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      community Why take Dut only once a week?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses using dutasteride once a week to boost finasteride's effectiveness in treating hair loss, with some users reporting fewer side effects and cost savings. Others share experiences with different dosages and combinations, including minoxidil and topical treatments, to find a balance between effectiveness and side effects.

      community Dut only 0.5 mg, age 30 to 32,

      in Progress Pictures  106 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their experience using dutasteride for hair loss, noting subtle improvements and thicker hair without significant regrowth. They did not use finasteride or minoxidil, and experienced occasional shedding but no side effects.

      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 Dut, 0.5mg once a day and never stop

      in Progress Pictures  431 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (0.5 mg daily) for hair loss, with additional treatments like minoxidil, derma rolling, and nizoral shampoo. The user reports positive progress over two years with no significant side effects, emphasizing the importance of consistency and patience.

      community Overdosage in Prescription for both Dut and Min?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user was prescribed a combination of 0.6mg dutasteride, 5mg minoxidil, and 1mg zinc daily for hair loss, which is higher than standard doses. Other users suggest starting with lower doses, especially for minoxidil, and recommend seeking a second opinion.

      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 36yo male, NW6, 2.5mth dut/minox

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old male using dutasteride and minoxidil has seen significant hair regrowth, confirmed by a dermatologist and supported by before-and-after photos. He plans to increase his oral minoxidil dosage and add dermapen to his routine.

      community Efficacy of Dut at 0.5mg VS 1mg VS 2.5mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      Higher doses of dutasteride, such as 2.5mg, are more effective at reducing scalp DHT than 0.5mg, but are costly and inconvenient. A 1mg dose is considered a more affordable and practical option, though its efficacy is uncertain.

      community Experience with DUT 3x a week?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 2 months ago
      Using dutasteride 0.5mg three times a week may be more effective than daily finasteride for hair regrowth, but experiences vary, with some users reporting side effects like anxiety and mood swings. Others suggest combining finasteride with dutasteride initially, while some find topical minoxidil more tolerable.

      community On DUT 2 years , am I maintaining ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride 0.5mg daily two years ago and has experienced hair maintenance and slight thickening without side effects. The user's libido increased after switching, and they are not using minoxidil.

      community 8 month difference dut & oral min. Face says it all 🤣

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone's hair growth progress after using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for eight months, with users commenting on the increased hair density and volume. Some users are skeptical, but the original poster insists there is a significant improvement in hair density.

      community M25 Dutasteride is the best thing that ever happened to me

      in Update  90 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 25-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride, experiencing significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality after 6 months, taking it three times a week. The user stopped finasteride entirely, citing dutasteride's longer half-life as more effective.

      community 21m dut+min+ket (roughly) 1 year of progress

      in Progress Pictures  241 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over a year using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. He noted improvements despite irregular application and mentioned that his hair is now thicker, with a previously bald spot completely gone.

      community DHT before and after from .5mg DUT once a week

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced improved libido and erections after reducing DHT levels with 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week, despite previous side effects from finasteride. They are also on testosterone replacement therapy and have not noticed major personality changes.

      community two months on 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2ddr)

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) combined with minoxidil, with some users noting new hair growth. The original poster has been using minoxidil for 12 years and is considering combining 2DDR with finasteride, despite past side effects.

      community Dutasteride thrice weekly beats finasteride. But daily?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  31 upvotes 6 months ago
      Dutasteride taken three times a week is more effective for hair regrowth than daily finasteride, with fewer side effects. Some users combine dutasteride and finasteride for better results, while others prefer dutasteride alone due to its longer half-life and potential fertility concerns.

      community 5mg min 0.5mg dut - temple regrowth but ravaged crown? 28M

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing temple regrowth but crown thinning while using 5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride. The shedding phase is seen as a positive sign of treatment effectiveness, with expectations of noticeable improvements around 6 to 12 months.

      community Is 2.5 mg of dut even worth it?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      Higher doses of dutasteride, like 2.5 mg, may offer more hair growth than 0.5 mg, but the difference is not significant for most people. Many users find 0.5 mg effective, and increasing the dose is often unnecessary unless experiencing severe hair loss.

      community Dut is duting ig. 1 year progress.

      in Progress Pictures  430 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, along with microneedling and ketoconazole, to treat hair loss, showing significant progress over a year. Side effects mentioned include brain fog, watery semen, and facial dryness.

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

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 1 year 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.