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The effectiveness of Finasteride/Dutasteride for treating hair loss, and a cautionary tale about potential side effects such as gynecomastia.

Whether taking finasteride and dutasteride can cause penile shrinkage, with long-term users providing their personal experiences.

A user who was able to get dutasteride for free with their insurance, and another user mentioning that finasteride is only covered if it is used for medical reasons.

The progress of a user who has been using Minoxidil, micro needling and ketoconazole shampoo for 3 months to improve their hair and confidence; other users have suggested different treatments such as DHT blockers or finasteride.

User discusses switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride for hair loss treatment. Others share experiences and suggest trying Avodart or RU58841.

Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.

A user who experienced positive results from using finasteride and dutasteride to treat their hair loss, with 2000 grafts being transplanted in the temples area for further improvement. They also discussed cost and other treatments such as minoxidil.

A user's experience with early balding and their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, vitamin D, and biotin to treat it. Another user asked if the minoxidil had helped with regrowth before they started using it.

The conversation discusses new hair loss treatments, mentioning Breezula and a promising treatment called pyrilutamide.

User obsessed with hair loss prevention shares collection of treatments, including oral and topical finasteride, minoxidil, dermapen, and more. Others suggest adding RU58841, laser helmet, and PRP, while some advise dropping certain treatments for long-term manageability.

Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.

A user with low testosterone and mild gyno is considering finasteride for hair loss. Others suggest consulting an endocrinologist first and share experiences of finasteride not worsening gyno.

User shared 1-year progress using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil, regaining hair density. Others praised the improvement and asked about side effects and additional treatments.

User asked dermatologist for finasteride, received latanoprost and diprogenta cream instead. Others suggest latanoprost is expensive and not better than minoxidil, recommend trying another doctor for finasteride.

User started fin/min/niz at 23, switched to Dut at 24, and has been on treatments for 7 years. Despite occasional doubts, hair improved and user advises sticking with treatments.

Minoxidil users can safely use salicylic acid shampoo to manage scalp pimples and dandruff. Nizoral is also recommended for hair gain and treating scalp pimples.

Hair loss therapies focusing on hair follicle sugar metabolism and aldose reductase. Potential treatments include magnesium supplements, avoiding high glycemic index foods, and antioxidants.

A user shared that adding Dutasteride to Finasteride worsened their hair loss, despite initial improvements with Finasteride alone. Others in the conversation debated the effectiveness of Dutasteride, with some suggesting individual responses vary and others defending its proven efficacy for hair loss.

Minoxidil can prevent hair follicle miniaturization, not just stimulate hair growth. Finasteride and dutasteride don't work for everyone, suggesting DHT may not be the sole cause of hair loss; hair loss could be due to multiple factors, including autoimmune conditions.

An 18-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness is using probiotics, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, soy isoflavones, biotin, fish oil, quercetin, a multivitamin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies suggest these methods are ineffective and recommend finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma roller.

The post and conversation are about the long-term side effects of using Dutasteride and Finasteride for hair loss, including issues like raised liver enzymes, high cholesterol, and loss of libido. The user advises regular blood work and careful monitoring for those using these treatments.

User experienced feminizing side effects from finasteride and tried RU, alfatradiol, and finasteride without success. They are now considering treatments like Stemoxydine, Zix, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Eucapil, and a hair transplant.

The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, topical treatments, and supplements for hair loss but is losing progress and considering switching to dutasteride. They seek success stories to boost morale.

The conversation is about a potential new hair loss treatment called Breezula CB-03-01. Users are discussing updates on its development and sharing personal experiences with making or using it.

Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

Treatment options for hair regrowth other than minoxidil or finasteride, due to side effects from the latter, with platelet-rich plasma and topical treatments being among the suggested alternatives.

A user shared a blog post by "swissTemples" claiming to have reversed hair loss using a combination of treatments including suppressing PGD2 and increasing PGE2. The user noted that "swissTemples" has been banned from forums, possibly due to conflicts of interest.

Choosing hair loss treatments is challenging due to concerns about side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest starting with topical treatments and gradually increasing dosage, while some recommend oral finasteride for its effectiveness despite potential side effects.