks so far. I also feel like a shed like crazy in the first week. Is this normal ?
@dayumboydayum8461
4 жыл бұрын
Even to shed that early
@jackadvance
4 жыл бұрын
Dayum boy Dayum how is it now man?
@Josh-vh4lm
4 жыл бұрын
Hey man. In my country totally can't find finasteride 1mg( Propecia) We have only Proscar. So I have just one way - use it topically. Is it really effective? Started minoxidil 3 weeks ago and syroxil with Fina 2weeks ago. My hairline shedding as hell.
@nigelmagume4465
4 жыл бұрын
19 yo, still have a good amount of hair left but it has gone quite a bit on my hairline and crown. I feel like it’s starting to get more aggressive though as days go by. I want to try take fin but due to the covid19 situation do not feel comfortable going to see a doctor until it passes. Will ordering and trying minoxidil for the time being until I can go to a doctor be sufficient enough to at least maintain the hair I have until I seek further medical advice??
@l3goo00s4
4 жыл бұрын
Just go to doctor virus is not that terrifing
@mrincredible3241
4 жыл бұрын
I experienced the same this quarantine and went this week already taken fin, Im 20 and from 2000
@laroyrichardson
2 жыл бұрын
I like this guy. He can be articulate while throwing in curse words here and there. I just picked up my Finasteride prescription 👍👍👍
@haircafekevin
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly homie.
@laroyrichardson
2 жыл бұрын
@@haircafekevin Thanks to you I won't have to wear a hat so much anymore. Lol. You're making a difference. Happy Holidays.
@haircafekevin
2 жыл бұрын
@@laroyrichardson You too! Thanks.
@thomasc2680
2 жыл бұрын
If you decide to stop, taper it off, don’t stop cold turkey. I did this and I now have PFS
@ivanplis5554
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin, I took my first pill after doubting for five fucking years, as we all know MInoxidil wasn't doing the job anymore. I realized if I wouldn't take it today, I'd eventually take it out of desperation in a few years when my hair condition would be a total disgrace. Your videos had been really encouraging, let's see how it goes now. Cheers!
@haircafekevin
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic to hear man, you've got this.
@MorningstarJinn
2 жыл бұрын
How's it going?
@pitbullsami8475
2 жыл бұрын
Update ?
@ivanplis5554
2 жыл бұрын
@@pitbullsami8475 Hey, got nipple pain two days after and had to stop before gyno started it's on way. However, I knew well beforehand it was a likely scenario due to my previous bloodwork showing borderline High T and E2. No D sides. Good news is I'm still holding onpretty well, dut mesotherapy did wonders halting my hairloss with zero sides! And it's a shame I'm this lazy because when I dermaroll for a few weeks hair thickness skyrockets. Can't complain really when last year thought I'd be bald by now.
@hereweareagain.4463
Жыл бұрын
@@ivanplis5554 so you stopped taking finasteride immediately after noticing pain? Also, what is High T and E2? How much more likely are you to develop sides if those 2 things are high?
@Telo-cg8zq
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin.21, started 3 weeks ago held off the last few years as I was shitting it. First week everything all good bar small bit of ball ache, day 8/ 9 oh shit my life is over can't get hard, day 10 back with a bang harder then ever before stayed that way now for the last week sex drive is too high for my liking now hahaha. But yea on a serious note, the only side effect I think I have now is that I am happier,already noticing less hairfall after only 3 weeks on fin/minox. No longer feel helpless anymore, and no issues whatsoever with my soilder was all in my head for 2 days. Thanks again, given alot of us hope
@austinrevis2217
2 жыл бұрын
How are things know?
@mxkinist
10 ай бұрын
Update?
@tommygunTW1
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kev, i been on fin daily for 11 months. Think it MIGHT have slowed down my hair loss. But i believe its made my hair a lot thinner? Whats your thoughts?
@terminator7541
4 жыл бұрын
Same here
@larrycinnamon6162
4 жыл бұрын
He will only reply to positivity,he doesn’t like people not believing in his magic beans
@terminator7541
4 жыл бұрын
@@larrycinnamon6162 🤣😂😂😂
@osifomrygonen
3 жыл бұрын
regret didint start earlier!!! how much I could save
@prikittanger9374
3 жыл бұрын
Whe did you started mate? For how long ? Thank you!!
@3500camarz
4 жыл бұрын
I just watched an old video of yours when you were 34 in 2014 and you look the same in 2019
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, finasteride makes you immortal!
@3500camarz
4 жыл бұрын
@@haircafekevin Haha you've convince me to stay on finasteride! I'm on day 26!
@willmelendrez463
4 жыл бұрын
@@haircafekevin 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Silverrrrr51
4 жыл бұрын
@@haircafekevin At least dutasteride has massively improved my skin in like 2 months. My skin is now better than it has ever been in my adult life. It's much smoother and less oily
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
@@Silverrrrr51 I believe it, DHT has a well established link to acne. My acne improved slightly on finasteride as well.
@shahilsharma6047
4 жыл бұрын
I'm using generic rogaine and fin, do you think using the rogain once a day is fine? I started fin first and am about 2 1/2 months in and am seeing good results.
@talonmain12345
4 жыл бұрын
Mate how is it going?
