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community Has anyone had positive experiences with Dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 21 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride is generally considered more effective than finasteride for hair regrowth and thickening, despite some negative anecdotal reports. Users report thicker hair and better skin with dutasteride, and some believe negative reviews are due to advanced alopecia or impatience with the shedding process.

community Autoimmune disease and balding

in Update 12 upvotes 2 years ago

A user diagnosed with Crohn's disease is concerned it might contribute to balding. They have been using keto shampoo, finasteride, and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair but not significantly.

community 2500-3000 grafts. 6 months post op. 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil bid.

in Transplants 3173 upvotes 2 years ago

A user named "Redbone2222" shares their positive experience with a hair transplant procedure of 2500-3000 grafts, along with the use of 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil. They express satisfaction with the results and believe that finasteride has been more effective for them than minoxidil.

community 26, i was cool w shaving bald but I wanted to hold on for a little longer. Just topical min and rosemary shampoo.

in Progress Pictures 688 upvotes 2 years ago

The post and conversation are about a user's successful regrowth of hair using topical minoxidil and rosemary shampoo. Other users discuss the potential limitations of minoxidil and recommend using finasteride to maintain hair growth.

community Quitting minox - going for alternatives

in Minoxidil 4 upvotes 4 years ago

The user stopped using minoxidil due to side effects and is trying alternatives like vitamin D supplementation, scalp massages, cold showers, oil treatments, zinc shampoo, and dermarolling. They report improved scalp health and some new hair growth, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of these methods.

community Holding out for a miracle drug

in Is this regrowth? 56 upvotes 4 weeks ago

A 41-year-old male has been using a combination of treatments for hair regrowth, including finasteride, minoxidil, a laser cap, ketoconazole shampoo, and rosemary oil, with some progress noted. He is maintaining his current regimen in hopes of a future miracle drug while considering hair transplants and other treatments like dutasteride and copper peptides.

community Will PP405 need to be used indefinitely, like minoxidil?

in Research/Science 31 upvotes 8 months ago

PP405 may not need daily use like minoxidil, but finasteride might still be needed to maintain hair regrowth. PP405 reawakens dormant hair follicles, potentially offering a long-term solution, though not a permanent cure.

community How much better is dut compared to fin?

in Chat 35 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride is often more effective than finasteride for blocking DHT, but results vary and some may experience side effects. Combining minoxidil with either medication can improve hair regrowth, but switching doesn't guarantee better results for everyone.

community (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

in Chat 1 upvotes 1 year ago

Saw palmetto can help reduce DHT levels and may work in combination with other supplements like beta sitosterol and pygume, but it's less effective than finasteride. Additional treatments like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essential oils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.

community 5 month regrowth (5 months fin, 3 month oral min)

in Treatment 775 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their 5-month progress using Finasteride (1mg daily) and 3 months on Oral Minoxidil (5mg daily) for hair regrowth, reporting significant improvement and no side effects. They experienced initial shedding with Minoxidil but saw substantial regrowth, encouraging others to try these treatments.

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