How to avoid side effects from finasteride.

Summary

In this video, the speaker addresses concerns about finasteride, a medication used to treat hair loss. He responds to a viewer who experienced side effects after reading negative stories, suggesting that these may be influenced by a nocebo effect. The speaker discusses ways to mitigate side effects, including lowering the dosage, using topical finasteride, and consulting a doctor about aromatase inhibitors. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on positive experiences and maintaining a healthy perspective. The video also touches on the role of finasteride in preserving testosterone levels and addresses common misconceptions about its side effects.

Takeaways

• 📝 The video is a follow-up to a previous one addressing a question about finasteride.
• 🤔 The question concerned whether reading horror stories about finasteride caused a nocebo effect.
• 💊 Finasteride side effects are real, but their occurrence and severity can vary.
• 📉 To mitigate side effects, one approach is to lower the dose of finasteride.
• 🕒 Lowering the frequency of finasteride intake can also help reduce side effects.
• 🌿 Natural remedies like saw palmetto can cause side effects similar to finasteride.
• 🩺 Always consult a doctor before starting or adjusting finasteride treatment.
• 🧪 Finasteride has diminishing returns; higher doses don’t significantly increase effectiveness.
• 🔬 In some cases, side effects are unavoidable, and alternative treatments should be considered.
• 💡 Focusing on positive experiences and not horror stories can help mitigate the nocebo effect.

Q & A

What prompted the creation of this video?

The video was created in response to a question from a viewer about experiencing a nocebo effect from reading horror stories about finasteride.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

The main topic is the side effects of finasteride, how to mitigate them, and the potential psychological impact of reading negative stories about the drug.

What is finasteride and what is it used for?

Finasteride is a pharmaceutical drug used to treat male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate by inhibiting the alpha 5-reductase enzyme.

What is a nocebo effect and how is it relevant to finasteride?

A nocebo effect occurs when a person experiences negative side effects due to the belief that the drug will cause harm. This is relevant as some people may develop side effects from finasteride after reading negative stories.

What are some strategies to mitigate the side effects of finasteride?

Strategies include lowering the dosage, reducing the frequency of intake, considering topical applications, and potentially using an aromatase inhibitor under medical supervision.

What are the potential side effects of finasteride?

Potential side effects include sexual dysfunction, such as erectile dysfunction and reduced libido, although these are considered rare.

Why is it important to consult a doctor before starting finasteride?

It is crucial to consult a doctor to ensure it is safe and appropriate for the individual's health condition, and to get professional advice on managing any side effects.

What are some alternative treatments for male pattern baldness mentioned in the video?

Alternatives include topical anti-androgens like alpha tradiol, growth stimulants like minoxidil, and experimental treatments such as RU58841.

How does finasteride work to prevent hair loss?

Finasteride works by inhibiting the alpha 5-reductase enzyme, which reduces the conversion of testosterone to DHT, a hormone that contributes to hair loss.

What is the recommended approach if someone is concerned about finasteride's side effects?

The recommended approach includes starting with a low dose, monitoring the response, and possibly adjusting the dose or frequency under a doctor's guidance.

Outlines

00:00

💊 Introduction and Question Addressed

The speaker introduces the video, created on a Sunday in Colorado, as a follow-up to a previous one. They address a comment from a viewer who experienced no side effects from finasteride initially but developed a nocebo effect after reading negative stories. The speaker discusses the legitimacy of finasteride side effects, acknowledging that while there are no solid in vivo studies to prove the long-term side effects, they are real for some individuals. They also mention that all pharmaceuticals have side effects, including natural treatments like saw palmetto.

05:02

🔍 Mitigating Finasteride Side Effects

The speaker offers advice on mitigating finasteride side effects, emphasizing consulting a doctor before starting or adjusting treatment. They explain that lowering the dose can reduce side effects due to the drug's diminishing returns. They note that taking smaller doses or reducing frequency can be effective, highlighting that even very low doses can still be effective for treating hair loss.

10:03

💡 Practical Tips and Alternatives

Further practical advice is provided, including using a pill cutter to reduce dosage. The speaker shares personal experiences of using different dosages effectively and encourages trying lower doses to see how one responds. They also emphasize the importance of not focusing on negative stories and giving treatments at least three to six months to show results. Additionally, they mention the potential benefits of aromatase inhibitors for those experiencing side effects due to increased estrogen levels from finasteride.

