Transition protocols from fin to dut
    Chat 3/10/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Dutasteride →

    5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 1.5 years
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.5mg equivalent nightly 4 months
    💊 Dutasteride (oral)
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 2x daily
    • LLLT
    the tone is 😐 neutral with reduced rate of loss results.

    Other terms

    Transitioning from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss, with suggestions to either slowly transition or frontload dutasteride. The user is also using minoxidil, nizoral, needling, and LLLT.
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