I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/30/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    At a glance
    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 1mg 2x weekly 5 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 17 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 1.25mg daily 2 years
    💧 RU58841 (topical) daily
    💧 Urea shampoo (topical) daily
    💧 Diprosalic Scalp applicator (topical) daily
    the tone is 😞 negative with no growth results.

    Other terms

    The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.
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