Does nicotine have an effect on hair despite using finasteride? Research/Science 3/31/2026
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Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.
community People who continue to lose hair on fin/dut, Are you on Nicotine?
Nicotine use, especially from vaping, may worsen hair shedding and reduce the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride. Quitting nicotine seems to improve hair health.
community From 21 to 23 years old. What do you think?
A user is using oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, and drinking topical minoxidil for hair loss, despite health warnings. Switching from finasteride to dutasteride did not improve hair density.
community 1mg Fin & topical min everyday since Jan 1 of this year
User shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil daily since January. Other users congratulated and shared their own experiences and advice.
community Taking Finasteride and Creatine.
Finasteride may help prevent hair loss for those concerned about creatine, despite no proven link between creatine and hair loss. Personal experiences with creatine and hair shedding vary.
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