Hair Loss and Oily Skin: Blocking DHT Helps Research/Science 2/10/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity (Almost) 3 months on fin+min & microneedle.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride every other day, 5% minoxidil daily, and microneedling every two weeks for three months to treat hair loss. They are happy with the progress and considering adding ketoconazole shampoo to their routine.
community Does finasteride/dutasteride reverse aging?
Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.
community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.
community Dutasteride thins eyebrows and facial hair but doesn't stop scalp loss.
Dutasteride may not effectively stop scalp hair loss and can cause thinning of facial and body hair, including eyebrows. Users suggest considering other causes like autoimmune conditions or vitamin deficiencies and exploring treatments like finasteride or minoxidil.
community “Dutasteride destroyed my hair” recently I noticed the same users
Dutasteride is reported by some users to worsen hair loss, while others believe it causes shedding before improvement. Finasteride and Minoxidil are also mentioned as treatments, with mixed results.
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