Regular Member szakal1222 Posted September 7, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted September 7, 2022 Hello, is it possible that after one application of about 2 ml of topical finasteride to the scalp, I got depressed? The day after using it, I felt detached and so emotionally flattened, today is the second day and I have the same, I have no idea if it is winding up or it can actually be like that and after what time it will come out of circulation? If anyone is willing to sell it, unfortunately I do not greet me and I count on help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahal Hair Transplant Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Szakal1222, I have seen reports that finasteride has been linked to depression and anxiety however, I can’t imagine that you would experience this after single application. Moreover, the reports that I’ve seen are referring to oral finasteride which is way more potent than topical. That said, I suppose anything is possible. At the end of the day, you’re going to have to decide whether or not you want to try finasteride again and see if it was coincidence or if it was really causing some psychological issues for you. Best wishes, Rahal Hair Transplant 2 Rahal Hair Transplant Institute - Answers to questions, posts or any comments from this account should not be taken or construed as medical advice. All comments are the personal opinions of the poster. Dr. Rahal is a member of the Coalition of Independent of Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BurnieBurns Posted September 7, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted September 7, 2022 Finasteride most most definitely can cause depression, especially those that are prone in a small minority of men. May be worth taking a break then trying again at a lower dose and seeing if the same thing happens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 8, 2022 Administrators Share Posted September 8, 2022 5 hours ago, szakal1222 said: Hello, is it possible that after one application of about 2 ml of topical finasteride to the scalp, I got depressed? The day after using it, I felt detached and so emotionally flattened, today is the second day and I have the same, I have no idea if it is winding up or it can actually be like that and after what time it will come out of circulation? If anyone is willing to sell it, unfortunately I do not greet me and I count on help. That sounds like a placebo. Generally side effects take more than one application. There could be other factors causing you to feel depressed and detached. Hair loss itself can bring on these emotions. 3 1 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted September 8, 2022 Valued Contributor Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, szakal1222 said: Hello, is it possible that after one application of about 2 ml of topical finasteride to the scalp, I got depressed? The day after using it, I felt detached and so emotionally flattened, today is the second day and I have the same, I have no idea if it is winding up or it can actually be like that and after what time it will come out of circulation? If anyone is willing to sell it, unfortunately I do not greet me and I count on help. With the greatest of respect I can't see any correlation. Even if a person was on anti depressants for example and stopped cold turkey it would take more than one day for depression to re emerge (not exactly comparing apples for apples). But for 2 ml's of topical finasteride to pass through the epidermis, make it's way into the bloodstream, through the liver, past the blood brain barrier and change your brain chemistry would take some time. Wishing you all the best. Edited September 8, 2022 by Gatsby Spelling 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mike10 Posted September 8, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted September 8, 2022 yes this is possible in my opinion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexterules Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Sometimes, our systems can respond unexpectedly to medications or treatments. Feeling emotionally flattened and detached is undoubtedly concerning, and if it persists, it might be a good idea to reach out to a healthcare professional for advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexterules Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 (edited) They can provide guidance on how to manage these symptoms and whether discontinuing the treatment is necessary.If you're curious to learn more about this topic, I found a source that could offer additional insights: https://fherehab.com. Exploring different perspectives and resources can be helpful when dealing with such concerns. Edited February 8 by Dexterules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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