15:04

🧪 Topical Finasteride and Positive Mindset

The speaker suggests considering topical finasteride as it may have a lower risk of side effects. They discuss their method of compounding a diluted solution and the availability of such solutions online. They also stress the importance of focusing on positive outcomes and anecdotal experiences rather than negative ones to avoid the nocebo effect. The speaker shares their positive personal experience with finasteride, highlighting the importance of maintaining a positive mindset.

⚠️ Addressing Nocebo Effect and Concluding Thoughts

The final part addresses the nocebo effect and how it can cause individuals to misattribute normal variations in libido or erectile function to finasteride. The speaker explains that focusing on positive experiences can help mitigate this effect. They argue that DHT, suppressed by finasteride, has minimal roles in adults and emphasize the importance of starting treatment early to prevent hair loss. They conclude by encouraging viewers to focus on the positive aspects of treatment and hint at future content about derma rolling.

Keywords

💡Finasteride

Finasteride is a medication commonly used to treat male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate. It works by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to hair loss. In the video, the speaker discusses the potential side effects of finasteride and methods to mitigate them.

💡Nocebo effect

The nocebo effect occurs when negative expectations of the patient regarding a treatment cause adverse effects. In the video, the speaker mentions a viewer who believes they experienced negative side effects from finasteride after reading horror stories, suggesting the symptoms could be psychologically induced rather than a direct result of the medication.

💡Side effects

Side effects are unintended and typically adverse effects of a medication or treatment. The speaker emphasizes that while finasteride is effective, it can cause side effects such as sexual dysfunction, and discusses ways to mitigate these effects, like lowering the dosage or considering alternative treatments.

💡5-alpha reductase inhibitor

A 5-alpha reductase inhibitor is a type of drug that blocks the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into DHT. Finasteride falls into this category, and its inhibition of DHT production helps in treating hair loss and prostate enlargement. The video explains how finasteride’s mechanism of action involves inhibiting this enzyme.

💡DHT (dihydrotestosterone)

DHT is a hormone derived from testosterone that contributes to hair loss and prostate enlargement. Finasteride reduces the levels of DHT by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase. The speaker discusses how lowering DHT levels can lead to both positive effects on hair growth and potential side effects.

💡Placebo effect

The placebo effect occurs when a patient experiences a perceived improvement in their condition due to the belief that they are receiving treatment, even if the treatment is inactive. In the context of the video, the speaker contrasts the nocebo effect with the placebo effect, explaining how beliefs and expectations can influence the perceived efficacy of finasteride.

💡Topical treatments

Topical treatments are medications applied directly to the skin rather than taken orally. The speaker suggests topical finasteride as an alternative for those experiencing side effects from oral finasteride, hypothesizing that it might reduce the risk of systemic side effects while still being effective.

💡Aromatase inhibitor

An aromatase inhibitor is a drug that prevents the conversion of testosterone into estrogen, potentially used to mitigate side effects from finasteride. The speaker advises discussing this option with a doctor, as it can impact cholesterol levels and increase the risk of hypertension.

💡Dose adjustment

Dose adjustment involves changing the amount of medication taken to achieve the desired effect while minimizing side effects. The speaker advises reducing the dose of finasteride or altering the frequency of intake to mitigate side effects, explaining that even lower doses can be effective.

💡Hair growth phases

Hair growth phases refer to the cycles of hair growth, including the anagen (growth) phase, catagen (transitional) phase, and telogen (resting) phase. The speaker explains that treatments like finasteride can accelerate the anagen phase, leading to initial shedding but eventually resulting in stronger hair growth.

Highlights

The speaker addresses a question about finasteride and its side effects, focusing on the nocebo effect.

Finasteride side effects are discussed in detail, with a particular emphasis on how users can mitigate these effects.

The speaker acknowledges the validity of side effects while noting that persistent long-term side effects are not well-supported by solid in vivo studies.

It's important to recognize that all pharmaceuticals have side effects, and even natural treatments like saw palmetto can cause them.

Lowering the dose of finasteride is a recommended approach to reducing side effects, as it works by inhibiting the alpha 5 reductase enzyme.

The speaker advises discussing any treatment changes with a doctor, emphasizing the importance of professional medical advice.

Finasteride's effectiveness has diminishing returns, meaning higher doses don't significantly improve results and can increase side effects.

In some countries, a lower standard dose of finasteride is prescribed for male pattern baldness, which can help minimize side effects.

Using a pill cutter can help users manage their finasteride doses more precisely, potentially reducing side effects.

