Switch now or wait until later Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/17/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Continue Topical fin or switch over to oral fin
A 20-year-old male experiencing hair loss is considering switching from topical finasteride to oral finasteride after using minoxidil and topical finasteride. He is unsure whether to switch now or wait until his hair recovers, as he is experiencing significant shedding.
community Should I switch from fin to dut after 3 months or is that too soon?
The conversation suggests considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss, with one person stating dutasteride is superior and another advising to wait at least 6 months before making a change. A third person asks for more details, implying it might be too soon to switch.
community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience
The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.
community Impressed by the progress but think it’s time to go for the transplant?
The user started taking 2.5mg minoxidil tablets daily and reduced their finasteride dose to 0.5mg due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant but are unsure if they should proceed now or wait after seeing the effects of the reduced finasteride dosage.
community Norwood 6 trying the bounce back
A 37-year-old who started losing hair in their early 20s tried minoxidil with little effect, then experienced more loss until 2023. They are now using a treatment including finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, saw palmetto shampoo, and micro needling, and are seeing early positive results.
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