community Quit finasteride after 15+ years
A user stopped finasteride after 15 years due to severe side effects, which improved after quitting. They maintained most of their hair and are considering alternatives like topical treatments or RU58841.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why don't people start with low-dose of dutasteride?
The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride and finasteride for hair loss, with a focus on starting with low doses of dutasteride to match the DHT suppression of finasteride. It highlights the longer half-life and potential side effects of dutasteride, as well as the preference for finasteride due to its availability and research backing.
community Blood Results (UPDATED) TOTAL T 1279 ng/dL- 2 Yrs on Fin / 1.5 Yrs on Dut
The user has been using a hair loss treatment regimen including RU58841, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but still experiences hairline recession and fatigue despite high testosterone levels. They are considering adjusting their dutasteride dosage due to concerns about libido and energy levels.
community 17years on fin, now 38 and I haven’t had too much loss since then
A 38-year-old has maintained hair with finasteride for 17 years, recently adding oral minoxidil for improvement. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting effectiveness, side effects, and costs.
community Almost 9 months on only finasteride. 18M. Is this progress?
An 18-year-old is using finasteride for hair loss prevention despite having a healthy hairline. Opinions are mixed, with some advising against its use at his age and others supporting his proactive approach.
community What’s better dutasteride or finasteride?
Dutasteride is seen as more effective than finasteride for hair loss but may have more side effects and a longer half-life. Some start with finasteride for fewer side effects, while others switch to dutasteride for better results.
community Why visit Tressless if you actively despise medical treatment? (Fin/Dut/Min)
Finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as effective hair loss treatments, with mixed opinions on their use and side effects. The conversation highlights a divide between supporting medical treatments and accepting baldness.
community 5 years on finasteride only: age 21 to 26.
A user shared their five-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting positive results and no side effects. The discussion included debates on potential side effects like erectile dysfunction and the treatment's effectiveness.
community 1 Month on Dutasteride (0.5mg) + Supplements – Seeing Thickness But No New Hairs Yet. Is That Normal?
A 31-year-old woman is using Dutasteride (0.5mg daily) and supplements like a multivitamin, Herbadal, pumpkin seed oil, and vitamin D for genetic hair loss, noticing thicker hair but no new growth after one month. She is considering adding minoxidil and is aware of Dutasteride's risks, especially regarding pregnancy.
community 1600 grafts (~5500 hairs) | 10 month results
The user received 1600 hair grafts but is dissatisfied and plans a second transplant for better coverage. They use minoxidil and finasteride and are considering adding dutasteride.