Adding dutasteride to fin regimen Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/21/2026
The conversation discusses adding dutasteride to a finasteride regimen for potential hair regrowth or thickening. Some users report positive results with the combination, while others caution about side effects like reduced libido.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Looking for advice about regrowth after switching from fin to dut
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride with oral minoxidil may lead to hair regrowth and thickening, but results can vary and take time. Some users report side effects like reduced libido with dutasteride.
community Switched from Fin to Dut! My experience so far
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride to improve hair growth, experiencing initial thickening followed by shedding, but now seeing some regrowth. They also use both topical and oral minoxidil and report side effects like headaches, brain fog, and occasional stress.
community [34M] Diffuse Loss Progress: Dut/Oral & Topical Min/Keto/Microneedling
A 34-year-old man with diffuse hair loss experienced regrowth and hair thickening using daily Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, a specialized shampoo, and microneedling. He switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride after seeing significant improvement in a peer, reporting no side effects.
community Progress? 2 months topical 7% min and .1% dutasteride
The user reported hair thickening after two months of using topical 7% minoxidil and 0.1% dutasteride, with no side effects. They previously experienced side effects with oral finasteride and switched to the topical treatment.
community 4 months into topical minoxidil + finasteride — noticing thicker hair? Thoughts on progress?
The user is experiencing noticeable hair thickening after 4 months of using a topical spray combining minoxidil and finasteride, with no side effects reported. They are considering adding derma rolling to their routine and may switch to oral tablets in the future.
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