M29 - 4 YEARS on Dutasteride - almost no progress Chat 1/19/2026
The user has been on a comprehensive hair loss treatment regimen for four years, including Dutasteride, topical and oral Minoxidil, and various other treatments, but has seen little progress and is considering a hair transplant. Despite trying multiple therapies, including PRP and exosome injections, the user is still experiencing hair thinning and is hesitant about trying peptides due to potential cancer risks.
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5 / 105 resultscommunity Dont stop using Minoxidil i beg you! Dont be fool like me.
Stopping minoxidil causes significant hair loss, as continued use is necessary for maintaining gains. Combining minoxidil with finasteride may help maintain hair, but both treatments are typically lifelong commitments.
community 12 months of diffuse shedding on fin, unsure how to proceed
A user experienced 12 months of hair shedding on finasteride and is unsure about continuing, increasing the dose, or switching to dutasteride. Suggestions include adding minoxidil, adjusting finasteride dosage, and checking for deficiencies.
community 1 year progress 5% topical minoxidil daily and 1mg fin daily
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil daily and 1mg finasteride daily but had to stop finasteride due to side effects like depression, anxiety, and gynecomastia. They are considering alternatives like topical finasteride or dutasteride and are currently using only topical minoxidil.
community Switched from fin to dut 4 months ago. Shed is ravaging me. Did you guys also experience this and see succes in the end.du
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can initially increase hair shedding, but some users eventually see improvement. Experiences differ, with some finding dutasteride more effective, while others face worsening hair loss or side effects.
community Min for a year on hairline no results
Minoxidil and finasteride have not improved the user's hairline after a year. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, or considering a hair transplant for better results.
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