2 years on fin - switching to dut and treating SD
    6/22/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily almost 2 years
    💊 Dutasteride (oral)
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg daily 5 years
    Hair Transplant 2.6k front/hairline, 1.4k crown almost 9 months
    💧 Nizoral shampoo (topical) every other day
    💧 Stanhome Balance shampoo (topical) for the rest
    💧 Ciclopirox (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with no notable difference on Finasteride results.

    Other terms

    The user plans to switch from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and is treating seborrheic dermatitis with Nizoral and Stanhome Balance shampoos. They are considering trying Vichy Psolution shampoo and Ciclopirox, and are dealing with challenges due to Vietnam's humidity.
    View this post in the Community →

    Similar Community Posts Join

    5 / 5 results

    Related Research

    6 / 6 results
      Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments

      research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors

      November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      This source outlines various antiandrogen and androgen inhibitor drugs used to treat cutaneous disorders of hyperandrogenism, detailing their mechanisms, uses, dosages, and side effects, with emphasis on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.

      research Scalp condition impacts hair growth and retention via oxidative stress

      40 citations , January 2018 in “International journal of trichology”
      This article reviews the relationship between scalp conditions and hair health, suggesting that shampoos with Malassezia inhibitory agents may help reduce premature hair loss, but it presents no new clinical results.

      research Oral Presentations

      July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      This article discusses various aspects of hair and scalp health, ancient philosophical perspectives on hair, and causes of hair disorders in children, without reporting new clinical results.
      Common Dermatologic Conditions

      research Common Dermatologic Conditions

      14 citations , April 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      This review discusses common skin conditions in primary care settings and provides guidance on differential diagnoses and selecting appropriate topical treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.