Dutasteride is often preferred over Finasteride due to fewer side effects and better hair regrowth. Initial side effects like lowered libido may occur but typically diminish over time.
A hair loss treatment plan includes finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and microneedling to inhibit DHT and promote hair growth. It also recommends supplements like Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms, and a shampoo with ketoconazole, caffeine, and melatonin.
Dutasteride has been used for 20 years with some hair thickness improvement but no dramatic regrowth. The user also experimented with minoxidil, tretinoin, and peptides like BPC 157 for potential benefits in hair density and quality.
Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. Non-effective approaches include oils, shampoos, serums, laser therapies, massages, vitamins, and microneedling.
The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oral dutasteride, resulting in hair loss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oral dutasteride.
A user shared their 9-month post-hair transplant results with 4600 grafts, using only Nourkin hair vitamins, Vitamin D, and B12, and expressed satisfaction. The replies debated the necessity of medications like finasteride and minoxidil for maintaining hair health.
A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.
The conversation discusses dissatisfaction with current hair loss treatments that mainly focus on DHT blockers like finasteride and dutasteride. Alternative treatments mentioned include RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and future possibilities like hair cloning.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, but experienced increased libido, itchy scalp, and accelerated hair loss. Another user suggested that genetic variations might cause dutasteride to be less effective and recommended checking for specific genetic markers.
User has used Finasteride, Minoxidil, and derma roller for 8 years to treat hair loss but is still losing the battle. Others suggest trying Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.
Hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and minoxidil, being used by wealthy individuals to combat their genetic predisposition to baldness. It also discussed other potential treatments such as RU58841 and dutasteride.
A user named "EgyptStar81" who has been dealing with hair loss since age 15 due to genetics, chemotherapy and finasteride/minoxidil treatment. Possible solutions such as dutasteride, oral minoxidil, hair transplants and extensions were suggested.
User is a Norwood 2-2.5, using 1.25 mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil lotion daily since June last year, experiencing significant regrowth. They are considering additional treatments like saw palmetto, microneedling, dutasteride, aminexil, stemoxydine, mesotherapy, ketoconazole shampoo, and alfatradiol to improve hair thickness.
The conversation is about someone using minoxidil, low-dose aspirin, and LLLT for hair loss, finding microneedling painful, considering topical finasteride, and feeling frustrated enough to think about shaving their head. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of combining oils like peppermint, rosemary, and castor for hair loss treatment.
Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.
The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.
People on finasteride or dutasteride cannot donate blood due to the risk of birth defects if the blood is given to a pregnant woman. It's advised to stop finasteride for a month and dutasteride for six months before donating.
The conversation is about obtaining affordable hair loss treatments, specifically dutasteride and minoxidil, through Costco and other pharmacies without needing a membership. The user shares their experience of getting prescriptions from Dr. B’s and Ro, highlighting the cost-effectiveness of their regimen.
1 mg of finasteride is commonly prescribed because it is more effective for a larger number of people compared to lower doses, despite only slightly reducing serum DHT more than 0.2 mg. Serum DHT and scalp DHT are different, and 1 mg is believed to reduce scalp DHT more effectively, contributing to better hair growth results.
A 19-year-old experiencing hair loss tried finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects and is considering dutasteride. They also used topical minoxidil intermittently but didn't see lasting effects.
The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including anxiety and libido issues, and is currently using topical minoxidil and microneedling. They are considering trying dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.
A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss since age 16 is using finasteride and minoxidil and is considering future hair transplants. Discussions include the potential for multiple transplants, the use of body hair for coverage, and the importance of treatments like dutasteride and scalp micropigmentation for maintaining hair density.
A user shared their hair recovery progress from ages 25-31, attributing success to quitting smoking, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone therapy. They also mentioned being transgender and using hormone therapy.
Dutasteride mesotherapy in women with metabolic syndrome accelerated hair loss after initial regrowth, while women without metabolic syndrome saw continuous regrowth. The user with mild insulin resistance is hesitant to try topical dutasteride and seeks experiences from others with insulin resistance.
The user shared a two-year hair regrowth update after using 1mg Finasteride daily and Minoxidil liquid once daily, with significant improvement and no side effects. Some users suggested adding derma rolling to the regimen, while others discussed the effectiveness of Finasteride alone before considering Minoxidil.
The post and conversation are about the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. The conclusion is that the user had better results with finasteride and experienced rapid balding after switching to dutasteride.
A user named "paulsac11" shares their success story of treating hair loss. They started with topical minoxidil, then switched to oral minoxidil and dutasteride. They also used a shampoo and conditioner from Keeps. After eight months of treatment, they have seen significant improvement in their hairline.
The conversation is about the FDA approval of WINLEVI for acne treatment and the anticipation of Breezula, a hair loss treatment using the same active ingredient, which may indicate a positive future for Breezula's release. There is disappointment that Breezula's results are not optimal, but it is seen as progress in hair loss treatment.
The conversation is about someone experiencing hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling twice a week, and considering adding dutasteride to the regimen. They shared progress pictures from September 30th, December 3rd, and December 14th.
Dutasteride is reported to have fewer side effects than Finasteride, with some users experiencing higher libido and fewer sexual side effects on Dutasteride. However, individual responses vary, and some users find Finasteride more tolerable.