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community First time at the barber since 9 months.

in Chat 65 upvotes 2 years ago

A person shared their experience of going to the barber for the first time in 9 months after starting treatment with finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Another person related to this experience and mentioned they also started these treatments and previously used topical minoxidil with little effect.

community Topical Fin +Min dose correction

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 years ago

A user experiencing side effects from a 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride topical solution for hair loss reduced their dosage due to numbness and pain in the lower body and is seeking advice on dosage and alternatives like redensyl. They are concerned about the side effects of both medications and are considering adjusting the dose or switching treatments.

community Is Consequence of Quiting FIN like Quitting Minoxidil, or is it like Tretinoin / Retinol

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 2 years ago

If you stop taking finasteride after 10 years, hair loss will resume at the rate it would have without treatment. Minoxidil cessation can cause immediate and significant shedding.

community Dutasteride is possibly BETTER for the brain than Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 23 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride may be better for the brain than Finasteride, potentially increasing dopamine levels and causing fewer side effects. For those switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride to prevent hair loss, it's recommended to continue Finasteride for 3-4 months while starting Dutasteride to avoid shedding due to Dutasteride's long half-life.

community Help!! Finasteride stopped worked after 3 week break

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who had success with finasteride for hair loss for 4-5 years experienced shedding after a 3-week break. They tried various treatments including different finasteride brands, dutasteride, topical treatments, and supplements, but are still facing hair loss.

community Been taking Fin for 10 months and have no results whatsoever

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 2 years ago

A user has been taking Finasteride for hair loss for 10 months with no results and is considering whether it's due to seasonal shedding or the medication not working. Other users suggest that the dosage might be too low, that some people don't respond to Finasteride, and recommend trying Minoxidil or Dutasteride.

community I’ve lost about 50% of my hair in 5 months. This is after 2 years of fin

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 16 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is experiencing significant hair thinning and scalp discomfort after two years on finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride. Another person suggests that scalp inflammation might be the cause and recommends a YouTube channel for more information.

community Can aromatase inhibitors make dutasteride/finasteride useless?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibitors with dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss, which can prevent testosterone from turning into estrogen but may lead to increased DHT and potentially make finasteride less effective. There's concern about proper dosing and side effects like gynecomastia and emotional changes.

community Is dut worth trying if fin did absolutely nothing?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses whether to try dutasteride for hair loss if finasteride had no effect. Users suggest dutasteride might be more effective as it is stronger and blocks more types of DHT.

community Let's be clear, does Finasteride stop MPB as long as it's taken?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 170 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride is believed to slow down hair loss significantly, but may not completely stop it for everyone. Effectiveness and duration vary by individual, with some users experiencing positive results for over 10 years, while others see less benefit.

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