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      community Hair loss - Blood work (High DHEAS)

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.

      community DUPA hair loss - What's the real deal ?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 25-year-old male with DUPA (diffuse thinning including the donor area) has not seen improvement after 14 months on finasteride. He's considering switching to dutasteride (DUT) after advice from a hair loss YouTuber and is also contemplating trying RU58841.

      community Does anyone know of the actual effectiveness of the DP2 inhibitors?

      in Question  5 upvotes 8 years ago
      Setipiprant and Fevipiprant are questioned for their effectiveness in hair maintenance, with skepticism due to lack of convincing results beyond vellus hair growth. The user is satisfied with Minoxidil and Finasteride but is curious about the potential of DP2 inhibitors.

      community My DHT levels while being on DUT for a year

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  30 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the ineffectiveness of tablet forms of dutasteride for hair loss due to poor absorption compared to soft gel capsules. It suggests switching to FDA-approved soft gel capsules for better results, as tablets may not adequately suppress DHT levels.

      community 17 months dut + min + 2800 grafts (5 months)

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared progress on hair restoration using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and 2800 grafts, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and coverage. They discussed the importance of continuing DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride post-transplant to prevent further hair thinning.

      community 15years fin user switching to dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  37 upvotes 1 month ago
      A long-term finasteride user is considering switching to dutasteride due to hair loss progression. Users share experiences with switching, noting side effects and varying effectiveness, with some experiencing shedding and others maintaining their hairline.

      community 2.5mg Dut users - Assembly and share your story!

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 week ago
      Dutasteride is considered more effective than finasteride for hair loss, with some users increasing the dose to 2.5mg daily for better results. Experiences vary, with some seeing regrowth and others not, and side effects are a concern.
      DUT 0.5mg I need help from the experienced please!

      community DUT 0.5mg I need help from the experienced please!

      in General  128 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is considering starting dutasteride (DUT) 0.5mg for hair loss due to lack of access to finasteride and is concerned about potential side effects. They seek guidance on whether to begin this treatment.

      community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”

      in Chat  46 upvotes 3 years ago
      How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.

      community My experience switching to Dut

      in Progress Pictures  95 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the transition from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, with positive results reported by the original poster. Users share experiences with these treatments, noting varying effectiveness and side effects.

      community Oral DUT 0.5/ Oral MIN 5mg daily + occ MN

      in Progress Pictures  56 upvotes 3 days ago
      The user experienced hair recovery using oral dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 5 mg daily, considering increasing dutasteride dosage but concerned about cost and effectiveness. They noted progress and discussed alternatives like hair transplants and other medications.

      community PP405 - hair stem cell stimulation

      in Research/Science  52 upvotes 2 years ago
      PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation in humans with moderate hair loss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.

      community 6 month update on DUT AND minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a regimen of dutasteride (DUT) and topical minoxidil (1ml once a day) for six months, resulting in hair regrowth and increased thickness. The user reports no side effects and mentions that the shedding phase lasted about a month.

      community 40 year old, dut, 3.5 month result

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 40-year-old shared progress pictures showing results after 3.5 months of using dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation likely discusses this specific treatment and its effects on hair regrowth.

      community People who tolerate dut better than fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride may have fewer side effects than finasteride, with some users experiencing better hair maintenance. Experiences vary, with some preferring dutasteride for fewer side effects, while others see no significant hair improvement.

      community Just received my 2 Deoxy D Ribose wish me luck🫡

      in Treatment  246 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is trying 2-deoxy-D-ribose with distilled water for hair growth, observing new hair and skin pigmentation changes. Others compare it to Minoxidil, expressing interest and caution about its effectiveness and safety.

      community Has anyone experienced this? Loss of density with DUT. please help

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to hair density loss, prompting consideration of returning to finasteride. Consistency with dutasteride and adding RU58841 did not prevent the loss, and users suggest giving dutasteride more time or consulting a dermatologist.

      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.