I took finasteride for hair loss for two weeks. I noticed loss of erection strength and then some face bloating which my doctor thought was a localized release of histamine and not really sure if it was related to the drug. I stopped taking it after 14 days, the localized histamine reaction has finally subsided but my face seems noticeably thinner and loss of definition. I have loss some fat mass between cureent and before pictures but not alot 3-5lbs maybe.
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February 11, 2019
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Antiandrogens are compounds that block or inhibit the ability of androgens to do their job in the body. Finasteride is most certainly an anti-androgen. It lowers levels in the blood and scalp of an androgen known as dihydrotestosterone or DHT. There are many classes of anti-androgens- inc...
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We know that when people take DHEA, they lose hair so I am not surprised at your report. Getting it under control in a 'gray' area that I don't understand.