An aromatase inhibitor might help those experiencing side effects from increased estrogen due to finasteride, but this should be done under medical supervision.

Topical finasteride is mentioned as an alternative with potentially fewer side effects, though it still poses some systemic risks.

The speaker encourages focusing on positive experiences with finasteride to counteract the nocebo effect.

Emphasizing the benefits of preserving testosterone rather than DHT can help users maintain a positive perspective on finasteride.

Common causes of erectile dysfunction, such as depression, obesity, and diabetes, are highlighted to put finasteride's side effects into context.

The speaker underscores the importance of starting hair loss treatment early to avoid more invasive and expensive options like hair transplants.

Transcripts

hey folks how you guys doing I hope

everybody's having a decent weekend and

his Sunday here in Colorado and I wanted

to go ahead and create this video to

talk about a question I got in my

comment section on my last video and

this video is gonna be a follow-up to

that video but what the gentleman

basically asked me was that he actually

was taking finasteride for a good while

and he had no issues with the drug but

then he read one of the horror stories

from propecia helped or some propecia

support group or something and because

of that he convinced himself that the

side effects were real and he feels that

he gave himself a naseeb Oh effect and

he asked me whether or not he thinks

this is crazy and what he can do about

that and I want to ask answer the

question but I also want to go ahead and

go further into that and talk about

finasteride side effects in general and

what people can do to mitigate some of

the side effects and the reason why is

because even though like I was I stand

by everything I said in the last video I

do think that the persistent long-term

side effects of finasteride are [ __ ]

