Which is better for someone balding for decades? Dutasteride or Finasteride?
Is this regrowth? 7/16/2024
Dutasteride is recommended over finasteride for severe hair loss, despite potential side effects. The original poster has been using various treatments for four months and is considering adding copper tripeptide-1.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Is DHT actually the cause of male pattern hair loss or just a correlating factor? Why I think the research is more complicated than we're told and why I've been looking into GHK-Cu
DHT is not the only cause of male pattern hair loss; genetic sensitivity, inflammation, and fibrosis also contribute. GHK-Cu, a copper peptide, is being explored as an alternative treatment to finasteride and minoxidil, showing potential in improving follicle health.
community My progress lmk if you need advice 22 years old
Minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and copper peptides are discussed as treatments for hair loss, with users sharing experiences and concerns about side effects and effectiveness. Oral minoxidil and dutasteride are suggested for better regrowth, while topical minoxidil caused irritation for some.
community Suggestions on Making DIY Topical Finastride at HOME.
The conversation discusses making DIY topical finasteride using a hair tonic with various ingredients and suggests alternatives like Jatamansi powder, Sandalore, and products like Bare Anatomy Expert Advanced Hair Growth Serum and RevivHair Max Hair Stimulating Serum. It also mentions using topical dutasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.
community Hair regrowth attempt. Age 33 after 10 years bald.
A 33-year-old attempted hair regrowth after 10 years of baldness using topical finasteride, minoxidil, micro-needling, a laser cap, and later oral dutasteride. They noticed some regrowth, especially vellus hairs, and are considering a hair transplant or other treatments despite side effects.
community Bryan Johnson's email regarding hair loss and his protocol (including why he doesn't take Fin or Dut).
Hair loss treatments include topical and oral minoxidil, low-level laser light therapy, and peptide serums. Bryan Johnson avoids finasteride and dutasteride due to potential side effects, focusing instead on his own protocol with these treatments.
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