Switching to dut after 5 years of little success on fin?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/23/2024

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    Finasteride →

    Prescription tablet (1 mg) that slowed hair loss versus placebo in two-year trials. Labels warn of sexual side effects that have continued after stopping, and of depression and suicidal thoughts; not for use in pregnancy.

    Minoxidil →

    A vasodilator used on the scalp (over the counter) and, off-label, as a low-dose prescription tablet for pattern hair loss.

    Ketoconazole →

    Antifungal shampoo; small studies suggest a possible modest benefit in pattern hair loss, but it is not approved for that use. Oral ketoconazole tablets are a different product with a boxed liver warning.

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) daily 5 years
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5 years
    💧 Nizoral (topical)
    💧 Dermarolling (topical) recently started
    the tone is 😐 neutral with minimal success results.

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    A user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride after minimal success with finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. Another user reports positive results with dutasteride after switching from finasteride.
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      This review discusses various substances used in the treatment of alopecia, highlighting the roles of minoxidil and finasteride, but reports no new experimental findings.