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      community My endless RU58841 cycle [experience thread)

      in Update  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss and itching after stopping RU58841 and resumed it to stop these symptoms. They also use Dutasteride and question which treatment is effective.

      community Dealing with Retrograde Alopecia

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User on Dut, oral minox 20 mg, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Oil, RU, 8% topical minox, and topical fina for hair loss; top of head improves, but retrograde alopecia worsens. Asks for options besides exosomes and where to find topical melatonin.

      community 6 months Minodixil 5mg/Dutasteride 0.5mg

      in Progress Pictures  106 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 25-year-old uses oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and a shampoo with minoxidil and ketoconazole for hair loss, experiencing progress and increased body hair. Users discuss the effectiveness of these treatments, with some suggesting that dutasteride is primarily responsible for hair thickening.

      community Update on Insane dutasteride shed

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone's experience with hair loss and their progress using dutasteride, a treatment for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Topical dutasteride significantly outperforms oral finasteride

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 6 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 This is just asking for help. Not blaming minoxidil or finas

      in General  86 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced constipation and gas issues possibly linked to Minoxidil and Dutas use, leading them to stop and later restart Minoxidil without lactose. They recently began using finasteride and are awaiting a SIBO test to understand their gastrointestinal issues.

      community 22M. Progress 2 months of dut+min treatment

      in Progress Pictures  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old is using dutasteride 0.5mg daily, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, biotin 5mg, and microneedling for hair loss. They also use a shampoo with saw palmetto and green coffee but are unsure of its effectiveness due to its high cost.

      community 4 month progress .5mg dut + 2.5mg min

      in Is this regrowth?  100 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user shared their 4-month hair regrowth progress using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, reporting no side effects and significant improvement. The conversation includes discussions on treatment choices, dosages, and personal experiences with hair loss treatments.

      community 26M Dutasteride yearly update.

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, starting with finasteride and minoxidil, then switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Some users report similar experiences with these treatments, while others debate the effectiveness of dutasteride.

      community 20M on dut for 2 months a long with 5mg monoxdil

      in Is this regrowth?  20 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 20-year-old is using minoxidil and dutasteride for hair regrowth and is questioning if recent changes are due to regrowth or lighting. Users suggest the changes are due to minoxidil and advise not to worry about hair shedding from dutasteride.

      community 4 month update (OM - Dutasteride)

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared a 4-month update on their hair loss treatment, using 2.5 mg OM daily, 0.5 mg Dutasteride three times a week, and a multivitamin with biotin. They provided progress pictures to show their results.

      community Dut for 8 months, getting crushed honestly

      in Update  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and vitamin D for 8 months with no improvement in hair loss. They are considering trying RU58841 or a hair transplant due to the ineffectiveness of current treatments.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community Dermal incision with verteporfin

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      Dermal incision with verteporfin is being explored as a potential hair loss treatment by dermatologist Melissa Toyos, with promising before-and-after photos shared on social media. The conversation discusses its potential effectiveness compared to other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Not sure if fin+ deutasteride are working

      in Treatments  156 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride, with no regrowth but stabilized loss. After a recent hair transplant, they are experiencing shedding and are unsure if it's due to shock loss or ineffective treatment.

      community How much better is dut compared to fin?

      in Chat  35 upvotes 11 months ago
      Dutasteride is often more effective than finasteride for blocking DHT, but results vary and some may experience side effects. Combining minoxidil with either medication can improve hair regrowth, but switching doesn't guarantee better results for everyone.

      community 24M - Dut + Min not working. How cooked am I?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 24-year-old is struggling with hair loss despite using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and considering a hair transplant. They are advised to continue medication, possibly increase dosages, and explore additional treatments like tretinoin and tacrolimus.

      community Pyrilutamide vs topical finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is considering switching to topical finasteride or pyrilutamide to stabilize hair loss before a hair transplant, currently using oral minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include sticking to the current regimen as it is already potent, and caution against using pyrilutamide from unreliable sources.