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      community Finasteride sides succes story (AMA)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their experience with finasteride, reporting severe side effects like erectile dysfunction and watery semen, which improved after stopping the medication. They emphasized the risks of finasteride and decided not to resume its use despite hair loss stabilization.

      community Switched from fin 1mg to dut 0.5mg

      in Is this regrowth?  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced noticeable hair regrowth without side effects, though some users questioned the necessity of such a potent treatment given the minimal hair loss. The conversation also touched on potential side effects of dutasteride, such as reduced sperm quality, but the user reported no issues.

      community 21 month progress (fin 1.25mg/daily) for

      in Progress Pictures  121 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride 1.25mg daily and a Capillus RX laser cap, with no side effects. Improvement was noticed after 9 months, and shedding stopped after the initial 4-5 months.

      community Here's an actual crazy dut shed

      in Update  273 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and from topical to oral minoxidil, experiencing significant hair shedding. They plan to continue this regimen for a year before deciding on any changes.

      community Taking fin on empty stomach

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Finasteride can be taken with or without food, but taking it with coffee on an empty stomach might cause diarrhea. It's generally safe to take finasteride at any time of the day.

      community 3 Years on Fin, 1 Year on Dut.

      in Progress Pictures  260 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after experiencing significant hair shedding, and is also using oral minoxidil. Dutasteride helped stop the shedding, but it's too early to determine if it will reverse hair loss.

      community Finasteride 1 mg daily vs Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      Switching from finasteride 1mg daily to dutasteride 0.5mg daily may offer better hair regrowth. However, if finasteride is effective, fully switching to dutasteride is not advised; instead, adding dutasteride once a week could be beneficial.

      community (42M) 6 years Fin > Dut > Dut + Oral Min

      in Progress Pictures  410 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 42-year-old man used finasteride for three years, switched to dutasteride, and added oral minoxidil, resulting in stabilized hair loss and some regrowth, especially with dutasteride. He experienced no side effects and plans to consider a hair transplant in the future.

      community Finasteride nuking 85%+ dht levels update

      in Update  26 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user discovered their previous hair loss medication was counterfeit and switched to Propecia, which significantly lowered their DHT levels. They plan to continue using Propecia and add oral Minoxidil to their routine for better results.

      community 18 months finasteride. 26M, started at 24

      in Progress Pictures  189 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old has seen hair improvement after 18 months on finasteride, with no side effects, and is considering switching to dutasteride despite difficulty obtaining a prescription. They also use dermastamping and are hesitant to try minoxidil, preferring to explore dutasteride first.

      community Finasteride vs Dutasteride: The Science

      in Research/Science  168 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation compares Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss treatment, discussing their effectiveness and side effects. Users share personal results and consider combining treatments like Dutasteride with RU58841.

      community Maintenance dose of Finisteride

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low doses of finasteride, even as low as 0.25 mg, can effectively prevent hair loss without significantly lowering DHT levels. Combining finasteride with natural DHT-lowering solutions may achieve similar results to higher doses.

      community Losing ground on dut for 1.5y daily

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 11 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 17 month finasteride update (title)

      in Progress Pictures  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride since November 2023, which improved their hair and confidence, and they plan to switch to dutasteride and get a hair transplant. They noticed hair thickening after 3-4 months on finasteride and are considering oral dutasteride and minoxidil for further improvement.

      community PRP + GFC for hair regrowth?..

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A dermatologist recommended PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate) for pattern baldness, but online sources suggest they may not be effective. The user is seeking opinions on these treatments.

      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 Success without fin/dut??? Anyone? Please help :(

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, including topical treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, CB-03-01, and dutasteride. Users also mention other options like alfatradiol, topical caffeine, and mesotherapy, while expressing concerns about side effects and the effectiveness of these treatments.