community Started taking 2.5mg Dut about a month ago
A user started taking 2.5mg Dutasteride for hair loss, along with oral Minoxidil, and is concerned about liver impact. Other users warn about the high dosage and potential health risks.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity 23M. No motivation to take topical min and dut tablets anymore. Please help.
A 23-year-old male, experiencing hair loss since his teens, struggles with motivation to continue using minoxidil and dutasteride due to depression and stress. Suggestions include resuming medication, therapy, improving mental well-being, and considering lifestyle changes like exercise and social support.
community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
community I’m thinking about starting finasteride after quitting min for 6 months
A user is considering starting finasteride after quitting minoxidil due to scalp inflammation, despite ongoing hair shedding and a worsening crown area. Another user suggests taking finasteride in the morning to minimize focus on potential side effects like slightly decreased libido.
community Which is better for someone balding for decades? Dutasteride or Finasteride?
Dutasteride is recommended over finasteride for severe hair loss, despite potential side effects. The original poster has been using various treatments for four months and is considering adding copper tripeptide-1.
community Is anyone taking creatine while on fin and/or dut?
The conversation discusses the use of creatine while on finasteride and/or dutasteride for hair loss. Opinions vary, with some users reporting no issues and others experiencing accelerated hair loss, suggesting effects are individual.
community Would starting dutastride and some other activities that probably raise testosterone increase the chance of side effects?
Combining finasteride and dutasteride with activities that raise testosterone may increase the risk of side effects like gynecomastia, depending on genetic predisposition and hormone levels. It's advised to check hormone levels to assess the risk.
community 3 months progress pics (20 days ago)
A user shared their 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and occasional nizoral. They noted significant progress and plan to continue treatments, with another update at the 6-month mark.
community Does 0.5 mg of finasteride reduce SCALP DHT the same as 1 mg?
The conversation is about whether 0.5 mg of finasteride reduces scalp DHT as effectively as 1 mg. Users suggest that even lower doses like 0.05 mg can significantly reduce scalp DHT.
community 4 month Min+Fin progress (topical)
A user shared their 4-month progress using a topical solution with 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride, applied twice daily. They reported good results despite occasional missed applications.