Starting Dut today praying so much this works! Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/12/2024
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after 1.5 years without results. They are hopeful the new treatment will work.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity 4 moths on treatment fin/dutasteride 5mg oral min same hair lenth
The user experienced hair regrowth after four months of using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. They noted increased oiliness in their hair after starting the treatment.
community Have you noticed any difference in mood or energy since being on fin/dut?
Users discuss effects of Finasteride/Dutasteride on mood and energy. Some experience depression, focus issues, and libido changes.
community People need to start accepting that only medical therapy (Fin/Dut) can save your hair in the long run.
Minoxidil can regrow hair but doesn't address the underlying issue of DHT, leading to continued hair loss. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, mentioning side effects, personal outcomes, and alternatives like microdosing topical finasteride.
community How To Switch from Finasteride to Dutasteride (according to literature)
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. Dutasteride is suggested as a more effective alternative.
community 2 YEAR UPDATE: Finasteride at 1mg/day for 4 months —> Dutasteride at 0.5mg twice per week for 20 months. Started treatment Jan 6, 2021.
A 25 year-old male who has been taking finasteride (1mg/day) for 4 months and then switching to dutasteride (0.5mg twice per week) for 20 months, with positive results; the difference between finasteride and dutasteride is discussed.
community 6 months on dutasteride, hair growth. this stuff really works! Last pic is start of my journey. Hair is all the way up
A user who has had success with using Dutasteride to regrow their hair after previously having results with Finasteride, with others questioning the switch and asking about potential side effects.
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