1 Month on Dutasteride (0.5mg) + Supplements – Seeing Thickness But No New Hairs Yet. Is That Normal? Is this regrowth? 7/6/2025
A 31-year-old woman is using Dutasteride (0.5mg daily) and supplements like a multivitamin, Herbadal, pumpkin seed oil, and vitamin D for genetic hair loss, noticing thicker hair but no new growth after one month. She is considering adding minoxidil and is aware of Dutasteride's risks, especially regarding pregnancy.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Realistically is there anything else I can do aside from dut and oral min?
Consider increasing dutasteride dosage to 2.5mg daily and continue using oral minoxidil. Check DHT levels, thyroid, vitamin D, and consider additional treatments like microneedling, RU58841, and improving diet and lifestyle.
community I know that my hair has grown in length just in general but is anyone able to tell of its also more dense?
The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth using a topical combination of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride from Happy Head, along with hair vitamins. In just two months, there is noticeable improvement in hair thickness and length, with some users suggesting continued patience for further results.
community Does Dutasteride Significantly Reverse Hair Loss?
Dutasteride, especially at higher doses, is considered more effective than Minoxidil for hair regrowth by blocking DHT, which causes hair loss. Combining Dutasteride with Minoxidil may enhance hair recovery by prolonging the hair growth phase.
community Dutasteride 1mg or RU58841 8% or topical Dutasteride
The discussion focuses on hair loss treatments, with suggestions to increase oral Dutasteride to 1 mg or more, as topical Dutasteride is less effective. Other treatments mentioned include RU58841, Minoxidil, and dermastamping, with some users recommending injectable mesotherapy and topical Finasteride.
community Dutasteride 1 year regression. Depressing. (With pictures for proof)
A user shared their experience of hair loss progression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hair loss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss.
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