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      community Ferritin, iron and testosterone

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      Dutasteride may affect testosterone levels, leading to high ferritin and iron levels, which can cause hair loss. High ferritin might be linked to past heavy drinking or hemochromatosis.

      community Shedding on pyri (KX-826) is this normal?

      in Update  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced increased shedding after adding KX-826 to their long-term finasteride and minoxidil regimen. Another user reported mild side effects from KX-826, such as stomach and testicle pain.
      Anyone switch from fin to dut and then quit?

      community Anyone switch from fin to dut and then quit?

      in General  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced mental side effects from both oral and topical finasteride and is considering trying dutasteride or liposomal topical finasteride. They are concerned about potential worsening of hair loss if they quit dutasteride.

      community FYI: Amazon one gives DUT prescriptions.

      in Treatment  124 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride can be obtained through Amazon for $13.60 a month with Prime, and some users prefer it over finasteride due to its effectiveness and similar side effects. Finasteride is also available for $16 for a 3-month supply, and some users report no side effects, while others experience issues like tenderness and swelling.

      community European finasteride difference

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  102 upvotes 3 months ago
      Topical finasteride in Europe is often seen as less effective than oral forms, with users suggesting alternative application methods for better results. Many prefer oral finasteride due to cost and effectiveness.

      community Solution vehicle used by compounding pharmacy

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.

      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 My current stack/personal program

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using RU58841, Revivogen, Regenepure ketoconazole shampoo, and plans to use a stimufield cap to address hair loss. They aim to avoid finasteride and minoxidil while hoping to stop hair loss and regrow hair.

      community Long Term Dutasteride experiences wanted!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 6 months ago
      Users discuss their experiences with dutasteride for hair loss, noting varying results such as regrowth, shedding, and side effects. Some users also mention using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, with mixed outcomes on hair quality and side effects.

      community Needling project, I'm needling half of my head

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A person is experimenting with microneedling on one temple while using Minoxidil to address hair loss. They plan to needle weekly and apply Minoxidil twice daily, avoiding application around needling sessions.

      community 7 months progress on dutasteride and oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  157 upvotes 3 years ago
      , so you could even mix them EdgeLord19941: Yeah I might do that in the future. Finasteride has been great for me and I don’t want to stop taking it. This conversation is about a user named EdgeLord19941 who experienced great success with his hair loss treatment regimen of 0.5mg daily dutasteride, 5mg daily oral minoxidil, and microneedling once every 7-14 days at 1.5mm with no side effects, as seen through their seven month progress photos. They discussed potentially switching between finasteride and dutasteride after one year if necessary.

      community from fin to dut; from oral to topical minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and from oral to topical minoxidil, noticing better hair regrowth with the new regimen. They experienced no side effects from dutasteride and found topical minoxidil more effective than oral.

      community 18M 8 months progress 40mg daily dut stack

      in Progress Pictures  112 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old is using a high-dose hair loss treatment with 40mg daily dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and topical bicalutamide. Despite health risk concerns, especially liver issues, they report hair regrowth progress and intend to continue the regimen.

      community Put P5P in my shampoo, reduced itch a lot!

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user added P5P (vitamin B6) to their shampoo to reduce scalp itch, which improved significantly. They have been using finasteride for hair loss but are exploring additional treatments like topical antiandrogens and prolactin inhibitors.

      community Haunting study is making me considering cycling fin/dut

      in Research/Science  158 upvotes 10 months ago
      Concerns about the long-term effects of dutasteride and finasteride on fertility, with discussions on cycling these medications to mitigate risks. The conversation highlights skepticism about study methodologies and the importance of weighing treatment risks against potential fertility issues.

      community Starting Propecia with pre-existing erecticle dysfunction

      in Finasteride  5 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 19-year-old with diffuse hair thinning and erectile dysfunction is considering starting Propecia (finasteride) while already using a minoxidil solution with anti-androgens. Concerns are raised about the psychological nature of erectile dysfunction and the potential systemic effects of anti-androgens, with suggestions to address porn addiction and consult a doctor about hormone therapy.

      community Losing ground on dut for 1.5y daily

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using 0.5mg Dutasteride daily and topical Minoxidil but is experiencing worsening hair density and is considering switching to Finasteride, increasing the Dutasteride dose, or adding RU58841. They are also considering microneedling and have concerns about the effectiveness of generic Dutasteride compared to branded versions.

      community 22M- 2 month progress on min fin and oral dut

      in Progress Pictures  177 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old male shares his 2-month progress using a regimen of 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 1.5mm dermarolling weekly, a daily multivitamin, and a topical serum with 10% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride. He reports impressive hair regrowth, especially at the hairline, and has experienced no sexual side effects.