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community 24M. 5.5 years on minoxidil and almost 5 years on fin/dut

in Progress Pictures 72 upvotes 9 months ago

A 24-year-old male shared his 5.5-year progress using minoxidil and nearly 5 years on finasteride/dutasteride for hair loss, reporting no side effects and successful results. He uses 0.5 mg dutasteride daily, oral minoxidil 2.5 mg daily, and topical minoxidil daily, with costs around $4 monthly.

community 5-month finasteride - diffuse thinning update

in Progress Pictures 25 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared a 5-month update on using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for diffuse thinning, along with supplements like B-Vitamins, D-Vitamins, Iron, and Beta carotene. They noted improvement in hair condition and encouraged others to check previous posts for more information.

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 Finasteride vs Dutasteride, some helpfully info I put together as a physician

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 18 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the pros and cons of dutasteride for male pattern baldness, with a focus on its long half-life. The user, a physician, also mentions that switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause temporary hair loss until dutasteride reaches effective levels or accelerates the hair cycle.

community Do these two supplements inhibit 5alpha-reductase?

in Chat 1 upvotes 6 years ago

Pumpkin Seed Oil and Perilla Oil (with alpha-lipoic acid, linoleic acid, and oleic acid) are discussed as potential 5alpha-reductase inhibitors. The conversation focuses on their effectiveness for hair loss treatment.

community Almost 4 months, before and after of pyrilutamide .5% once daily

in Update 20 upvotes 3 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, alfatradiol, pyrilutamide, and nizoral, despite previous intolerance to finasteride. They emphasize the importance of consistency in treatment and are optimistic about the results, noting no side effects so far.

community 3 months with .5 dut and 5mg minox (both oral)

in Progress Pictures 28 upvotes 5 days ago

community Starting Dut today praying so much this works!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 2 years ago

The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after 1.5 years without results. They are hopeful the new treatment will work.

community Does caffeine inhibit 5-α-reductase?

in Treatment 4 upvotes 6 years ago

Caffeine may promote hair growth and potentially inhibit 5-α-reductase activity in hair follicles, but its effectiveness and systemic impact remain unclear. Users discuss using topical caffeine solutions, with some experiencing no side effects compared to finasteride.

community Can gains from stemoxydine be permanently kept with 5AR inhibitors?

in Research/Science 1 year ago

Stemoxydine's effects on hair growth are uncertain and not well-studied, with users reporting mixed results and concerns about maintaining gains. Some users combine it with 5AR inhibitors like Dutasteride, but results vary, and conditions like lichen planopilaris complicate treatment.

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