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      community 52 y.o. here. After being on 1 mg finasteride on and off since almost 30 years ago (consistently on for the past 9 years), I'm switching to dutasteride as of today.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  102 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 52-year-old is switching from finasteride to dutasteride to address crown balding, despite concerns about potential side effects. They have used finasteride for nearly 30 years, had a minor hair transplant, and are considering further treatments if dutasteride doesn't improve their condition.

      community Finasteride and naturally low baseline DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discovered they have naturally low DHT levels and is concerned about taking finasteride, which could further lower these levels. They are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the treatment given their hormone levels are within the normal range.

      community Overwhelming amount of anti-androgens

      in Female 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of anti-androgens for hair loss, with a preference for topical treatments like RU58841 over oral options due to better scalp concentration and fewer side effects. Topical finasteride at 0.1% may provide some results, especially when combined with a topical androgen receptor antagonist like RU58841.

      community Topical Dutasteride Progress (2.5 months)

      in Is this regrowth?  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male is using a topical treatment for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole, and Hydrocortisone, along with derma rolling. He reports no side effects from the treatment and seeks feedback on its effectiveness for hair regrowth.

      community 7 months dutasteride(1 mg) progress

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 9 months ago
      Dutasteride, at 1 mg daily, was used for hair regrowth, with initial shedding and side effects like watery semen and increased libido. The user previously tried finasteride and minoxidil but switched to dutasteride for stronger, sustained results.

      community How much DHT causes hair loss ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is taking 2.5 mg dutasteride and 5% minoxidil but is not seeing hair regrowth, and is considering adding RU58841. They are experiencing fatigue and low MCV/MCH, possibly related to dutasteride, and are advised to be patient, consider microneedling, and check for iron deficiency.

      community Experiences with topical Finasteride (0.0125%)?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old male with slight hair thinning is using ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, zinc, magnesium, D3/K2, and has just started topical finasteride (0.0125%). He plans to add minoxidil (4.5%) with 17α-estradiol and is seeking advice on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, as well as the use of a dermaroller.

      community How many are hyper responders to Finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including hormonal imbalances and cognitive issues, leading to a recommendation to stop its use. They plan to follow up with tests to rule out a pituitary tumor and are considering topical treatments as alternatives.

      community Low Testosterone after taking finastreide

      in Finasteride  45 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 19-year-old experienced significantly low testosterone levels after one month of taking finasteride. Suggestions included checking test units, retesting, and exploring other potential causes.

      community My doc asked me to use this, I'm 17

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss due to hard water was advised by a dermatologist to use a treatment containing Minoxidil and vitamins. A respondent confirmed the treatment's safety but warned that discontinuing Minoxidil could worsen hair loss.

      community Best hair loss treatments ranked: a complete guide

       361 upvotes 7 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride 0.5mg daily, finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil 5% 2x daily, dermarolling, low-level light therapy (LLLT), ketokonazole shampoo, and diet optimization; discussing their effectiveness and side effects.

      community Got the bloodwork results and it’s interesting

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has high DHT levels despite using dutasteride, which may not be effective due to potential damage or spoilage. They are considering a hair transplant if DHT levels don't decrease after two years.

      community Dht normal after taking fin and then dut

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been taking dutasteride for 8 months and finasteride before that, with normal DHT levels but high estradiol and prolactin, leading to sexual side effects. The user is disappointed with these results.

      community Does anyone use Fluridil as their anti-androgen of choice?

      in Chat  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      Fluridil, a non-steroidal anti-androgen approved for alopecia in parts of Europe, is noted for its low side effects but is not commonly discussed. The user is inquiring if anyone prefers it over other anti-androgens like Spiro or RU58841.

      community 1+ year Nuclear Stack on 19M, AMA!

      in Update  112 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping to address hair loss and enhance facial hair growth, experiencing minimal side effects and increased body hair. They report positive results in hairline thickness and temple closure.

      community Will I be a good candidate for Finasteride?

      in Chat 5 years ago
      A 17-year-old is considering finasteride for hair loss but is advised to wait due to potential hormonal effects at a young age. Alternatives like minoxidil, micro-needling, vitamins, and lifestyle changes are suggested instead.

      community 22 M current protocol: dut+microneedling+min

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old is using a hair loss treatment protocol including dutasteride, microneedling, 10% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical, a healthy diet, and a hair multivitamin. Users discuss the effectiveness of microneedling and the intensity of the treatment.

      community DUT/FIN FOR 20YR OLD + PERSONAL STORY

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing severe hair loss and is considering using dutasteride and finasteride, worried about potential side effects. They feel depressed and isolated due to hair loss, and are exploring options like hair transplants and hair systems but are hesitant about faking it.

      community [Diary] [Day 150?] Dutasteride every day still failing to help

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing hair thinning despite using finasteride and dutasteride, and plans to try minoxidil next. The user is frustrated with the lack of results and is considering drastic measures if the situation doesn't improve.

      community I Get Side-Effects from Anti-Androgens

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Someone looking for solutions to their hair loss, who has tried and failed to tolerate anti-androgen treatments such as finasteride, CB-03-01, RU58841, and Eucapil. The user is seeking advice and understanding of their extreme sensitivity to these treatments.

      community The hardest hair protocol ever!

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hair loss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hair loss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.

      community 29f Female on Dutasteride Progress.

      in Female  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 29-year-old woman with genetic hair loss started using 0.5 dutasteride a week ago and has noticed increased shedding, no sexual side effects, and less oily skin. She plans to provide updates and is not concerned about potential birth defects as she doesn't plan to have more children.