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      community Dutasteride + oral min progress

      in Progress Pictures  539 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old used finasteride for 5 months, then switched to dutasteride for 7 months, and added oral minoxidil for 2.5 months, finding the combination of dutasteride and oral minoxidil most effective. The user experienced significant hair improvement and confidence boost, with no blood tests but an ECG to monitor heart health.

      community Dutasteride is possibly BETTER for the brain than Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dutasteride may be better for the brain than Finasteride, potentially increasing dopamine levels and causing fewer side effects. For those switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride to prevent hair loss, it's recommended to continue Finasteride for 3-4 months while starting Dutasteride to avoid shedding due to Dutasteride's long half-life.

      community Dutasteride might be saving me

      in Progress Pictures  442 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and saw significant hair improvement after 7 months, with no side effects from dutasteride. They also switched from topical to oral minoxidil, which may have contributed to the positive results.

      community 6 Months Oral Dut/Min Progress

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and increased libido after switching from oral finasteride to 0.5 mg oral dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, following hair loss induced by a testosterone cycle. He reported initial shedding and decreased libido with finasteride, but no side effects with dutasteride, and noted improvements in hair density, temple regrowth, and reduced acne.

      community Caffeine + Dimethylglycine (DMG) Shampoo research

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses the potential of caffeine and DMG in shampoo for treating hair loss, citing a pending patent and personal plans to test it. They find it more convenient than using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling.

      community 1.5 years on dutasteride and on and off microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  64 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using dutasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and Nizoral shampoo, after stopping minoxidil due to side effects. They also use a mix of pumpkin seed, rosemary, and peppermint oil, and are considering RU58841 for more temple area thickness.

      community Stemoxydin and hair cycle question

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using Finasteride for hair loss and is considering adding alphatradiol, stemoxydine, or 2% minoxidil to their regimen. They are concerned that stemoxydine, which shortens the resting phase of hair, might accelerate hair loss in those not using Finasteride by depleting hair cycles without strengthening miniaturized hairs.

      community 4 weeks in (dutasteride only).

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user experienced hairline improvement after four weeks on 1.5mg dutasteride but had side effects like reduced libido and sensitive nipples. They plan to switch to finasteride to manage these side effects.

      community VDPHL01 works really quickly .. apparently?

      in Research/Science  49 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      VDPHL01 shows faster and stronger hair growth compared to standard minoxidil, with no major side effects reported. Users discuss combining it with other treatments like dutasteride and finasteride for better results, while expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of PP405.

      community Reversing 8 years of hair loss. Dut is freaking magic!

      in Progress Pictures  4094 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user successfully reversed hair loss over 17 months using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, noting significant improvement without a transplant. Minor side effects like headaches and testicular discomfort were reported but resolved quickly.

      community 4 1/2 months of Dut and Oral Min Update

      in Update  377 upvotes 2 months ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved after 4.5 months using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 5 mg oral Minoxidil. Tips on obtaining prescriptions and discussions on effectiveness and side effects were also shared.

      community Prolonged shedding over last 15 months

      in Update  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and topical Finasteride, with blood tests showing high free testosterone and low SHBG. Suggestions include adjusting Minoxidil dosage, considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and addressing metabolic factors to increase SHBG.

      community Minoxidil is NOT an Anti-androgen. No.

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 4 months ago
      Minoxidil is not an anti-androgen; it is a growth stimulator and does not lower DHT like finasteride or dutasteride. Minoxidil can cause side effects like facial swelling and anxiety due to its vasodilator properties.

      community Switched to dut about a month ago

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user switched to dutasteride and saw palmetto, along with a topical mix of minoxidil and finasteride, due to continued hair shedding. They hope for improvement despite concerns about saw palmetto's effectiveness.

      community Serum containing minoxidil and bimatoprost analogs

      in Product 11 months ago
      A user discusses using a serum called Dallixa, containing minoxidil-like and bimatoprost-like compounds, for hair loss and greying. The user's dermatologist advised against finasteride and suggested the serum might improve hair pigmentation.

      community Low dose finestaride 6 month progress (0,25mg)

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user shared their 6-month progress using 0.25 mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting good results but experiencing increased sleepiness. Another user suggested minoxidil might be causing the sleepiness, and the original poster considered adjusting their treatment.

      community Why is scalp DHT suppression lower than systemic?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 7 months ago
      Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively in hair follicles than finasteride, but some individuals still experience hair loss despite treatment. Combining oral and topical finasteride may improve results, and some users experiment with topical dutasteride despite uncertainties about its absorption.

      community Month 8 Progress Pics. Think it may be working?..

      in Progress Pictures  93 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their 8-month progress using oral dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, reporting improved hair density with minimal side effects, except for a slightly decreased libido. They did not use any supplements but occasionally used a derma stamp.

      community 14-month update - dut, min, niz, 1.5mm roller.

      in Progress Pictures  444 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 14-month hair loss treatment update using dutasteride, minoxidil foam, a 1.5mm derma roller, and Nizoral, with noticeable hair regrowth and no side effects. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of microneedling in combination with topical treatments, with many users agreeing it significantly enhances results.

      community Has anyone tried Topical oxytocin?

      in Treatment 2 years ago
      A user reported less hair shedding using melatonin spray and is considering trying topical oxytocin or estrogel for hair growth, but is concerned about potential side effects like breast development. Topical oxytocin has been found to promote hair growth by increasing growth factors.

      community Weird response to microneedling

      in Microneedling  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling can cause sneezing and eye tearing due to nerve stimulation, particularly near the temples and forehead. Some users find it lessens over time, while others prefer using finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.