Dutasteride may affect testosterone levels, leading to high ferritin and iron levels, which can cause hair loss. High ferritin might be linked to past heavy drinking or hemochromatosis.
The conversation discusses preventing hair loss during detransitioning, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers. The user is also considering rosemary oil and monitoring testosterone levels.
A 26-year-old is experiencing hair loss at the crown and is using 1mg dutasteride daily with topical 7% minoxidil and 0.25 dutasteride. Another user, also 26, shares a similar experience and has started using a serum but not finasteride yet.
Automatic-Law-3612's progress with hair loss treatments, including topical finasteride, topical dutasteride, minoxidil and pyrilutamide. They have been using these products for two weeks and noticed baby hairs in their temples getting longer.
Dutasteride once a week may be a cost-effective alternative to daily finasteride for reducing DHT levels, with potential benefits for those seeking a lighter approach to hair loss treatment. Some users combine dutasteride with finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling for improved results.
The user diagnosed with DUPA tried treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil without success and is considering a hair system. They hope for a future cure, possibly with PP405, and others suggest options like scalp biopsy and SMP.
Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hair loss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.
The user experienced rapid diffuse hair thinning for five years despite no signs of AGA or miniaturization. They tried finasteride and oral minoxidil without success and have checked thyroid, iron, and vitamin D levels.
The conversation discusses the idea of naturally lowering testosterone levels to potentially reduce DHT and help with hair loss, though it is speculative and not tested by the original poster. Participants suggest using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, or RU58841 instead, as they directly target DHT without reducing testosterone.
A 19-year-old plans to start Dutasteride 0.5mg three times a week to combat genetic alopecia and preserve hair density, with concerns about potential shedding before prom. Users suggest starting the treatment after prom to avoid shedding, and provide advice on where to purchase the medication.
People are sharing their experiences with different dosages of dutasteride and finasteride for hair loss. Many report shedding initially but some see improvements over time, with some also using minoxidil.
The user is considering changing their hair loss treatment from topical minoxidil and oral finasteride to oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride, with suggestions to add microneedling and possibly red light therapy. They are also exploring the addition of a caffeine and adenosine mix to their regimen.
Considering a switch from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, and the use of minoxidil as a last resort due to its effects on hair texture.
A 22-year-old male is using topical dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss, experiencing some side effects like mild ball pain and initial shedding but seeing progress in hair thickness. He plans to increase the dutasteride dose and has tried various treatments, including finasteride and RU58841, with differing side effects.
A 30-year-old male is using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and various supplements for hair loss, reporting no sexual side effects but experiencing tinnitus. He stopped microneedling and tretinoin cream, saw quick results, and experiences low-intensity shedding.
A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.
Tattooing hair loss drugs like minoxidil and dutasteride into the scalp is discussed as an alternative to daily pills, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness and convenience. Some users report positive results, but concerns about cost, potential side effects, and the procedure's discomfort are noted.
A 21-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, considering adding oral minoxidil. They are unsure if the condition is androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or telogen effluvium (TE) and are advised to continue treatments and get a blood test.
A 35-year-old is considering Breezula, Pyrilutamide, or topical finasteride/dutasteride to protect against hair loss while on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). They currently use finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride but experienced increased hair shedding with TRT.
The user experienced no significant improvement in hair loss despite using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and previously RU58841, and is uncertain if changes in medication or stopping RU58841 worsened the condition. Some users noted no change or slight improvement, while others suggested the possibility of Dutasteride causing issues.
User experienced significant hair loss after adding dutasteride to their finasteride and minoxidil regimen. They plan to revert to finasteride only due to lack of improvement.
A 26-year-old has seen hair improvement after 18 months on finasteride, with no side effects, and is considering switching to dutasteride despite difficulty obtaining a prescription. They also use dermastamping and are hesitant to try minoxidil, preferring to explore dutasteride first.
Finasteride worked better for frontal scalp hair loss, while dutasteride helped the crown and mid-scalp but worsened the frontal area. The user shared personal experiences and invited open dialogue.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of reducing DHT for hair loss treatment and explores alternative approaches like reducing androgen receptor sensitivity. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide (KX-826), GT20029, and RU58841.
The safety of combining alfatradiol and fluridil with finasteride as a potential treatment for male pattern baldness, which is approved in the European Union. Other treatments such as minoxidil and RU58841 were also discussed.
KX-826/pyrilutamide is undergoing an additional one-year safety and efficacy trial in China after a six-month study. Some participants speculate on the reasons for the extended trial and discuss the potential of other treatments.
Dutasteride users should get yearly kidney and liver tests, especially young people. General health checkups are not common in the UK, but such tests are recommended as a precaution.
User Kylo313 used dutasteride for 20 years and had two daughters, questioning if dutasteride affects the likelihood of having male vs female children. Replies mostly request hairline photos and discuss anecdotal experiences, with some suggesting correlation doesn't imply causation and that gender determination isn't affected by dutasteride.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil after experiencing side effects and worsening hair loss, which improved their condition. Dutasteride was preferred due to fewer side effects and better results compared to finasteride.
The user is using 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% topical Finasteride and is considering adding 0.5mg Dutasteride every 5 days to stabilize hair regrowth. Consistency with treatment is advised, and there is no strong evidence linking Finasteride or Dutasteride to fertility issues.