Hair not shedding but thinning on dut? Not a good sign imo. Progress Pictures 1/1/2025
The conversation is about a user concerned about hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and recently adding dutasteride. Most responses suggest there is no noticeable difference in hair loss, attributing concerns to paranoia, and recommend continuing the current treatment or adjusting expectations.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Are Minoxidil & Finasteride/Dutastide the only REAL things that work? Is there anything else I can do for diffuse thinning that actually works on top of these?
Minoxidil and finasteride are the main effective treatments for hair loss. RU58841 is discussed as a potential option but has concerns about safety and side effects.
community Adding Topical Dutasteride on top of Oral Finasteride & Oral Minoxidil (19m)
The user experienced gradual hair thinning since 2021 and tried various treatments including topical minoxidil, rosemary oil, oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and oral dutasteride. They are considering switching to daily finasteride and adding topical dutasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling due to side effects from oral dutasteride.
community 21M - 8 months on oral minoxidil, crown still thinning. Considering fin - thoughts?
The conversation suggests starting finasteride or dutasteride alongside minoxidil for better hair loss treatment, as minoxidil alone is seen as ineffective without a DHT blocker. Some users also mention considering RU58841 as an alternative to finasteride.
community Seeking Advice: Considering RU58841 After No Progress with Minoxidil and Finasteride
The user has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride but continues to experience hair thinning. They are considering adding RU58841 or dutasteride to their regimen for better results.
community Been on finasteride 1mg a day for nearly 8 months now and my thinning is way below baseline. Is it time to consider dutasteride?
A user has been on finasteride for 8 months with worsening hair thinning and is considering dutasteride. Others suggest adding minoxidil, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and possibly trying RU58841.
community guys how did you stop losing your hair if fin and min didnt work ?(19M)
The user is experiencing hair thinning despite using finasteride and minoxidil for over a year and is considering alternatives like dutasteride, RU58841, or mesotherapy. They are concerned about maintaining their hair until their mid-20s and are seeking suggestions for additional treatments.
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