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      community F the big 3, it's just big me!

      in Satire  675 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with users mentioning dutasteride (Dut) as effective and wishing for more accessible dosages. They also debate the components of the "big 3" treatments, which now include Dut, RU58841, and oral minoxidil, with finasteride and minoxidil being consistently mentioned.

      community Why don’t people just just DUT instead of FIN?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (DUT) versus finasteride (FIN) for hair loss treatment, with some users preferring DUT for its effectiveness while others choose FIN due to its approval status, better long-term data, and lower risk of side effects. Users share personal experiences with both medications, including side effects and effectiveness.
      Is Dut enough or should I add Min?

      community Is Dut enough or should I add Min?

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering adding minoxidil to their current dutasteride treatment to recover lost hair, particularly in the temple areas. Other users suggest that minoxidil is necessary for better results, with one user sharing their positive experience using a combination of minoxidil, dutasteride, and other treatments.

      community 24M - Dut + Min not working. How cooked am I?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 24-year-old is struggling with hair loss despite using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and considering a hair transplant. They are advised to continue medication, possibly increase dosages, and explore additional treatments like tretinoin and tacrolimus.

      community 9 months - 0.5mg DUT - 5mg Oral Min

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 9 months of using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 5mg oral Minoxidil for hair loss. The conversation discusses the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community (42M) 6 years Fin > Dut > Dut + Oral Min

      in Progress Pictures  405 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 42-year-old man used finasteride for three years, switched to dutasteride, and added oral minoxidil, resulting in stabilized hair loss and some regrowth, especially with dutasteride. He experienced no side effects and plans to consider a hair transplant in the future.

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

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 1 week 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 a topical that combines MIN, FIN and DUT

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discusses a topical treatment combining Minoxidil, Betamethasone Valerate, Canrenone, Finasteride, and Dutasteride for hair loss. The treatment is RX-only and provided by a dermatologist.

      community 26, 6 month progress on dut + min

      in Progress Pictures  45 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared their 6-month progress using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvements without significant side effects. They currently use 0.5mg oral dutasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week.

      community Progress 23M / 9 months dut / 8 months min

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 23-year-old shared progress pictures after 9 months of using dutasteride and 8 months of applying minoxidil once daily due to scalp psoriasis. Users complimented the results and discussed lighting effects on hair appearance.

      community Transformation dut+min 8months

      in Is this regrowth?  15 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil for 8 months, resulting in hair regrowth. Some users suggest dropping the topical minoxidil.

      community 22 M current protocol: dut+microneedling+min

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 22-year-old is using a hair loss treatment protocol including dutasteride, microneedling, 10% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical, a healthy diet, and a hair multivitamin. Users discuss the effectiveness of microneedling and the intensity of the treatment.

      community 2Y 5M on dut, ask me anything

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  130 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride without side effects, starting with finasteride and not using minoxidil or dermarolling. They attributed success to a unique genetic response to DHT blockers but did not share their full regimen, frustrating others.

      community Should I switch to dut and oral min?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is considering switching from finasteride to daily dutasteride and adding oral minoxidil to their current regimen of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling due to a lack of progress in hair regrowth. They are seeking advice on whether this change could make a difference.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community Taking fin for 2 years, should I swap to dut?

      in General  98 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride inconsistently for 2 years and minoxidil for 6 months without seeing hair growth. They are considering switching to dutasteride and restarting minoxidil to address thinning at the right temple, with advice suggesting consistent use for better results.

      community 3 months on dut plus oral min 5mg

      in Is this regrowth?  388 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride and increased their oral minoxidil dose to 5mg daily, resulting in significant hair regrowth in three months. They stopped using tretinoin and reported minimal hair shedding and noticeable new hair growth.