Switching to Dut after 4 years on Fin. IM SO FUCKING EXCITED Finasteride/Dutasteride 10/19/2024
The conversation is about a user switching from finasteride to dutasteride after 4 years due to continued hair recession and miniaturization. The user plans to gradually increase to 1mg of dutasteride daily.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity No regrowth after oral min, topical fin, min, and tret: Aggressive diffuse/hairline recession in 2 years
A user experienced no hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, and reported side effects from oral finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or using hair fibers for better results.
community 6 months after switching to Dutasteride, lost more hair than ever
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause increased hair shedding, which may last several months before potential regrowth. Some users suggest combining both medications or waiting up to a year for improvement, while others report better results with finasteride alone.
community After 11 Years On Finasteride, Unfortunately, Hair Is Starting To Thin Again. Does Hair Simply Get More Sensitive To DHT As You Age?
After 11 years on Finasteride, a user's hair is thinning again, suggesting hair may become more sensitive to DHT with age. They plan to introduce Dutasteride once a week, as they cannot tolerate Minoxidil.
community Finasteride ruined my hair, and my life (so far)
The user suspects finasteride worsened their hair loss despite no abnormal shedding and reduced hair fall initially. They are considering various options, including switching brands, trying topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, or waiting for new treatments.
community finasteride progress… feels like I’m losing ground
The user is using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but feels progress is slow and is considering switching to dutasteride after 12 months. They notice minor shedding but are unsure if the medication is stabilizing their hair loss.
community Who here has maintained with finasteride for decades?
People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.
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