there's no solid in vivo studies that

prove any of the claims that any of

these people make I didn't want to come

across as dismissive of people who

really are suffering from finasteride

side effects because finasteride is a

pharmaceutical and all pharmaceuticals

without exception have side effects in

fact anything that works has side

effects and this goes even for like

natural treatments like we know that saw

palmetto acts as kind of like a weak

alpha v reductase inhibitor so it's kind

of like a weak finasteride even that can

cause side effects so people who turn to

natural remedies as a means of avoiding

side effects are not doing themselves

any favors so anyways even though I have

not experienced any side effects with

finasteride I've been in the hair loss

community and I've spoken with enough

people to know that side effects are

legit and there are some things you can

do to mitigate side effects but I also

want to disclose that for some

individuals even though the side effects

of an astroid are very rare there is

nothing you can do about it I mean like

the side effects will be there even if

you do like everything to mitigate the

side effects even if you're taking other

drugs to like help counter the side

effects in some cases you're gonna get

side effects in which case finasteride

is not for you if you're not willing to

deal with those side effects so you may

want to consider some topical

anti-intrusion in that case you can look

at like some experimental zhh for your

research subject like are you five a day

for 1 C B 0 3 0 1 or if you want

something that's less experimental you

can try alpha trade aisle we

is a topical estrogen which is a bit

obscure but it does work I'd compare it

to kind of like a week are you and it is

a good treatment as either a standalone

or as a adjunct treatment for existing

treatments like like stem oxygen or

minoxidil growth stimulants like that so

it is a fairly strong anti-androgen it

may not be good enough for everybody

it's not gonna be as good as finasteride

your pasture up but it does work so

anyways veering off subject a little bit

here so let's get back on point so what

are some of the things that people can

do to mitigate the side effects of

finasteride so if you talk to any doctor

about this and I do recommend talking to

your doctor because keep in mind I'm not

a medical professional I'm just an

individual with a lot of experience

fighting hair loss and I do recommend

before anyone begins treatment that they

certainly talk to their doctor and get

their thumbs up and approval from that

so the first thing any doctor will tell

you if you're experiencing side effects

for the finasteride is that they'll tell

you to lower the dose so finasteride is

not a direct DHT inhibitor what it is is

that it's an inhibitor of the alpha 5

reductase enzyme and a lot of people

already know that and the alpha 5

reductase enzyme what that does is that

that can stop the conversion of

testosterone into DHT and there's only

so much testosterone it can stop

converting into DHT it suppresses about

like 68% for the standard dosage right

there but what a lot of people don't

know about finasteride is that it has

diminishing returns so even though the

standard one milligram point our 1.25

milligram dose that we get which can

either be come from taking a propecia

tablet which is the finasteride that's

made for male pattern baldness or by

quartering a pro star tablet which is a

5 milligram tablet which can be

quartered into 1.25 milligram doses and

proscar is the one that's made for

enlarged prostate because those are the

two official uses for finasteride what a

lot of people don't know is that

finasteride has very strong diminishing

returns and as a result of that taking

like you know five milligrams is it much

stronger than taking like one or 1.25

milligrams and furthermore taking half a

milligram or 1.24 or even a quarter of a

milligram isn't that much weaker than

taking a full milligram and in fact in a

lot of countries I believe in South

Korea the standard prescribed dose for

finasteride for the treatment of male

pattern baldness

is in fact just a quarter of a milligram

per day and as a result of that a lot of

people are getting side effects from

finasteride and they can avoid it if

they just were to lower their dose a

little bit so that's the first thing I'd

recommend is think about lowering your

dose so finasteride will outright kill

the alpha v reductase enzyme and it will

lower DHT as soon as you start using it

but even if you stop using it it's going

to take a couple days for your DHT

levels to get back to normal so people

can not only drop their dosage they can

also drop their frequency they can use

it once every other day and I know some

people who drop it so full so use it so

infrequently that is just like twice per

week and I won't know I don't know if I

necessarily recommend that I mean if

you're having some real issues with

finasteride side effects maybe give that

a try that's certainly better than

nothing but the issue is is that people

are using more finasteride than they

typically need to I mean I personally

use 1.25 milligrams of finasteride per

day but I do that because I know it's

easy for me to keep track of but I have

used half a milligram a day I've used

half a milligram every other day and

that worked just as well as far as I

know I mean looking at the studies it's

shown that one milligram of finasteride

suppresses only about like maybe eight

or ten percent more DHT than a half

milligram of finasteride so that really

isn't too substantial that should be

enough suppression for most people that

is unless of course you're really really

sensitive to male pattern baldness like

if you started losing your hair when you

were in your teens so and in most cases

I think just lowering your doses is a

dose of an asteroid is good enough and

if you're interesting and lowering your

dose I recommend getting one of these

this is a pill cutter and you can find

these at any pharmacy just talk to your

pharmacist and he'll give you one of

these or you can just find it like you

know at Target CVS Pharmacy just a Tesco

wherever you live you can get one of

these very easily you don't need two

prescription or anything so I use this

for Proskauer Proskauer as a five

milligram tablet so you can actually

take a propecia tablet or a generic

propecia which I recommend cos it is the

exact same drug you can just quarter

that and get a quarter milligram or you

can have it to get half a milligram and

if you're worried about starting

finasteride because the side effects

that's a good way to kind of wean you're

safe self into it you can just start

with a very low dose and you know see if

how you respond to it just take it like

an aspirin and forget about it don't

focus on any of the horror stories

because like I said there's that risk of

an

SIBO effect or if you think something

bad will happen your brain will convince

