Hair has gotten much worse since starting Fin 9/26/2026
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5 / 5 resultscommunity 9 Months on Dutasteride After 10 Years on Finasteride — Only gotten worse. Help!
The user experienced worsening hair loss after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and stopping topical Rogaine. They are considering whether to return to finasteride and are exploring other treatments like microneedling and adjusting dosages.
community Been on min+fin for 2 years, only gotten worse. B/A pics included
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and topical minoxidil for two years and is considering oral minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include microneedling, stress management, and alternative treatments like topical finasteride or ketoconazole shampoo.
community My beard is getting worse since 3 months, patchy thin beard
Finasteride is likely causing beard thinning due to its anti-androgen effects, which reduce DHT levels necessary for thick facial hair. Some users suggest using minoxidil to potentially counteract this effect, while others note that stopping finasteride may allow the beard to regrow.
community I waited long enough. Shedding since September. Starting RU58841
The user experienced significant hair shedding after long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride and is now considering trying RU58841 as a last resort. They have checked health factors and suspect stress and poor sleep may contribute to the shedding, but they are determined to try RU58841 to see if it helps with androgenetic alopecia.
community Topical Minoxidil 5% since March but does seem to be improving much.
Minoxidil 5% alone is not enough for significant hair regrowth; combining it with finasteride or dutasteride is advised. A hair transplant might be needed, depending on baldness extent and donor area quality.
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