Regular Member SoSoz Posted December 29, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted December 29, 2023 I am constantly having itchy left nipple after taking 1mg finasteride for 3 months. Should I keep using it or discontinue it? I am not able to contact my doctor since he doesn't have any appointments available soon and I have no real advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member shiba1985 Posted December 29, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted December 29, 2023 6 hours ago, SoSoz said: I am constantly having itchy left nipple after taking 1mg finasteride for 3 months. Should I keep using it or discontinue it? I am not able to contact my doctor since he doesn't have any appointments available soon and I have no real advice. this sounds like the pre stage to formation of gynecomastia which is one of the side effects of finasteride. This is some what "urgent" and a message to your doctor so he can assess you sooner and advise is needed. There is always options to get to see a doctor for urgent needs on a medication THEY prescribed. It is THEIR responsibility to you. personally i would cut it into half or drop it completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SoSoz Posted December 29, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 29, 2023 15 minutes ago, shiba1985 said: this sounds like the pre stage to formation of gynecomastia which is one of the side effects of finasteride. This is some what "urgent" and a message to your doctor so he can assess you sooner and advise is needed. There is always options to get to see a doctor for urgent needs on a medication THEY prescribed. It is THEIR responsibility to you. personally i would cut it into half or drop it completely. Shouldn't that be happening on both sides? My left one feels puffier and is itchy almost every day, but I do not feel any mass when I touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member shiba1985 Posted December 29, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted December 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, SoSoz said: Shouldn't that be happening on both sides? My left one feels puffier and is itchy almost every day, but I do not feel any mass when I touch gynecomastia is often unilateral, or often one side worse than others. you wont feel any mass at the moment. It is a process (mass formation) that happens over months to years if left unchecked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 12345 Posted December 29, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted December 29, 2023 i had the same effect when i tried topical fin. i thought it was in my head at first, but it turns out it really was getting itchy, and sensitive to the touch from clothing. it went away when I stopped the fin if that gives you some reassurance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Chrisno Posted January 1 Senior Member Share Posted January 1 On 12/29/2023 at 10:20 AM, SoSoz said: I am constantly having itchy left nipple after taking 1mg finasteride for 3 months. Should I keep using it or discontinue it? I am not able to contact my doctor since he doesn't have any appointments available soon and I have no real advice. You need blood work to check your estradiol levels 2500 FUE by Dr. Victor Hasson, June 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SoSoz Posted January 13 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 13 Just talked to my doc and he said that it's probably getting irritated from clothes, but I never had this before.. and If I don't feel a lump there is nothing to worry about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted January 13 Valued Contributor Share Posted January 13 52 minutes ago, SoSoz said: Just talked to my doc and he said that it's probably getting irritated from clothes, but I never had this before.. and If I don't feel a lump there is nothing to worry about @SoSoz I would speak with a dermatologist. GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SoSoz Posted January 13 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 13 32 minutes ago, Gatsby said: @SoSoz I would speak with a dermatologist. That's what my dermatologist said who prescribed me fin and oral minox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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