Switched from 1mg finasteride to 0,5 mg dutasteride - losing hair for 1,5 years - 21M Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/10/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 0-5 months and losing hope. all oral. 5mg min, 1.1mg fin, 1mg biotin daily
The user is experiencing hair loss and is using oral treatments including 5mg minoxidil, 1.1mg finasteride, and 1mg biotin daily. They are considering adding dutasteride and possibly a hair system, while others suggest patience and additional treatments like microneedling.
community Keep losing hair after 1 year on Dutasteride 1,5mg
The user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using Dutasteride 1.5mg and previously Finasteride. They are considering combining Finasteride with Dutasteride and exploring other options like saw palmetto, but avoid Minoxidil due to excessive body hair growth.
community Switched from fin 1mg to dut 0.5mg
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced noticeable hair regrowth without side effects, though some users questioned the necessity of such a potent treatment given the minimal hair loss. The conversation also touched on potential side effects of dutasteride, such as reduced sperm quality, but the user reported no issues.
community 45 YO Male .5 Mg Dutasteride 1.5 mg minoxidil
A 45-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 1.5 mg minoxidil after initially starting with finasteride. He reports no major side effects, except increased hair growth in unwanted areas, and attributes his success to being a good responder to the medication.
community 1 year daily dut progress 0.5mg
The user has been using 0.5mg daily dutasteride for a year without seeing progress and previously used oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering a hair transplant and discussing various treatments like scalp massages, derma rolling, and different medication dosages.
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