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community Will be transition to dutasteride shortly.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 12 upvotes 3 years ago

A user who had good results with finasteride and minoxidil for three years experienced sudden hair thinning and is switching to dutasteride combined with oral minoxidil and vitamin D3, and starting caffeine topicals. Some responses suggest the hair loss could be a synchronized shedding and advise patience, while others share their own positive experiences with dutasteride.

community Should I start fin with these blood tests?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 years ago

A 25-year-old male is concerned about his blood test results, particularly the low percentage of free testosterone, and is questioning whether starting finasteride for hair loss might worsen this issue. He also notes a slight vitamin D deficiency and lack of sleep before the test.

community Finasteride topical formulation (pharmacy vs stemoxydine)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.

community 0.25 % fin and 0.25% dut together topically

in Treatment 3 upvotes 6 months ago

The user is dissatisfied with the results of using 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil for hair thinning and is considering a topical treatment combining finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, caffeine, and latanoprost. Another user suggests that high topical concentrations can lead to systemic exposure and recommends using oral dutasteride and microdosing topical finasteride.

community Can aromatase inhibitors make dutasteride/finasteride useless?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibitors with dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss, which can prevent testosterone from turning into estrogen but may lead to increased DHT and potentially make finasteride less effective. There's concern about proper dosing and side effects like gynecomastia and emotional changes.

community 10 months dut 0.5mg and oral min 3mg - what’s my next move?

in Progress Pictures 3 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatment progress using dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 3mg. Suggestions include adding topical minoxidil with tretinoin and considering micro needling or micro stamping for further improvement.

community Oral Minoxidil and the "Facial Bloating" - what the research actually says

in Minoxidil 38 upvotes 2 months ago

Oral minoxidil can cause rare facial bloating, especially at higher doses and in women. Reducing sodium intake, drinking more water, and adjusting the dose can help manage side effects.

community 1.5 yrs on min+ fin. Dut switch?

in Is this regrowth? 24 upvotes 3 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 19M Experiencing Excessive Shedding on Fin and Dut, Seeking Advice

in Basic Questions 161 upvotes 4 months ago

A 19-year-old is experiencing excessive hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. They are seeking advice on why these treatments aren't working and if their current regimen is appropriate.

community How to reverse "Dutasteride face"?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 6 months ago

The user experienced facial puffiness after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, which they believe is due to dutasteride. They are seeking advice on reversing this effect, considering factors like diet, exercise, and potential hormonal changes.

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