A user reversed hair loss using 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily without side effects. Others noted hair thickening but questioned the absence of minoxidil use.
A user is concerned about taking 1mg/day of finasteride due to potential gynecomastia, given their blood results. They seek advice on how their hormone levels might be affected by blocking DHT.
A 28 year old man's 18-month journey to treat his hair loss with Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Microneedling, Nizoral and T/GEL. He experienced some side effects along the way, including translucent semen and scalp less oily.
The user experienced side effects from a hair loss treatment and is considering using pyrilutamide, alfatradiol, and possibly minoxidil. They are unsure about starting minoxidil immediately or waiting to see the effects of the other treatments.
A 22-year-old male using finasteride for hair loss has experienced reduced hair density after 11 weeks, with hopes for stabilization or regrowth. Users suggest adding treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole, but emphasize patience and consistency with the current regimen.
A user shared their 4-month progress using 2.5mg minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and 10mg biotin, noting slight testicular discomfort initially but no significant hairline changes yet. Another user reported similar treatment results, with hair darkening at the scalp center and small temple hairs.
A woman experiencing hormonal hair loss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hair loss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.
This conversation is about a 21-year old male's success with using finasteride, minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo to regrow his hair. He increased the finasteride dosage from 1mg 3x per week to 1 mg daily for maximum results. People in the thread commended him on his progress.
The user started taking oral 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily since July 9. After about three months, they report positive progress in hair regrowth, with others agreeing it looks good.
A user shared their experience of using finasteride for hair loss from ages 29 to 37, stopping due to side effects like low libido, and later starting testosterone therapy, which improved their well-being. The discussion includes various opinions on the effects of finasteride and testosterone on hair loss, libido, and overall health, with some users questioning the correlation between finasteride and low testosterone.
A 24-year-old male with aggressive androgenetic alopecia is using 1mg finasteride daily and considering a treatment stack including 0.5mg dutasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Alpecin caffeine shampoo, and RU58841. He seeks advice on the safety and effectiveness of these treatments and whether any adjustments are needed.
A 23-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for 14 months, along with derma stamping and vitamins, but is considering switching to dutasteride due to dissatisfaction with progress. Users suggest cutting hair shorter to better track progress, and some recommend adding dutasteride and possibly a hair transplant in the future.
A 24-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to low ferritin and vitamin D deficiency, and is using iron supplements, vitamin D3, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo for treatment. Users suggest increasing vitamin D and iron intake for better results and recommend consulting a professional for proper dosage.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1.25mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil nightly, with no major side effects or shedding. The progress is evident, especially around the temple area, and the user is hopeful for continued growth.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress over five years using 0.5mg dutasteride daily and 5mg oral minoxidil daily. Users comment on the difficulty of assessing progress due to lighting and hair length differences, but note the hair looks good in both photos.
A 26-year-old male shared his six-month results using oral dutasteride (0.5 mg/day) and oral minoxidil (3.5 mg/day), noting increased density but little change in the receding hairline. Users suggested dermarolling and adding topical minoxidil for better results, while OP reported no side effects from dutasteride.
A 19-year-old experiencing hair loss since 17 uses finasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral castor oil, but sees little improvement. They seek advice on adding an anti-androgen, considering alfatradiol.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. They are considering trying minoxidil but are unsure if it will help.
The user reports visible improvement in hair thickness after using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 2.5mg Minoxidil, and 2% Ketoconazole shampoo, along with supplements, over 3.5 months. Other users note slight improvement and suggest giving it more time.
A user is treating hair loss with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, Derminator 2, Vitamin D, Biotin, and Zinc. After 6 months, there's no significant visual improvement, but the user feels less insecure about Retrograde Alopecia.
The user has been using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and vitamin D for 8 months with no improvement in hair loss. They are considering trying RU58841 or a hair transplant due to the ineffectiveness of current treatments.
A 31-year-old male experienced hair thinning and initially used topical minoxidil, then switched to finasteride, which caused significant shedding. He later adopted a regimen of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and anti-dandruff shampoo, leading to positive hair growth results, though he noted increased body hair as a side effect of oral minoxidil.
A 19-year-old is disappointed with the lack of results from oral minoxidil and finasteride after 7.5 months and plans to switch to dutasteride, add topical minoxidil, dermstamp, and use tretinoin cream. Others suggest patience, consulting a dermatologist, and trying different treatments like Locklab with dutasteride.
OP used 0.4 mg Dutasteride and 2 mg Minoxidil for 7 months, seeing significant hair density improvement without a noticeable shedding phase. OP takes a combined oral pill from Musely and is in their early forties.
The conversation is about adding a topical anti-androgen to a hair loss treatment regimen that includes dutasteride and oral minoxidil. The user is considering topical finasteride or dutasteride, Nizoral shampoo, KX-826, and topical spironolactone, while avoiding RU58841 due to safety concerns.
A 21-year-old with diffuse thinning hair is considering RU58841 due to side effects from topical finasteride and is asking for the lowest effective dose and time to see results from RU58841 users.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of various doses of Dutasteride in reducing scalp DHT and its impact on hair count. Users shared personal experiences with hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and Minoxidil, with one reporting significant hair loss reduction using a combination of oral Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, finasteride, and potential additions like topical finasteride, minoxidil, micro-needling, and topical anti-androgens such as RU58841. The effectiveness and worth of these treatments, including localized dutasteride mesotherapy, are considered.
A 19-year-old diagnosed with AGA was refused finasteride by a dermatologist who cited fertility concerns and prescribed minoxidil, vitamins, and shampoos instead. The user is unsure about using minoxidil and considers finding another dermatologist.
A 23-year-old is struggling with hair loss despite using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, and is considering increasing the dutasteride dosage. They are advised to try ketoconazole or salicylic acid shampoo for an oily scalp and consider microneedling.