2 year progress with Dut after a decade of Fin 5/17/2026
A user shared their hair loss journey, using finasteride since age 18 and adding dutasteride at 30, which halted hair loss and promoted regrowth. They take finasteride daily and dutasteride three times a week, experiencing reduced libido and drier skin as side effects.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Dutasteride absolutely nukes hair DHT
Dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels, potentially more effectively than finasteride, and is used to treat hair loss. Some users report side effects like reduced libido and mood changes, while others experience hair regrowth and increased testosterone.
community I experimented with every medication for hair loss for at least 1 year. my thoughts.
Minoxidil effective for regrowth but causes dryness; finasteride stops hair loss but may affect hormones; dutasteride powerful but reduces libido; RU58841 thickens hair but expensive and risky; dermarolling improves blood flow and results; aminexil overrated and not effective. Dermarolling beneficial with both minoxidil and finasteride.
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The user experienced hair regrowth using Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and Finasteride but suffered from severe side effects like loss of libido. They are considering switching to topical Finasteride to reduce side effects.
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The user shared a 10-month hair loss treatment routine using Finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and Red Light Therapy, noting significant progress and considering adding Dutasteride. They experienced initial side effects and changes in libido, but overall reduced hair shedding and regrowth, especially at the temples.
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