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      community Scalp Biopsy Results - Almost 2 Years Dutasteride, Still Worsening

      in Update  24 upvotes 9 months ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride are not effectively stopping hair loss for some users, despite long-term use. Some are considering or using RU58841, pyrilutamide, and other treatments like microneedling, while also managing seborrheic dermatitis with diet and topical solutions.

      community the "its so over / we're so back" pendulum

      in Chat  180 upvotes 1 year ago
      People with hair loss experience emotional struggles and body dysmorphia. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are used, but results vary and can take time.

      community What time between shedding phases?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, microneedling, RU58841, and tretinoin for hair loss. They are experiencing shedding but notice new hair growth and are curious about the timing of future shedding phases.

      community Scarring Alopecia and NSAIDs?

      in Female  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user suspects scarring alopecia and is exploring NSAIDs and turmeric/pepper for inflammation-related hair loss, having experienced burning and thinning with finasteride and testosterone reduction. They are seeking feedback while unable to afford a dermatologist.

      community Transition from Baby Hair to Normal Hair?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  33 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the slow transition from baby hair to normal hair while using finasteride and transitioning to dutasteride, with progress except for the crown area. It's mentioned that hair thickening can take years, with each growth cycle potentially making the hair thicker, and this process can span over 6 months or more.
      Eliminate/Confirm AGA based on blood report

      community Eliminate/Confirm AGA based on blood report

      in General  126 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 19-year-old male with no family history of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is experiencing hair loss and considering using a topical minoxidil and finasteride mixture. Despite low vitamin D levels and normal DHT serum levels, he seeks confirmation of AGA before starting treatment.

      community Is 2years+ telogen effluvium possible?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been losing hair for over two years despite taking dutasteride and RU58841, even increasing dutasteride to 2.5mg. They are questioning if their hair loss could be due to telogen effluvium instead.

      community Shedding whilst on Dut and topical min

      in Chat  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 26-year-old from the UK is experiencing increased hair thinning despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and possibly RU58841, while seeking advice on managing side effects and exploring other options.

      community Losing ground after 1.5 years on DUT. Any suggestions?

      in Treatment 3 weeks ago
      The user has been using oral dutasteride (DUT) for 1.5 years but is experiencing hair thinning again and is considering increasing the dose or adding topical treatments like RU58841, despite concerns about side effects. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil or waiting to see if the thinning is just a temporary shed.

      community 16month progress on crazy stack

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using a strong combination of hair loss treatments for 16 months, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU-58841, but their hair loss has worsened. They're questioning whether their high testosterone levels or residual scalp DHT are causing further hair loss, with a reply suggesting that even small amounts of DHT can cause hair loss if one is sensitive to it.

      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 Could Finasteride theoretically induce chronic telogen effluvium?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced continuous hair shedding for 13 months after starting finasteride, suspecting it might cause chronic telogen effluvium, and considered switching to dutasteride or stopping medication. Other users suggested that finasteride doesn't cause hair loss, recommending dutasteride for more aggressive hair loss, while some advised against stopping medication.

      community Extreme shedding after ~1 year on 5% topical minoxidil — normal or problem?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 17-year-old using 5% topical minoxidil experienced significant hair shedding after a year, possibly due to a "synchronization shed" and deficiencies in vitamin D and iron. Recommendations include continuing minoxidil, optimizing vitamin D and iron levels, and reducing tretinoin use if scalp irritation occurs.

      community 2 years on treatment (stack update)

      in Progress Pictures  461 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Estradiol Valerate injections as part of hormone replacement therapy for transitioning. They experienced significant hair improvement and personal satisfaction but caution against this approach for non-transitioning individuals due to irreversible changes.

      community Just saw a post from a hyper responder to topical minoxidil and wanted to show my experience.

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 1-year and 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 0.5mg Dutasteride daily, topical and then oral Minoxidil, and microneedling, noting hair darkening and some side effects like watery semen and testicular pain. Despite initial setbacks after switching to oral Minoxidil, they are seeing progress and plan to increase the dosage.

      community Fellas i think it might be happening

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced continuous shedding but is now seeing some regrowth. Others shared similar experiences, noting that shedding can continue but hair often improves over time with dutasteride.

      community Am i showing signs of regrowth/stabilisation???

      in Is this regrowth?  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been taking oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and biotin for 3 months and noticed changes in hair texture, suggesting potential regrowth or stabilization. Baby hairs and increased hair density are seen as positive signs.

      community Polydopamine Synergizes with Quercetin Nanosystem to Reshape the Perifollicular Microenvironment for Accelerating Hair Regrowth in Androgenetic Alopecia.

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A quercetin-encapsulated and polydopamine-integrated nanosystem (PDA@QLipo) shows promise for treating androgenetic alopecia by reshaping the perifollicular microenvironment, outperforming minoxidil in hair regeneration. The nanosystem promotes cell proliferation, hair follicle renewal, and recovery by scavenging reactive oxygen species and enhancing neovascularity.

      community Did I make some Progress (real question)!?

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user noticed temple recession and front thinning. Their treatment includes microneedling, topical minoxidil and finasteride, biotin, zinc, selenium, vitamin D3, rosemary oil, and specific shampoos.

      community Min/Dut/Fin Update (Plateaued)

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user reports that their hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling has plateaued, with no significant additional regrowth. They have stopped using creatine to simplify their regimen and are relieved with the current state compared to before treatment.

      community progress from april 2024 to june 2025

      in Progress Pictures  170 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's impressive hair recovery over 14 months using 0.5mg dutasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, saw palmetto shampoo, and occasional microneedling. The results are highly praised by others, with many expressing admiration and hope for similar outcomes.

      community Is this regrowth? 80 days in...

      in Is this regrowth?  56 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair regrowth using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, with some users noticing new hair growth. The original poster also takes protein, biotin, and vitamin D supplements and prefers topical treatments due to concerns about side effects from oral finasteride.

      community Topical dutasteride results 7 weeks progress

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A 22-year-old male is using topical dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss, experiencing some side effects like mild ball pain and initial shedding but seeing progress in hair thickness. He plans to increase the dutasteride dose and has tried various treatments, including finasteride and RU58841, with differing side effects.