My dad started growing his hair back in his 60’s
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 12/31/2024

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    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

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    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5 mg 1x daily 3 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    the tone is 😀 positive with some growth results.

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    A father experienced hair regrowth in his 60s after taking dutasteride for prostate issues, prompting discussions about its effectiveness compared to finasteride for hair loss. Users shared personal experiences, with some preferring dutasteride due to perceived effectiveness and fewer side effects.
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      community Dutasteride 0.5 ED. 3 Months (INSANE REGROWTH)

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride 0.5mg daily led to significant hair regrowth in 3 months, with minimal side effects like slight pelvic pain and increased libido. The user switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride, noticing reduced hair shedding and improved hair condition.

      community 108 days of dutasteride 0,5 mg daily use 25M

       834 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced positive hair regrowth after 108 days of using 0.5 mg daily Dutasteride and Alpecin caffeine shampoo, without Minoxidil. The discussion included advice on dosage, potential side effects, and comparisons with Finasteride and Minoxidil.

      community Why do so many people trash on finasteride?

      in Chat  247 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, especially on the crown, but can cause side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction in some users. Opinions are mixed, with some reporting positive results without side effects and others experiencing significant issues.

      community Yes your lifestyle and diet has its role in hair loss.

      in Chat  296 upvotes 1 year ago
      Diet and lifestyle changes can reduce hair shedding but won't regrow hair lost to genetic male pattern baldness. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are necessary for significant hair regrowth.

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