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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Confused by all the negative feedback about dutasteride
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for some in stopping hair loss and promoting regrowth, with fewer side effects. Oral minoxidil is also used for regrowth, but there are safety concerns, especially for younger users.
community DHT is NOT very important for adults, is it?
A user experienced negative side effects, including low libido and lack of motivation, after using finasteride for hair loss and felt better after stopping it. Others shared similar experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, while some reported no side effects, showing varied individual responses.
community This sub is very toxic towards people who don’t blindly follow the fin mafia
The conversation criticizes the negative attitude towards those concerned about side effects from hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, or who prefer natural remedies. Specific treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and RU58841, with an agreement that finasteride and minoxidil are proven effective.
community Whats up with all the dutasteride destroying hair posts
User Basic_Football999 discusses concerns about negative dutasteride experiences. Replies suggest dutasteride is effective, but some users may have issues with dosing frequency or genetic factors affecting results.
community Studies show: 0.2 mg reduces scalp DHT by ~55%. 1 mg reduces it by ~64%. 5 mg reduces it by ~69%.
Finasteride reduces scalp DHT significantly even at low doses, with 0.2 mg reducing it by about 55%, but higher doses like 1 mg and 5 mg offer only marginally more reduction. Users discuss side effects, with some experiencing none and others reporting issues like low libido, and they also mention using other treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride.