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      community If dutesteride and oral minoxidil doesn’t work that’s it right?

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, and is seeking advice on why the treatments aren't working and how to address potential androgen receptor sensitivity. Replies suggest getting tested and considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP).

      community If dutesteride and oral minoxidil doesn’t work that’s it right?

      in Treatment  41 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for several years and is seeking advice. Suggestions include ensuring correct diagnosis, checking for other health issues, considering finasteride, trying topical antiandrogens, and consulting a dermatologist.

      community Which Minoxidil solution should i use?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using Minoxidil 5% with procapil spray and oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily, and plans to add finasteride 1mg. They accidentally ordered a Minoxidil solution with finasteride 0.1% and are seeking advice on which to use.

      community 1 year on Dut + Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  109 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 28-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride 0.5 mg and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil after previous treatments with minoxidil and finasteride became less effective. He reported no major side effects, except for unwanted hair growth in certain areas.

      community 2 years and 3 months of treatment. Still improving?

      in Progress Pictures  1076 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has experienced significant hair regrowth over 2 years and 3 months using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil, with noticeable improvement in the temples and crown. The user is considering a hair transplant but is encouraged by others to continue with the current treatment due to the impressive results.

      community Lowering dose of Oral Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  108 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user plans to lower their oral minoxidil dose from 5 mg to 2.5 mg to reduce side effects like puffiness and hypertrichosis, while also using finasteride and accutane. They are considering caffeine serums for puffiness and discussing dietary changes or switching to topical minoxidil to address bloating.

      community Oral minoxidil and lowering the dose?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride but also side effects like eye puffiness and hypertrichosis. They are considering reducing the minoxidil dose to 2.5 mg to lessen side effects and are curious about caffeine serums for eye puffiness.

      community 3 months on Minoxidil 5% once per day

      in Progress Pictures  1012 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair growth after using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1.25mg daily for three months, despite initial shedding. They noted improved hair density, especially at the temples, and plan to manage excess hair growth on the forehead.

      community Progress pictures: 3 months oral minoxidil/finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  221 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 21-year-old shared progress pictures after 3 months of taking oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and finasteride (1mg) daily, reporting no side effects and increased confidence. Users discussed the effectiveness of the treatment, with some noting significant hair regrowth and others experiencing shedding.

      community 28M 2 Month of Fin&Min insane results

      in Progress Pictures  146 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 28-year-old male experienced significant hair improvement in two months using 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, 1mg finasteride every other day, weekly dermastamping, daily scalp massages, and rosemary oil. The user reports no side effects and questions if the rapid progress is typical or if they are a hyper responder.

      community Dutasteride 2 years 3 month results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  251 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user tried dutasteride for hair loss for 2.5 years but experienced drastic thinning and receding hairline. They decided to switch back to finasteride, along with minoxidil, LLLT, and ketoconazole, due to dissatisfaction with dutasteride's results and side effects.
      104 days of .5mg dut at 17 (read desc)

      community 104 days of .5mg dut at 17 (read desc)

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  81 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using oral Dutasteride (.5mg) for 104 days and oral Minoxidil (.5mg) for about 2 months to address hair loss. Changes in hair appearance are noted, influenced by haircuts and dyeing, which affect the visibility of thinning areas.

      community Would taking oral and topical Minoxidil be an overkill?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 40-year-old male with Norwood IV hair loss is considering adding 1.25mg oral Minoxidil in the morning to his current evening spray containing 7% Minoxidil, Finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin. He questions if this combination would be excessive or unnecessary.

      community On DUT 2 years , am I maintaining ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride 0.5mg daily two years ago and has experienced hair maintenance and slight thickening without side effects. The user's libido increased after switching, and they are not using minoxidil.

      community Modest results from 2 1/2 years of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  199 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 25-year-old shared progress on hair regrowth after 2.5 years of oral finasteride and over a year of inconsistent topical minoxidil use, noting significant density gains despite a long-standing receded hairline. The user emphasized patience, as noticeable improvements took about 18 months, and mentioned using Ascend brand finasteride and occasional Nizoral shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis.

      community 75 days on Oral Minoxidil and Oral Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  148 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced noticeable hair thickening after 75 days using 5mg oral minoxidil, 1.25mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and weekly dermastamping. They also reported increased body and facial hair growth.

      community Three Months Finasteride & Minoxidil

      in Treatment  73 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 28-year-old is using 1mg oral finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, and keto shampoo weekly for hair loss. They report thicker, healthier hair, especially at the crown, with most progress in the last month after initial shedding.
      M28 Oral Fin&Min 2 month progress

      community M28 Oral Fin&Min 2 month progress

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  48 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 28-year-old male started a hair loss treatment with 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, 1mg finasteride every other day, and a 1.5mm dermaroller once a week. After two months, he believes he sees some progress.

      community Today's shedding at the 2 month mark

      in Update  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair shedding two months after starting 2.5mg oral minoxidil and topical finasteride. They notice thinning in areas where finasteride is applied but also see new baby hairs growing.

      community 20M 6 Months of Dutasteride and Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg oral Minoxidil daily. The user noted stronger eyebrows, eyelashes, and other body hair growth.

      community 22M. Progress 2 months of dut+min treatment

      in Progress Pictures  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old is using dutasteride 0.5mg daily, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, biotin 5mg, and microneedling for hair loss. They also use a shampoo with saw palmetto and green coffee but are unsure of its effectiveness due to its high cost.

      community 5 month Progress on dut from fin

      in Progress Pictures  242 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride, taking 0.5 mg oral dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, and reported significant hair regrowth with no side effects. The user experienced a shedding phase lasting a bit over a month after switching to dutasteride.