I want to say sorry about my fear mongering about dutasteride in this community. Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/6/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community Two months of dutasteride once a day 0.5 and minoxidil 5% twice a day. The light is different but I think there is progress
A user's experience with taking dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with other users providing advice to continue treatment for at least 12 months and including dermarolling as well as dietary changes.
community Can someone explain the Dutasteride hysteria in this community?
The conversation is about the double standard in the hair loss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.
community Another clueless guy fearmongering and spreading misinformation
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with some users advocating for finasteride and minoxidil, while others express concerns about potential side effects of finasteride. A social media influencer is criticized for promoting scalp massages and minoxidil over finasteride, which some believe is misinformation.
community Quick rant for those on the fence.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user regrets not starting finasteride earlier to treat their hair loss. They are currently using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841. Other users in the conversation express frustration with fearmongering about finasteride and emphasize the benefits of starting treatment early.
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