Is finasteride enough for diffuse thinning without recession? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/16/2025
Finasteride may be sufficient for diffuse thinning, but dutasteride is generally considered more effective, with a higher chance of hair growth. Adding oral minoxidil can improve results, though some users report side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Over 6 years of oral finasteride, 1 year of oral minoxidil, my progress as someone in their late 30s dealing with diffuse thinning
A user shared their hair loss journey using oral finasteride for over six years and oral minoxidil for one year, noting some progress and considering switching to dutasteride. Others shared mixed results and side effects from using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
community I thought I’d be the perfect candidate for regrowth since I only had diffuse thinning on my crown. 9 months later of Oral Min and Fin and I’m worse off than when I started.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and topical minoxidil for nine months. They are considering switching to dutasteride and reducing ketoconazole shampoo due to its drying effects.
community 18M Diffuse thinning with 7ng/mL Vit D. Is it just the deficiency or is 0.5mg Fin mandatory?
An 18-year-old with diffuse hair thinning is considering switching from a topical Minoxidil 10% + Finasteride 0.1% solution to Minoxidil 5% foam and oral Finasteride 0.5mg, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and potential scalp inflammation. Users suggest using Nizoral shampoo for inflammation, considering dutasteride for better results, and maintaining vitamin D levels to protect hair follicles from DHT.
community 7 Month Hair Progress (0.5 mg dut only, diffuse thinning)
An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hair loss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.
community 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.
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