yourself that it is going to happen kind

of like the opposite of a placebo or you

can convince yourself that it something

you're taking actually does have a good

effect because you really believe it so

ignore all that just take it like an

aspirin forget about it wait a little

while see how you respond to it and your

daily life and don't focus too much on

the side effects and after a little

while if you feel comfortable you can

even increase your dose a little bit or

if you just stay at that dose if you

feel it's working well enough but keep

in mind anything you try you want to

probably give it at least three months

three to six month to decide if it's

working because hair growth is a process

that doesn't happen like in a few weeks

I mean it takes it can take several

months for a hair follicle to go back

into the antigen phase which is the

growth phase and you know when you start

a treatment you actually accelerate the

antigen phase and as a result of that a

lot of the old hairs will fall out and

new hairs will go in and that's why

people you know they get an initial

shedding a lot of times when they start

a new hair loss treatment that's nothing

to be alarmed of stay on your treatment

even if that happens because it will

stabilize and at the end you'll have

more hair because as the old hairs are

falling out new hairs stronger hairs

will grow in so it's important not to

freak out about the shed so anyways

that's one method and another method I

want to talk about and this one's a

little bit more controversial however

this isn't just me pulling [ __ ] on my

ass this is something doctors will will

mention as a as a treatment for some

people who get side effects from

finasteride one thing you could do is

that first of all it's vital you talk to

your doctor about this because the

treatment I'm recommending could

potentially have effects on cholesterol

levels and that could increase your risk

of hypertension and hypertension itself

can cause side effects including sexual

side effects so it's very very important

you talk to your doctor about this but

talk to them about going on a very very

low dose of aromatase inhibitor some

examples include like a remedy X and I'm

not gonna say the dose specifically

because I don't want to risk people like

self-medicating all I'm gonna say is

talk to your doctor about going on a

very low dose I've an aromatase

inhibitor and for those who don't know

what an aromatase inhibitor is an

aromatase inhibitor prevents the

conversion of testosterone into estrogen

and the reason why that's important is

because finasteride actually raises

testosterone a little bit it actually I

raises it by about nine

Center so and as a result of that some

people who get side effects it's

speculated it's hypothesized not known

entirely for sure that the reason why

some people get side effects is that

some of that testosterone will aromatize

and turn it to estrogen and of course

estrogen works as a indirect

anti-androgen and it's much less it's

it's and of course testosterone is very

very important if you're lowering

testosterone you're gonna have side

effects like water retention you're

gonna have a reptile dysfunction low

libido and everything like that so if

your estrogen levels are high and you

can figure out by getting blood work

then make sure you talk to your doctor

about this and ask about an aromatase

inhibitor and possibly he can put you on

a very small dose of an aromatase

inhibitor I mean it could be if it's

dosed properly you can avoid a lot of

the cholesterol related side-effects and

you can further mitigate the damage by

eating a very clean healthy diet like

you know avoiding a excess amount of

dietary cholesterol in saturated fat but

that is something you can do if you

think the reason why you're getting side

effects from finasteride is a result of

the estrogen which is very much possible

since any increase in testosterone even

a small increase for some people can

cause some aromatization so that's one

thing you do and another thing I'm going

to bring up as far as avoiding a side

effects with finasteride is that you can

actually consider topical finasteride

now I have a video about like how to

compound your own solution I used a very

very small a very diluted solution I

don't want to call it like homeopathic

but I only used a 1.25 milligram tablet

and I put it in about 6 milliliter

solution and the reason why I use 6

milliliter in the solution which was to

mock sitting you can use other solvents

you can use alpha trade aisle you can

use the K and B solution you can even

make your own propylene glycol alcohol

solution but there's a lot of viable

solutions but the thing about topical

finasteride is that some of it still

goes systemic but it's at least

hypothesized and I think there's

actually at least one studies showing

that the chances of side-effects are

reduced if you use topical finasteride

and there's also a lot of chemical

research websites online I think like

poly chem solutions does sell a topical

finasteride that is officially for

chemical research purposes because it's

not actually been been approved for

human consumption

I mean I I've used that before and it

does work it's legitimate but one thing

that does concern me about it is that

the concentration of finasteride is

pretty remarkably high so I feel I feel

that if somebody is worried about

finasteride side-effects they may not

want to go for a really really high

dosage of even topical finasteride

because we get side effects from oral

finasteride and then something goes

systemic then you know that might be a

problem but I think just logic would

dictate that a topical solution probably

has a lower risk of side effects than a

than an oral solution right there so

that's what I wanted to talk about as

far as like reducing your risk of side

effects with finasteride now as far as

like the nocebo effect goes as far as

like you know worrying about like you

know whether or not it's causing you

like side effects because you heard a

bad story and now you're convincing

yourself that it's bad what you want to

do is that you just want to focus on

like the direct opposite of that because

you wanna you want to focus on the more

positive stories that people have had it

with it like me personally I was really

worried about the side effects of

finasteride for a while - I had been on

it for years and you know around in like

2011-2012 I came across those stories

and you know I was really really

terrified when I read them and then all

of a sudden like you know one morning

maybe I wake up and my wouldn't have

morning would not thank oh my god it's

the [ __ ] finasteride or you know like

a really hot chick walks by and you know

I don't get turned on right away and I

think oh my god it's the finasteride but

then I just took a couple step back

steps backs and I realize that you know

those kind of things would happen to me

even before I took finasteride - I mean

those things are totally normal I mean

