Why does finasteride stop working?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 10/19/2024

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 8 years
    💊 Dutasteride (oral)
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 2x daily
    the tone is 😞 negative with 70% back to where I started results.

    Other terms

    Finasteride may seem less effective over time due to increased DHT sensitivity or aging, but it still suppresses DHT. Switching to dutasteride offers stronger DHT suppression but may increase estrogen levels.
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      community Bloodwork reports just came in

      in Update  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oral minoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hair loss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.

      community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

      in Research/Science  82 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.

      community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.

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