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      community What if Dutasteride doesn't work? Is it the end?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride and Dutasteride are used to block DHT and treat hair loss, but some people don't respond to these treatments. Alternatives include increasing Dutasteride dosage, adding topical finasteride, or exploring other treatments like RU58841, though results vary.

      community M28 104 days on dut+min and cafune shampoo

      in Progress Pictures  156 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 28-year-old has been using oral dutasteride 0.5 mg, topical minoxidil 5%, and Cafune shampoo for 104 days with positive results and is considering adding microneedling. No side effects from dutasteride have been reported.

      community 0 signs of regrowth after a while of treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride but has seen no regrowth, only stabilization of hair loss. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant or adding topical treatments, with some users sharing similar experiences of stabilization without regrowth.

      community 1 Year Progress one 1MG FIN EOD and Topical MIN

      in Is this regrowth?  64 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced good hair regrowth over a year using finasteride every other day and topical minoxidil. Some users suggested additional treatments like derma stamping or switching to oral minoxidil for better results.

      community 1 year on 0.5 dut + 2.5 oral min / crown progress

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil for a year, recently adding microneedling and topical minoxidil, with some improvement but the crown remains the weakest area. Consistency and realistic expectations are advised, as progress is slow and coverage is challenging with fine hair.

      community Finasteride Only Use - 8 months

      in Is this regrowth?  32 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 23-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using only finasteride for 8 months, reporting no side effects. Others suggested adding minoxidil to enhance results.

      community Can minoxidil have any effect on finasteride shedding phase?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 3 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride can both cause initial hair shedding, but they work differently; minoxidil promotes hair growth, while finasteride improves the hormonal environment. Starting finasteride after minoxidil may trigger additional shedding, but it often leads to improved regrowth.

      community 6 months on minoxidil foam, is this normal?

      in Is this regrowth?  10 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil foam for 6 months but is concerned about the lack of normal hair growth. Suggestions include adding finasteride, oral minoxidil, and possibly dutasteride, along with microneedling for better results.

      community 1 year fin, 5 year min progress

      in Progress Pictures  163 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 23-year-old male saw significant hair improvement after using topical minoxidil for five years and oral finasteride for one year. He is considering adding dutasteride weekly and continues using Head & Shoulders and Stiproxal for dandruff control.

      community How good are anti-androgens? Are they worth seeking?

      in Research/Science 4 months ago
      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.

      community 1.5 yrs on min+ fin. Dut switch?

      in Is this regrowth?  24 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years with some crown improvement but still experiences thin hair and a receding hairline. They are considering switching to dutasteride for potentially better results, while others suggest adding topical minoxidil back into the routine.

      community Oral finasteride topical minoxidil progress month 4

      in Progress Pictures  88 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using daily oral finasteride and topical minoxidil applied about five times a week, with some existing hair becoming thicker and new growth appearing. They also used dermastamping once a month and are considering adding topical GHK-Cu to their regimen.

      community 6 months on fin (worse) still shedding

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after starting and stopping minoxidil and finasteride, leading to thin hair and personal distress. They are currently on oral finasteride without side effects and are advised to maintain consistent treatment and consider additional options like microneedling and oils.

      community 7 months progress fin/min/microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  120 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 30-year-old shared their 7-month hair regrowth progress using topical minoxidil twice daily, 1 mg finasteride daily, and weekly microneedling. Users discussed the effectiveness of these treatments and suggested adding retinol for better results.

      community Thinking of Giving Up - Fin And Dut not working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old male experiencing hair loss is using topical finasteride and recently added dutasteride but is still losing hair and considering giving up. Suggestions include being patient, giving dutasteride more time, trying oral finasteride, adding minoxidil, and considering other treatments like low-level laser therapy.

      community 23M - 6 months of Oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil for six months to address hair loss but sees no improvement. Users suggest continuing the treatment for at least a year, considering a hair transplant, or trying additional treatments like microneedling or topical Minoxidil.