Everyone hopping on Dutasteride recently
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/11/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral)
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with varied results.

    Other terms

    Many people are switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride for hair loss treatment, believing Dutasteride to be more effective and sometimes experiencing fewer side effects. Some users report initial shedding with Dutasteride but suggest it may lead to better long-term results, while others experience side effects or choose to combine treatments like Minoxidil.
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      community Progression après 8 mois Finastéride/Dutastéride/Minoxidil

       143 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user shared their hair loss treatment progress using Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil, noting initial irritation with topical Minoxidil and experiencing shedding phases. They reported no side effects and encouraged others to try this regimen for alopecia.

      community Summed up version of my hair loss journey so far

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started a hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and microneedling, later switching to oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Despite initial stabilization, shedding resumed, and the user is considering switching to dutasteride after 12 months.

      community A PSA for everyone in here dealing with shedding

      in Treatment  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride require patience, as they can take months or years to show results, with initial shedding being common. Consistency is key, and unnecessary supplements should be avoided to prevent stress and impatience from worsening the situation.

      community 2 years of me being on fin+min

      in Progress Pictures  1216 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with the user sharing their two-year progress and routine. The user experienced initial shedding but saw improvements after six months, and they recently started taking dutasteride.

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