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      community Dutasteride 5mg progress report

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user reports significant hair shedding and regrowth after increasing their dutasteride dosage to 5mg, alongside using RU58841, minoxidil, and topical finasteride, with no side effects. They recommend high doses of dutasteride, sourced from China, despite concerns about its safety.

      community 1 year and 2 months on fin and no regrowth

      in Chat  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has seen no regrowth after 1 year and 2 months on finasteride, despite increasing the dose, and is inquiring about the potential of future treatments like verteporfin and gt20029 for hair regrowth.

      community Finasteride 1mg, splitting into 0.5mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about managing side effects of finasteride for hair loss, with users discussing splitting 1mg pills into 0.5mg doses to reduce fatigue and other side effects. Some users experienced initial side effects like fatigue and heart palpitations, which improved over time or with dose adjustments.

      community 4 Month Finasteride Results - 1mg Daily

      in Progress Pictures  308 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user reported positive results with thicker and denser hair after four months of taking 1mg oral finasteride daily, without using minoxidil. Some users discussed potential side effects like mild testicular ache and debated the timing and benefits of adding minoxidil to the regimen.

      community Only finasteride 1.25 for 5 months

      in Progress Pictures  1046 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user's hair regrowth after using only finasteride for 5 months, with some users expressing congratulations and curiosity about the lack of minoxidil use and potential side effects.

      community Stopping fin after 1.8 Years??!!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is considering stopping finasteride after 1.8 years due to concerns about side effects and is exploring alternatives like minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are also considering microneedling and are advised to wait for new treatments like breezula/clascoterone.

      community Fin+min, September-December '25

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 29-year-old male started using finasteride and minoxidil in September, gradually increasing the dosage, and is pleased with the progress, especially in the hairline and temple areas. He also uses keto shampoo for dandruff but plans to consult a trichologist due to ongoing scalp issues.

      community 31 M progress pics from finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 31-year-old male shared his 3-year progress using finasteride 1 mg daily, with additional treatments including nutrafol, multivitamins, vitamin D, marine collagen, PRP scalp injections, micro-needling, and Nizoral. He experienced temporary libido issues but currently has no side effects.

      community Is finasteride better than dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  31 upvotes 11 months ago
      Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively than finasteride, but finasteride is more commonly used and approved for hair loss. Users have mixed opinions on dutasteride's effectiveness, with some experiencing better results and others facing side effects or no improvement.

      community 3 months of fin has significantly thinned my hair

      in Treatment  46 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair thinning and scalp irritation after three months of using topical finasteride. Suggestions include that shedding is normal before regrowth and switching to oral finasteride or addressing scalp inflammation might help.

      community 9 month fin progress (1mg/day) - May 2025 to Jan 2026

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their 9-month progress using 1mg daily finasteride, noting initial side effects like low libido and ED that resolved over time, and advised staying on the treatment for at least a year before considering a hair transplant. Other users suggested adding minoxidil for better results and recommended using ketoconazole shampoo for dandruff.

      community We are manipulating our hormones, surely it's prudent to track bloodwork ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  64 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether individuals using hair loss treatments like Dutasteride (Dut) or Finasteride (Fin) should regularly check their hormone levels through bloodwork. Some argue it's important to monitor the effects of these medications on hormone levels, while others believe it's unnecessary if there are no side effects, citing cost and practicality concerns.

      community Blood Work before starting Fin

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Blood work is recommended before starting finasteride. Minoxidil and RU58841 are also discussed as treatment options for hair loss.

      community Year and a half finasteride only

      in Progress Pictures  293 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with thicker hair and improved confidence after a year and a half of using finasteride without side effects. Specific treatments discussed include oral finasteride, with a question about the daily dosage.

      community How to get finasteride prescription in turkey

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      In Turkey, finasteride and dutasteride can often be purchased without a prescription, despite some doctors recommending other treatments like PRP and exosome therapy. Users suggest trying different pharmacies to obtain these medications directly.

      community Topical dutasteride significantly outperforms oral finasteride

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 10 months ago
      Topical dutasteride 0.05% is reported to outperform oral finasteride with minimal side effects, but concerns about study bias exist due to company funding. Some users report mixed results with topical dutasteride, noting issues with skin penetration and systemic absorption.

      community 21M Oral Finasteride 7-month progress!

      in Progress Pictures  1253 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride for 7 months, initially with minoxidil but later stopped due to inconvenience. He had no major side effects, except a temporary increase in sex drive, and plans to continue finasteride.

      community Derma told me to quit finastirde

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  276 upvotes 9 months ago
      A dermatologist advised stopping finasteride after 3-6 months, but many users disagreed, stating it should be used indefinitely to maintain hair. Users recommended finding a new dermatologist due to the perceived misinformation.

      community Finasteride shed at 5.5 months? - dose increase 4 weeks ago

      in General  107 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning after increasing finasteride to 0.5 mg daily and oral minoxidil to 3 mg. They are concerned about whether this is normal and if the recent dose increase is affecting their hair, as they plan a hair transplant in 5 weeks.