Dutasteride not working - is this the end now?! Chat 4/25/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dutasteride not working - is it the end?
The user tried topical minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride, and switched to dutasteride and oral minoxidil without success in stopping hair loss. Suggestions included continuing treatment longer, trying microneedling, and considering a hair transplant.
community Dut mesotherapy shed or not working
The user experienced initial success with topical minoxidil and dutasteride mesotherapy but is now losing more hair and unsure if it's due to shedding or ineffective treatment. They are considering whether to try a different approach.
community Fin is working; I’m just now noticing
The user reports significant hair density improvement after 8.5 months of using finasteride, with no side effects except for initially watery semen. They also mention increased sex drive, which they attribute to finasteride, and regret not starting the treatment earlier due to fear of side effects.
community Reaching the End
User tried dutasteride, topical finasteride, oral minox, dermawounding, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and ketacozonole for hair loss. Improvement was temporary, now trying RU58841 and seeking help.
community DHT reduction in the scalp for all doses of dutasteride is now available.
Higher doses of dutasteride reduce scalp DHT more effectively than finasteride, but have diminishing returns after 3mg daily and may cause more side effects. Combining dutasteride with topical minoxidil can enhance results, but using both finasteride and dutasteride together is unnecessary.
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