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      community Lowering my dutasteride dosage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user plans to reduce their dutasteride dosage from daily to every other day to save money, while continuing daily topical minoxidil. Others share experiences and advice, with some suggesting alternative sources for cheaper medication and discussing potential side effects and effectiveness.

      community 6 months in: Possible changes to treatment plan

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male has been on a hair loss treatment for 6 months using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, with slight improvement noted by his dermatologist. He is considering adding topical spironolactone, switching to dutasteride, increasing minoxidil dosage, or trying PRP injections for better results.

      community Day 1 of oral min 5mg with fir and multivitamin

       2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user plans to take oral minoxidil 5mg, topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride 0.5mg, and various vitamins for hair loss. A caution was given about the high daily dosage of vitamin D3.

      community Major dutasteride hairline recession

       4 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user experienced hairline recession after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and increasing the dosage. They plan to start using oral minoxidil and are advised to be patient as shedding is expected during the transition.

      community Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time

       96 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hair growth and thickness.

      community RU58841 and some major questions?

       7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is asking about the effectiveness and dosage of RU58841 for hair loss, comparing it to Minoxidil and discussing its long-term use alongside Finasteride. They plan to use RU58841 and Finasteride for several years before potentially switching to GT20029.

      community Oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil.

       108 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user switched from oral finasteride to oral dutasteride and increased minoxidil dosage, seeing significant hair improvement over a year. They plan to wait until age 35 for a hair transplant, aiming for optimal results.

      community 3 years worth of bloodwork on Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced a significant drop in libido and erectile issues after increasing their finasteride dosage, combining oral and topical treatments. They plan to take a break and resume using a lower concentration of topical finasteride to manage side effects.

      community 6,5 months update. What do you think?

      in Minoxidil  121 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 5 mg of oral minoxidil, 1.25 mg of finasteride, and a dermaroller for hair loss, and plans to reduce the minoxidil dosage after a year. They have not experienced side effects like facial bloating and are considering the safety of long-term use.

      community Finally got some results, thanks min and dut

       138 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride, noting thicker and darker hair with some shedding. They plan to reduce minoxidil dosage due to side effects and are hopeful for further improvements with continued dutasteride use.

      community Feminizing Hormons wet through the roof with Finasterid

       29 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user experienced increased estrogen levels after 11 months on finasteride, leading to concerns about feminizing effects. They plan to reduce the finasteride dosage and consider using an aromatase inhibitor to manage estrogen levels.

      community Microneedling. Minoxidil. Dutasteride. Still losing HAIR!!

       3 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using Finasteride, Dutasteride, Microneedling, and Minoxidil. They plan to increase Dutasteride dosage, but feel current treatments may not save their hair.

      community 6 months on minoxidil and finastreride

       1659 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 24-year-old experienced improved hair growth using 5% minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, and dermastamping, but faced side effects like low libido and mild erectile dysfunction. They plan to reduce finasteride dosage after full results and may consider a hair transplant if thinning recurs.

      community 4.5 Months on 0,25 Finasteride only | 23M

       39 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using 0.25mg finasteride daily for 4.5 months to address early-stage male pattern baldness, with positive results and no significant side effects. He plans to continue with this dosage and may consider increasing it or adding minoxidil if necessary.

      community Dutasteride and minoxidil : 5 months

      in Is this regrowth?  88 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is using dutasteride and minoxidil foam for hair regrowth, applying minoxidil once daily due to side effects from the liquid form. They plan to increase dutasteride dosage and possibly apply minoxidil twice daily, while also using ciclopirox olamine shampoo and sulfur soap.

      community 5 years apart on 1.25mg finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily

       3325 upvotes 11 months ago
      Significant hair improvement was achieved using 1.25mg finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, with no side effects. The user increased the minoxidil dosage to 7.5mg after noticing minor thinning and plans to continue the routine.

      community Slowly Getting There! Progress Update

       60 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil for 12 months and finasteride for 10 months, showing progress in hair growth and planning a hair transplant next year. Others congratulate the progress and inquire about dosage, side effects, and treatment details.

      community almost 4 years of my hair regrowth journey

      in Progress Pictures  42 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their 4-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. They plan to adjust their RU58841 dosage and are considering a hair transplant if current methods don't yield desired results.

      community 2 months apart, Are these bumps follicles?

       9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a mix of supplements, including Minoxidil, to address androgenetic alopecia and is concerned about zinc dosage potentially causing issues. They plan to discuss their treatment and supplement regimen with a dermatologist.

      community Nutrafol backed by Science to reverse male balding?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Nutrafol helps improve hair thickness and hairline but may have potential health risks like liver damage and increased prostate cancer risk. The user plans to continue Nutrafol at a lower dosage while managing seborrheic dermatitis and considers future use of topical finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and microneedling.

      community September 2023 vs December 2024

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to side effects but is experiencing further hair recession. They plan to double the dosage, despite mixed feedback on the effectiveness and potential side effects of the treatments.

      community making a clascoterone lotion from powder

       2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is considering making a 2% clascoterone lotion from powder due to unavailability in their location. They plan to mix clascoterone powder with retinol lotion and use literature to determine the correct dosage.