Switch from fin to dut and its worse Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/28/2025
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can worsen hair loss for some men due to increased testosterone levels. Topical treatments like RU58841 and Pyrilutamide are suggested to counteract these effects, but individual responses vary.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dutasteride 1 year regression. Depressing. (With pictures for proof)
A user shared their experience of hair loss progression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hair loss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss.
community I thought I’d be the perfect candidate for regrowth since I only had diffuse thinning on my crown. 9 months later of Oral Min and Fin and I’m worse off than when I started.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and topical minoxidil for nine months. They are considering switching to dutasteride and reducing ketoconazole shampoo due to its drying effects.
community Last Post Before I Switch Back to Finasteride From Dutasteride
The user plans to switch from dutasteride back to finasteride due to worsening hair loss, possibly due to increased scalp testosterone. Others report mixed results with both treatments, showing individual variability.
community Dutasteride 2 years 3 month results
The user tried dutasteride for hair loss for 2.5 years but experienced drastic thinning and receding hairline. They decided to switch back to finasteride, along with minoxidil, LLLT, and ketoconazole, due to dissatisfaction with dutasteride's results and side effects.
community Be careful when switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride because for more efficacy.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride may be more effective for hair regrowth due to dutasteride's stronger enzyme inhibition, but combining both drugs could enhance results. Some users report better outcomes with dutasteride, while others recommend a gradual transition to prevent potential hair loss.
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