The user experienced reduced libido and erectile issues after taking 0.5mg dutasteride twice a week for 3-4 weeks. They are concerned about how long these side effects will last.
The user has been using 5% minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, along with microneedling and ketoconazole, to treat hair loss, showing significant progress over a year. Side effects mentioned include brain fog, watery semen, and facial dryness.
A female experiencing hair loss while on testosterone replacement therapy is using oral Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and finasteride, but still losing hair. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, using topical anti-androgens, and reducing Nizoral shampoo use to prevent scalp dryness.
A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth and improved libido after using finasteride and dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse effects. He plans to reduce dutasteride dosage when trying to conceive and has been using topical minoxidil since 2015.
New hair loss treatments PP405 and VDPHL01 are discussed with skepticism and hope, alongside existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Users express frustration over limited progress since the 1980s but remain cautiously optimistic.
The post is an update on the user's hair loss journey. They have a strong hair follicle that has remained unaffected by hair loss for almost 3 years. The user is starting finasteride and using ketoconazole, alfatradiol, and oral castor oil for hair maintenance.
The conversation is about the long-term safety trial results for pyrilutamide, which are expected soon. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Dutasteride improved hair density and thickness in men who didn't respond to finasteride, with some experiencing transient sexual dysfunction. Users discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride, noting initial shedding but eventual hair improvement.
A pharmacy error resulted in a finasteride solution being 100 times stronger than prescribed, not 10,000 times as initially feared. OP is advised to contact the pharmacy to clarify the preparation before traveling.
A 23-year-old shared progress pictures after 9 months of using dutasteride and 8 months of applying minoxidil once daily due to scalp psoriasis. Users complimented the results and discussed lighting effects on hair appearance.
A user is trying fluridil/topilutamide for hair loss and experiencing side effects like pain in the testicles and genital discomfort. They previously had adverse effects with finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, and are considering other treatments like topical dutasteride and spironolactone for maintenance before a hair transplant.
A 22-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and stopped shedding after using dutasteride and spironolactone for 3-4 months. Spironolactone is discussed as an antiandrogen, typically used for women or transitioning individuals, and not commonly recommended for men due to potential side effects.
The conversation is about choosing an anti-androgen for hair loss treatment, with options being alfatradiol and pyrilutamide. Alfatradiol is considered a better choice due to its established use, while pyrilutamide is more experimental.
A 31-year-old male switched from finasteride to oral dutasteride (0.5mg, 2x a week) and uses liquid minoxidil daily for hair loss. He experienced shedding and regrowth but is considering increasing dutasteride to 3x a week due to concerns about hair density and ongoing issues.
User discusses hair loss treatment progress using Dutasteride for 2 years, RU58841 for 5 months, and oral Minoxidil for 1 year. Some users share side effects and experiences with these treatments.
A 28-year-old has been using oral dutasteride 0.5 mg, topical minoxidil 5%, and Cafune shampoo for 104 days with positive results and is considering adding microneedling. No side effects from dutasteride have been reported.
User started DUT 3 times a week, topical minoxidil/tretinoin at night, and topical stemoxydine/alfatradiol mix with tretinoin in the morning for hair loss. They experienced significant progress and no side effects, crediting a YouTuber for encouragement.
A user shared their 6-month progress using oral dutasteride (0.5mg daily), topical minoxidil (5% once daily), and ketoconazole shampoo (2% weekly) for hair loss, reporting increased libido and no side effects. They chose dutasteride over finasteride due to availability and convenience.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically discussing the use of dutasteride, minoxidil, and the potential benefits of a DNA test and PRP therapy. Opinions vary, with some users skeptical about the DNA test and PRP, suggesting sticking with current treatments.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and increased density after six months of using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 5% Minoxidil foam, and Olly hair gummies daily. The user plans to discontinue the gummies, believing the medications are primarily responsible for the improvement.
Maximum serum DHT suppression for finasteride occurs at 8 hours, while for dutasteride, it occurs within 1 to 2 weeks with daily dosing. Dutasteride mesotherapy will be followed by blood tests to check serum DHT changes.
The user shared their 6-month progress using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvements without significant side effects. They currently use 0.5mg oral dutasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using Dutasteride, needling, and Minoxidil for temple regrowth. It highlights the importance of patience and managing expectations while trusting the process.
A 24-year-old male experiencing diffused thinning discusses his DHT levels and hair density issues. He has not used finasteride or dutasteride and is considering AR inhibitors.
A user discusses a dermatologist-prescribed topical solution for hair loss containing 7% Minoxidil, 0.0125% Tretinoin, and 0.1% Dutasteride, questioning its safety. Responses suggest the concentration is generally safe, though there is skepticism about daily use at high concentrations, and similar products like HairStim and Happy Head are mentioned.
OP increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.1mg to 0.5mg and initially saw regrowth but is now experiencing significant hair shedding. They are concerned if this shedding is normal or if they should revert to the lower dosage.
A man in his late twenties switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and is sharing his 3-month progress, noting increased shedding but no side effects. Some responders think the treatment is working.