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      community Why don’t people just just DUT instead of FIN?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (DUT) versus finasteride (FIN) for hair loss treatment, with some users preferring DUT for its effectiveness while others choose FIN due to its approval status, better long-term data, and lower risk of side effects. Users share personal experiences with both medications, including side effects and effectiveness.

      community About to hop on Fin

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 25-year-old is starting finasteride to address hair loss, having previously used minoxidil and other treatments. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, including initial shedding and side effects, while offering advice and support.

      community Finasteride sides succes story (AMA)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their experience with finasteride, reporting severe side effects like erectile dysfunction and watery semen, which improved after stopping the medication. They emphasized the risks of finasteride and decided not to resume its use despite hair loss stabilization.

      community VDPHL01 works really quickly .. apparently?

      in Research/Science  49 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      VDPHL01 shows faster and stronger hair growth compared to standard minoxidil, with no major side effects reported. Users discuss combining it with other treatments like dutasteride and finasteride for better results, while expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of PP405.

      community 14 months update on Dut, maybe time to switch back to Fin? (with pics)

      in Update  43 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, with some users suggesting adding oral minoxidil for further improvement. The original poster is considering a hair transplant and is concerned about perceived thinning, despite others noting improvement or stability with dutasteride.

      community Is DUT better or worse than FIN?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  62 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Dutasteride (DUT) and Finasteride (FIN) for hair loss. Users share varied experiences, with some finding DUT more effective and others experiencing side effects or no change, highlighting that individual responses can vary.

      community My First Hair System Experience (photos enclosed)

       14 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a non-surgical hair replacement system, detailing the purchase and maintenance process, including using Walker Lace Front Support Tape and various adhesives. They found the system secure and undetectable, allowing them to engage in active pursuits without issues.

      community from fin to dut; from oral to topical minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and from oral to topical minoxidil, noticing better hair regrowth with the new regimen. They experienced no side effects from dutasteride and found topical minoxidil more effective than oral.

      community Anyone here using both Alfatradiol and Fluridil?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      User asks if stacking Alfatradiol and Fluridil is effective for hair loss. Alfatradiol is a weaker, topical 5ar inhibitor, while Fluridil is an anti-androgen preventing DHT binding to hair follicles.

      community 1.5 years minoxidil daily (5%). Fin 1.25 mg daily for 3 months, now switched to MWF schedule. Nizoral every other day, micro needling 1.5mm once a week.

      in Progress Pictures  178 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user's experience with treating hair loss using minoxidil daily, finasteride 1.25 mg every other day and micro needling once a week, as well as their experiences with the side effects of finasteride. Replies to their post shared similar experiences and advice on switching from topical minoxidil to oral.

      community First week finished on finasteride 0.5mg MWF

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses starting finasteride for hair loss, with the original poster noting reduced scalp itching and oiliness after the first week. Users share experiences with different dosages and schedules, concerns about side effects, and the potential impact on prostate cancer detection.

      community 2 years of dut, 1 year of loss 24m

      in Progress Pictures  520 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth with dutasteride but later lost progress despite using minoxidil foam and dermastamping. Suggestions included reducing dermastamping frequency, conducting blood tests, and considering oral minoxidil or different brands of dutasteride.

      community Hydrophobic Finasteride. Why don’t we have it?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of creating a hydrophobic version of finasteride to reduce systemic side effects while maintaining scalp health. It compares this idea to fluridil, which is designed to be hydrophobic and has less systemic absorption.

      community 28M 0.5MG DUT 5MG MIN - PROGRESS PIC & THANKS

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 28-year-old male shares progress on hair loss treatment using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil, experiencing initial shedding but encouraged by community support. He also uses ketoconazole occasionally based on scalp oiliness.

      community 3 months on dut every other day min 3 times a week

      in Is this regrowth?  28 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth and healthier hair after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, using it every other day along with minoxidil three times a week. They reported initial shedding but no side effects, and others in the conversation shared similar experiences or considered switching treatments.

      community Rice Water.. take it or leave it

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Rice water was used as a hair treatment and showed noticeable results in a week, more than finasteride used for seven months. The user plans to continue using rice water and might stop finasteride, while still using ketoconazole for dandruff.

      community August '22 - June '25: medication just works

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared their hair loss progress using finasteride, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, reporting no side effects. They noted significant improvement despite a family history of baldness.

      community Switching from Dut to Fin to remove ED?

      in General  161 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing erectile dysfunction and emotional numbness, possibly due to using Dutasteride for hair loss, and is considering switching back to Finasteride. They are seeking advice on whether this change might resolve their symptoms.

      community lost all my gains switching from liquid to foam

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Switching from liquid to foam minoxidil led to hair loss for OP, possibly due to a second shedding cycle. OP experienced allergic reactions to propylene glycol in the liquid form, causing dandruff and itchiness, which improved after switching to foam.

      community Jxl069 (pp405 api) week 8 update

      in Progress Pictures  204 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared minimal results from using JXL-069 for hair loss, noting a slight lengthening of vellus hairs and plans to switch to a prodrug variant due to limited effectiveness. They also mentioned using finasteride and minoxidil, which have plateaued in results.