community 9 month before and after, dut only
The user experienced noticeable hair growth after 9 months using oral dutasteride, with full results expected in 20-24 months. They prefer oral treatments over topical minoxidil due to convenience.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Rejected for the 2nd time for the VDPHL01 Clinical Trials (believe it or not!)
The user was rejected from participating in a clinical trial for an extended-release oral Minoxidil due to having rheumatoid arthritis, despite initially being accepted. They had stopped using Dutasteride and Minoxidil to qualify but continued using other treatments like RU58841 and red light therapy.
community Dut is a miracle drug (At least for me)
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride. They believe dutasteride is highly effective for treating hair loss.
community Fluridil downregulates androgen receptor expression?
Fluridil may decrease the number of androgen receptors in hair follicles by up to 95%. This suggests a different action mechanism from other non-steroidal antiandrogens like RU58841, indicating they might be used together.
community About those dutasteride studies 😒
Dutasteride studies for hair loss are often sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, raising concerns about potential bias. Despite this, some users report positive results with dutasteride and oral minoxidil, while others remain skeptical of industry-funded research.
community 4+ Years on Dut: Update and AMA
Hair loss treatments, such as Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. Advice is given to give the medications time to work and to consider a Hair Transplant in order to fill any gaps caused by continuing hair loss.
community Progress after 5 months of 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 Mg oral minoxidil. I am considering a transplant eventually so strengthening the base area and doner areas. Suggestions on if I should continue the dosage for sometime before opting for a transplant or should I immediately go for it?
OP is using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil for hair loss and considering a hair transplant. Most users suggest waiting 1-2 years to maximize results from the medication before opting for a transplant.
community 36M - 1 year on Dut after being on Fin for 5-6 years.
A 36-year-old switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride after 6 years due to thinning hair, adding oral Minoxidil for regrowth. Dutasteride improved hair thickness with fewer side effects, while Finasteride caused anxiety and back pain.
community 3 months dutasteride 0.5 mg only
A user's progress after three months of taking dutasteride 0.5 mg to treat their hair loss; other users suggested cutting the frizzy hair and adding minoxidil, while others cautioned against it.
community 5 months on Dutasteride and 7 months of oral Minoxidil
The user switched to dutasteride in October 2023 and began taking oral minoxidil in June 2023, after using topical minoxidil for two years and microneedling for a year. They stopped using RU58841 due to side effects and are considering adding topical finasteride.