@travisfleck4324
4 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on using oral castor oil to help with hairloss, Kevin?
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, I don't know much about that. Even if it did work I don't think I would want to rely on it as its a pretty powerful diuretic and tastes absolutely disgusting.
@ballislife9924
4 жыл бұрын
Yo I have taken it today for the first time. This video here was the first step of me overcoming the fear mongering stories and after I watched the hair loss show I was fully convinced to give fina a shot. I'm still a extremely thick nw2/2,5 so if I keep it I'm happy. I can still do almost everything with my hair. A bit like Harry styles. So thank you for this video!
@AnemicItalian
4 жыл бұрын
Ballislife99 how has it been?
@ballislife9924
4 жыл бұрын
@@AnemicItalian I'm nearly 4 months in. No side effects besides maybe very slightly reduced libido and I'm not even sure about that. Other than that it's good. Maintained and my hair got thicker and I even gained a 1/4-1/2 of a Norwood because the miniaturized hairs got thicker as well and still do. In addition I started minoxidil later on and I think this gives me a bit of regrowth as well. I'm excited for how it will look after month 6,9 and 12.
@AnemicItalian
4 жыл бұрын
Ballislife99 I think I’m gonna go for it through that keeps program and do like 0.5 every other day I’m sooo worried from all these horror stories. I appreciate you getting back.
@fvecc
3 жыл бұрын
@@AnemicItalian Did you ever try it?
@AnemicItalian
3 жыл бұрын
@@fvecc been on fin for 4 months now best decision of my life. Worked my way from .25 to 1mg and my shedding has halted regrowth is starting now
@fredbeer6950
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 21 and started noticing some recession. So glad I saw a physician and started finasteride early to slow down the recession from the get-go.
@vrglcom
3 жыл бұрын
Well done for catching it early 👍🏼
@sc-zo1dm
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 21 as well just started finasteride a week ago
@vrglcom
3 жыл бұрын
@@sc-zo1dm How you getting on? I’ve been on it just over a month now with no problems. The first week, I think got some very mild headaches but that was just my body adjusting to the drug I think.
@DTOLL9000
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 21 too but I found it at 18, took me 3 years to get on fin, I wasn't sure about getting on it in my teens. I'm still a nw2 with slight thinning on the left side of my head though but fin should hopefully maintain.
@fredbeer6950
3 жыл бұрын
@Zoro Vinsmoke Well it’s been a while since I’ve been on it. I’m so glad I started finasteride. Haven’t had any side effects.
@thomascan8442
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, first of all thanks for your great information. Second, i have a question about taking finasteride again. The first time i started with finasteride I was 21 taking it for one year, although i had really good hair. After that i stopped taking it for some reason. Now I am almost 27 and notice the thinning of my Hair. Do you think it has still a good effect on my hair like the first time? I would be glad If you could answer. Many thanks Greetings from Germany
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Guten tag! Yes, you can absolutely start it again. I have stopped it before periodically for stupid reasons and everything I have lost from stopping it I have regained from getting back on it. So long as your hair isn't completely gone you can easily get some strong regrowth.
@thomascan8442
4 жыл бұрын
@@haircafekevinThanks Bro, do you think it makes sense to do a blood test first to see if the DHT is on a normal level, or is the level of the DHT irrelevant because of the sensitivity? I Hope you understand what i mean :D. Second question, do you really think that it is possible to get the lost hair back or only to keep the hair stability, because it blocks mainly the enzyme and doesn't stimulate the Hair follicle. To be honest, i don't want to take minoxidil yet because many people say it makes your Hair get addicted. Is Finasteride and Regenpure enough?
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
@@thomascan8442 Yeah a blood test for DHT is not necessary because hair loss sufferers do not have different levels of DHT, it all comes down to hair follicle sensitivity. About 33 percent of people regrow some hair with finasteride. You can't regrow an area that is slick bald like the temples if you're a Norwood 3 for instance but if you have some weak vellus hairs that are there still it is possible that starting finasteride can help them go terminal. Regenepure won't do much if anything at all in my opinion as the active ingredient ketoconazole doesn't stay on the scalp long enough to be effective (nizoral cream is a better choice if you want to use ketoconazole) but finasteride is enough for most people.
@quase3
4 жыл бұрын
i did have a bad experience with finasteride, i took it for 2 weeks and in the last 4-5 days i was taking it i had a consntant numb pain in the entire genital area, low libido and weak erections, the lower libido could be partly psychological but the pain sure wasnt, im glad to report that i stopped taking it and after like a week everything was back to normal, im sure a lot of the reports you see online are exaggerated or plain fake but im also sure that a lot of those are legit from people who actually got those problems from finasteride, my advice is dont take it on your own be sure to consult your doctor and have him following and testing your hormonal levels etc.. most people can take it without any problems but for some reason some people (like me) cant tolerate, so if you re thinking about it just go to your doctor
@haircafekevin
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, fin isn't for everybody sadly and I agree, definitely talk to your doctor.
@_jonbee
4 жыл бұрын
I had side effects for about two weeks then they subsided .on the 3rd week! sometimes it’s just your body transitioning to this new drug. I Just hit month 10 no sides
@thomasc2680
2 жыл бұрын
If you decide to stop, taper it off, don’t stop cold turkey. I did this and I now have PFS
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