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      community 6 years on Finasteride/Dutasteride gratitude post

      in Update  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 6-year experience with hair loss treatments, starting with Finasteride, then switching to Dutasteride, and adding Oral Minoxidil. They reported positive results, maintaining their hair above baseline and expressing gratitude for discovering these treatments early.

      community 8 months of 0.5 mg dut daily, 14 months of 5 mg oral min

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily for 8 months and 5 mg oral minoxidil for 14 months to address hair thinning. Despite some users seeing no change or improvement, the user feels their hairline density has decreased and corners have worsened.

      community 2 months on oral finasteride and minoxidil

      in Treatment  40 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 42-year-old is using 1.25 mg finasteride and 3 mg minoxidil for hair loss, noticing fine baby hairs after two months. Users suggest patience, considering dutasteride, and discuss potential side effects and hair transplant options.

      community Should I get on oral minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses hair shedding after stopping topical minoxidil and considers switching to oral minoxidil as a treatment. Users share experiences with oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and the potential benefits of combining treatments to manage hair loss.

      community M33 - 3 months of oral minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  59 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3 months of using 2.5mg oral minoxidil but also noticed unwanted body hair growth. Suggestions included switching to dutasteride or adding finasteride to address hair loss more effectively.

      community 7 Months of 0.4 mg Dutasteride and 2 mg Minoxidil

      in Update  104 upvotes 2 months ago
      OP used 0.4 mg Dutasteride and 2 mg Minoxidil for 7 months, seeing significant hair density improvement without a noticeable shedding phase. OP takes a combined oral pill from Musely and is in their early forties.

      community 7 month 5mg Oral Minoxidil progress pictures

      in Progress Pictures  143 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using 5mg Oral Minoxidil since July 2025 and 1mg Finasteride daily since 2022 to address hair loss, particularly on the crown. They are considering additional treatments like Dutasteride and possibly a hair transplant in the future.

      community Best addition to oral fin and topical min after stopping RU?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 29-year-old male experienced hair thinning and used topical minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, but stopped RU58841 due to health concerns. He is considering adding topical dutasteride and switching to oral minoxidil to enhance regrowth, while others suggest using ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.

      community 4 months on 2.5mg Dut + 5mg oral minox daily

      in Progress Pictures  119 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's positive experience with hair regrowth using 2.5mg daily of Dutasteride and 5mg oral Minoxidil, noting significant progress without major side effects. The user experienced an initial hair shed with Dutasteride, which stopped after starting Minoxidil, and recommends consulting a doctor before adjusting dosages.

      community Six months 0.5 duta+ 5mg oral mino

      in Is this regrowth?  62 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth and reduced scalp visibility after six months of using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil. Suggestions included continuing the treatment, dermarolling with hyaluronic acid, and considering a hair transplant.

      community Day 1 of oral min 5mg with fir and multivitamin

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user plans to take oral minoxidil 5mg, topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride 0.5mg, and various vitamins for hair loss. A caution was given about the high daily dosage of vitamin D3.

      community 32M: Oral Fin/Minox for 6 Months - Seeking Advice on Continued Thinning

      in Finasteride  117 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 32-year-old male experienced short-term hair regrowth with topical minoxidil, but thinning resumed. He switched to oral finasteride and minoxidil, saw initial improvement, but now faces aggressive thinning again and is considering other treatments like dutasteride, derma rollers, or red light caps.

      community Question about switching from oral to topical fin

      in Treatments  99 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user experienced hair loss and side effects from oral finasteride, leading them to consider switching to topical finasteride to reduce side effects while maintaining hair. Another user suggested trying dutasteride under medical supervision, noting individual differences in side effects.

      community Long term take(15-20y) 2.5mg oral minoxidil safe?

      in Minoxidil  55 upvotes 7 months ago
      An 18-year-old is considering taking 2.5mg oral minoxidil for 15-20 years alongside dutasteride and finasteride. They are concerned about the long-term safety and effectiveness of minoxidil in maintaining hair stability.

      community ~7 months oral fin+min and some microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  122 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. They are considering dutasteride but plan to continue with finasteride for a year before making changes.

      community Just had my first dermatologist appointment - unsure on Oral Minox vs Compounded Min/Fin/Tret (while already on Dut)

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 28-year-old male, previously on dutasteride for hair loss, is considering oral minoxidil or a compounded treatment of minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin after noticing hairline recession. The dermatologist suggested oral minoxidil and mentioned a compounded option, but the user is unsure about its benefits compared to current treatments.

      community Losing ground after over 5 years on dutasteride and min

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using dutasteride and minoxidil for over five years and is considering adding oral minoxidil, microneedling, and nizoral to their regimen. They are concerned about the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, especially with an upcoming event.

      community 23M 10 Months of dutasteride still shedding. Any slow responders out there that can give me hope?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using Dutasteride for 10 months, alongside topical Minoxidil and Ketoconazole, but is experiencing increased hair thinning, particularly at the crown. Despite trying different dosages and treatments, including a brief attempt with oral Minoxidil, the user is frustrated with the lack of improvement and is seeking advice from others with similar experiences.

      community I am Transitioning to Oral Minoxidil after 3 years

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about transitioning from topical to oral Minoxidil for hair loss treatment, with additional use of Finasteride and Dutasteride. The user reports no side effects from oral Minoxidil and hopes for better results despite experiencing shedding during treatment changes.

      community Combining Topical and Oral Finasteride

      in General  82 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is considering combining 1mg oral finasteride with 0.1% topical finasteride due to reduced effectiveness after 5 years and is also using minoxidil twice daily. They previously tried dutasteride but stopped due to side effects and are hesitant to try RU58841.