Transitioning from topical Fin to oral Fin: anything I should know? Transgender 8/12/2026
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5 / 275 resultscommunity 1 Year Progress (11.5 months topical min 2x daily, 1mg fin daily, 9 months 1.5mm microneedling 2x weekly (-> 1x/weekly 3 months ago), 11 days 1.25mg oral min, nizoral every 3 days)
The user shared a 1-year progress on hair loss treatment using topical minoxidil twice daily, finasteride daily, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral every three days, showing significant improvement. Commenters expressed admiration for the results and hope for their own hair recovery.
community (37 M) Fin for 5 o years, Dut for 9 months. I’d like to talk to Dut’s manager
A 37-year-old male has been using finasteride for 5 years and dutasteride for 9 months to address hair loss, noticing improvements but also some recent thinning. He experienced no significant side effects from either treatment, except a slight decrease in semen volume with dutasteride, and is considering trying oral minoxidil again despite previous side effects.
community 1 Year Timeline (Fin/Dut, Min) + Some Questions
A user shared their one-year hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting initial success with minoxidil but experiencing relapses. They questioned the effectiveness of dutasteride compared to finasteride and expressed frustration with the non-linear progress and the inconvenience of using both oral and topical treatments.
community It's all so frustrating: I don't know what to do anymore.
The user is frustrated with hair loss despite using minoxidil, topical finasteride, and topical dutasteride, and is considering other options like oral treatments, SMP, or hair systems. They feel demoralized and are struggling with self-esteem and social interactions due to their thinning hair.
community 16 months of consistency and this is what I get?
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and finasteride, later transitioning to dutasteride and continuing with oral minoxidil. They reported no side effects and are optimistic about further improvements.
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