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      community Should I switch from fin to dut? (21 y/o diffuse thinner)

      in General  134 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing diffuse thinning is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride after using topical and oral minoxidil and finasteride. They have seen some regrowth but are concerned about overall density loss, especially at the crown.

      community I’m taking Veradermics VDPHL01 - AMA

      in Treatment  174 upvotes 1 month ago
      A participant using Veradermics VDPHL01, an extended-release oral minoxidil, experienced significant hair regrowth from Norwood 6 to Norwood 3V without side effects. They plan to use dutasteride after the treatment to maintain results.

      community Results 2.5 mg dut and miniature hairs.

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been taking 2.5 mg of dutasteride for 6 months and using minoxidil topically for 3 years but hasn't seen significant hair regrowth, only a slight decrease in hair loss. Suggestions include switching to oral minoxidil, adding microneedling, or using growth agonists like bimatoprost to improve results.

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

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 2 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 1 year of .5mg oral dut, .3% topical fin and 6% topical min everyday

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  88 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old is experiencing hair thinning despite using 0.5mg oral dutasteride, 0.3% topical finasteride, and 6% topical minoxidil daily for a year. They are considering increasing dutasteride dosage and exploring other treatments like microneedling and KX 826, while seeking further medical opinions on their condition.

      community Can someone help me understand my blood test results?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is taking 1mg Dutasteride, 2.5mg oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil, 28mg iron, vitamin D3 + K2, and Selenium daily. They are concerned about their receding hairline despite good hair density and crown.

      community finasteride vs "natural" DHT blockers

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses challenges in obtaining finasteride in the Netherlands and explores alternatives like natural DHT blockers and topical finasteride. Suggestions include consulting different doctors or dermatologists and considering cost-effective options like cutting higher-dose tablets.

      community 10 Month Nuclear Stack Progress Update

      in Progress Pictures  151 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a treatment regimen including finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, red light therapy, microneedling, and various supplements. They switched from dutasteride to finasteride due to side effects and reported improved results and well-being.

      community Attacking DHT synergistically both locally at the scalp and systemically = Greater Success??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil for three years without success and is considering adding topical Finasteride or Dutasteride to target DHT both locally and systemically. Other users suggest sticking to a consistent treatment plan, exploring different combinations, and considering other factors like potential misdiagnosis or inconsistent medication use.

      community 18mo progress - topical fin/min + oral min/dut

      in Progress Pictures  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride/minoxidil and oral minoxidil/dutasteride, with some mild side effects that diminished over time. They plan to add microneedling to their regimen and have seen hair shedding cycles every six months, followed by thicker regrowth.

      community 8 months of 0.5 mg dut daily, 14 months of 5 mg oral min

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily for 8 months and 5 mg oral minoxidil for 14 months to address hair thinning. Despite some users seeing no change or improvement, the user feels their hairline density has decreased and corners have worsened.

      community Two-year update - dut, min, niz, 1.5mm roller

      in Progress Pictures  513 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a two-year update on their hair loss treatment using dutasteride (0.5mg/day), minoxidil (Kirkland topical foam 2x/day), a 1.5mm derma roller every other week, and a daily multivitamin with biotin. They reported significant hair regrowth with no side effects, emphasizing the importance of consistency and a healthy lifestyle.

      community Is this the nuclear stack? Wanna go from NW3 to NW1 at the age of 23

      in Treatment  19 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is considering an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, tretinoin, microneedling, keto shampoo, laser comb, and PRP injections. Suggestions include simplifying the routine, possibly increasing minoxidil dosage, and considering alternatives like RU58841, while cautioning against using estrogen due to potential side effects.

      community What can I expect from dut? Diffuse thinner

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over three years without satisfactory results for hair thinning. They have started using dutasteride and added RU58841 seven months ago but have not seen improvements yet.

      community Still losing on 0.5mg dut and 2.5 mg oral minox

      in General  102 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily. They are considering increasing the dutasteride dosage or maintaining the current routine.

      community 1 year progression dut+minox...

      in Progress Pictures  589 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's one-year hair loss treatment using dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, ketoconazole, tretinoin, and PRP. Users discuss treatment effectiveness, potential issues with diffuse thinning, and sourcing affordable treatments.

      community Dut/min gave me hope. What do you guys think?

      in Progress Pictures  52 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 36-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and keto shampoo, and plans a hair transplant for further improvement. Despite progress, they seek hairline restoration and have scheduled a transplant of 3,000 grafts.

      community (Serious) Updates and discussion, new treatments in development

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling are currently the best treatments for hair loss. New treatments like TDM-105795, GT20029, PP405, HMI 115, Tsuji, Scube 3, RU, JW0061, Topilutamide, and verteporfin show promise but have uncertain timelines.

      community Time for that update again. After 4mos of fin/min/microneedling

      in Update  54 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is updating on their hair loss treatment progress after 4 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil spray, and weekly 1mm dermarolling. The crown area is slowly improving, with a smaller bald spot radius compared to the previous month.

      community Well boys... I've joined the Master Race

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  31 upvotes 2 months ago
      Finasteride has been effective for maintaining hair density, but due to a slight dip in temple hair, the user switched to dutasteride as an additional measure. Users discuss varying experiences with side effects from finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, highlighting that reactions can differ significantly among individuals.

      community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  311 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.

      community 3 months progress on dutasteride and oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  61 upvotes 3 years ago
      EdgeLord19941's progress with hair loss medication, which includes 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 5mg oral minoxidil daily and microneedling with an electronic pen once every 7-14 days at 1.5mm. There have been positive results reported within 3 months of following this regimen with no major side effects.