Blaming Finasteride doesn't help you solve anything: dry eyes Finasteride/Dutasteride 2/15/2025
Finasteride is debated for causing dry eyes, with some users experiencing relief after stopping it, while others find no connection. Topical treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil are suggested as alternatives, with advice to consult medical professionals.
View this post in the Community โ
Similar Community Posts Join
5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 4 years on duta+minox as aggressive early shedder, my experience. AMA.
A user shared their four-year experience using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil once daily for aggressive early hair loss, maintaining their hairline and regrowing hair on the vertex. They've experienced positive social feedback and increased confidence but also deal with dry eyes from dutasteride and worry about its long-term effects and cost.
community 3 months on dutasteride/minoxidil progress
A user shared their 3-month progress using 0.5mg daily dutasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement after an initial shedding phase. The user experienced no side effects and noted that dutasteride might have fewer side effects than finasteride.
community NEW STUDY :why finasteride and dutasteride does not cause dry eyes
Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause dry eyes by damaging meibomian glands, as these glands continue to function normally even when DHT is blocked. Some users report dry eyes with these medications, but others suggest supplements like Omega-3 or krill oil as potential remedies.
community At what point do you just drop all meds when its obvious that they don't work?
The user has been on finasteride for over four years without noticeable results and recently added dutasteride and RU58841, but continues to experience hair loss. They are considering stopping all medications due to lack of effectiveness and side effects like extremely dry eyes from dutasteride.
community Two years on dutasteride and minoxidil
The conversation discusses a user's two-year experience using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial gains and stabilization over time, with some concerns about shedding and a weak spot at the crown. The user also mentions using testosterone cypionate and reports no significant side effects, except possibly dry eyes.
Related Research
6 / 1000+ results
research Pathophysiology, Conventional Treatments, And Evidence-Based Herbal Remedies Of Hair Loss With A Systematic Review Of Controlled Clinical Trials
Herbal remedies may help with hair loss but need more research.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update
Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
research Common Dermatologic Conditions
The document concludes that quick referral and appropriate treatments are crucial for managing common skin conditions and preventing permanent damage.
research Status of Research on the Development and Regeneration of Hair Follicles
New regenerative medicine-based therapies for hair loss look promising but need more clinical validation.
research Finasteride
Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
research Computational Drug Discovery of Potential 5ฮฑ-Reductase Phytochemical Inhibitors and Hair Growth Promotion Using In Silico Techniques
Jamogenin from plants may help hair growth and is a potential alternative to finasteride.