it's just a it's just normal for men to

like you know sometimes have slight

drops in their libido or you know like

slight increases in their libido and you

know like what I do is that I've

actually focused on like you know the

positive anecdotal love experiences that

people have had with it like people

would say that like oh since taking

finasteride you know it's actually like

I increased my libido a little bit

because of the raise of testosterone and

you know that may be true maybe those

people really did experience that but

it's important to focus on things like

that because if you're focusing on the

positive you're less likely to focus on

the negative and it kind of makes sense

like the way I think about it when I'm

taking finasteride is that I think about

you know testosterone is the good main

male

hormone you know that's the hormone

that's most responsible I mean the

testosterone is the mate is the male

hormone that's most responsible for

building strength and muscle it has

significantly more role in skeletal

muscle activity and sexual health than

DHT and I think that by bike when I take

finasteride what I'm doing is that I

just remind myself that I'm preserving

that good testosterone by preventing

some of it from getting converted into

DHT and I remind myself that DHT is just

the trash hormone that doesn't really

have any discernible role in adults

outside of like doing negative things

like in giving us acne causing us hair

loss or enlarging the prostate like DHT

it has some role in sexual maturation so

it's important in adolescence and that's

why I think it's especially important

for teenagers to talk to their doctors

before taking finasteride but as far as

adults go I mean that's really obscure

if DHT plays any role at all I mean

there's like millions and millions of

men who safely suppress their DHT levels

like every year and they have no issues

like you know you hear people saying oh

everybody gets at side effects from

suppressing their THD it's an essential

hormone but that's complete [ __ ]

because I'll tell you

testosterone is an essential hormone for

maintaining male virility and just and

just sexual health and just keeping us

as men like it men's suppressed

testosterone if they take something like

spironolactone for instance then a

hundred percent of men are going to

experience side effects because

testosterone is the main male hormone

yet if DHT is so vital then how come so

many millions of men suppress it and

don't have any issues whatsoever so the

cause of DHT side effects I don't think

it's as simple as just lower D HT equals

side effects I think it may have

something to do with like neuro steroids

I mean there's some mechanistic

information that points to like you know

DHT are you know suppressing taking

finasteride could have a role in like

the chemistry of the brain and yada yada

yada but you know the thing about

mechanism like I talked about it's very

very complex I mean if we look at the

mechanism behind finasteride chances are

rolling getting like a fraction of

what's actually going on and that's why

it's much better to rely on like in vivo

studies studies that are tested on

actual human beings and if you look at

the people who are like complaining

about finasteride they represent a very

very small minority of people and one

thing I want to talk about as far as -

perl or

prolonged side-effects ago is that a lot

of these people are probably getting

like side effect I mean I think a lot of

what these people are experiencing might

be legit but it's more questionable to

blame it on finasteride because if you

look at like the individuals on these

forums like propecia help like I said on

my last video

they really are some of the saddest life

forms you can ever imagine I mean a lot

of them by their own admission are

suffering from depression they are

suffering from like cardiovascular

health problems obesity a lot of them

are diabetic and guess what every single

one of those can cause erectile

dysfunction and sexual health I mean and

and impair your sexual health in some

way like depression can certainly cause

erectile dysfunction obesity can cause

erectile dysfunction because of

hypertension diabetes can cause erectile

dysfunction because of nerve damage and

guess and you know erectile dysfunction

is pretty freakin common about 30% of

people 30% of men I should say

experienced some degree of erectile

dysfunction and I think there's a very

good chance that as a result of taking

finasteride they just became more

conscientious of their own erectile

dysfunction that they took for granted

before because of all the horror stories

they're read and that's why I stress

it's very important to ignore all that

[ __ ] and just focus on the positive

things you've heard about finasteride

because you know for every one psychotic

loon talking about how finasteride made

them shorter or how make them it they

made made their anus numb and you know

I'm not pulling that out of my ass if

you go to their forum which I don't

recommend people actually say stuff like

that there's gonna be like a thousand

other people talking about how

finasteride basically saved their lives

and you know I'm one of those people

finasteride really saved my confidence

and you know there's been a lot of

things I've done to improve my

confidence you know going to the gym

lifting weight lifting weights losing

weight but none of that compares to the

confidence boost I got from actually

saving my hair with finasteride and

that's why I can't stress it enough that

people take finasteride while they still

have a chance because you know time is

of the essence and you know you don't

want to have to worry about getting hair

transplant hair transplant that's fine

but they're very expensive a lot of

times you don't get good results for

them so the best golden solution of

course is not losing hair to begin with

and the only way to do that as of 2019

is to get on treatment before it's too

late

the more and more people hear about

these side-effects the more hesitant

they are to do actually start treatment

which is a shame because I can't imagine

the number of people who abstained from

treatment and could have saved their

hair and had no issue who didn't as a

result of all these uh fully fallacious

horror stories they heard so anyways

that's all I wanted to say about that

and you know I'll be back with more

content soon I want to actually talk a

little bit more in depth about a derma

rolling I know a lot of people ask me

about that and I have actually created

about videos about derma rolling before

and in short I do like it so I don't

want to be like obscure about that but I

want to talk about more about like how I

use it and you know what I think it's

good for so I'll be back with content

with about that soon so in the meantime

I'll let you guys get back to your

weekend I'm gonna go play some Witcher 3

and I hope you guys are all having a

good one take care