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      community New vellus hairs? 2.5min .5dut

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing new vellus hair growth after using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily for over two months, following a previous regimen with minoxidil and finasteride. They note significant growth in eyelashes, eyebrows, and facial hair, attributing the changes to the medications rather than lifestyle adjustments.

      community 8 months progress! Recovered most of it!

      in Progress Pictures  252 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over eight months using 0.5mg dutasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and 5% topical minoxidil, with plans to continue treatment and update at the one-year mark. They reported no side effects and started derma stamping to enhance results.

      community 38M, ~9 years on meds - Fin for 5 and Dut for 3+

       114 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 38-year-old man shared his 9-year experience with hair loss treatments, using finasteride for 5 years, switching to dutasteride for over 3 years, and adding low-dose oral minoxidil 4 months ago, resulting in maintained hair density and some improvement. He experienced no significant side effects and expressed satisfaction with his current regimen, wishing he had started oral minoxidil earlier.

      community Increase hair shedding on Dut + Min after 10 months. 21M

       1 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 21-year-old male is experiencing increased hair shedding after 10 months on dutasteride and minoxidil, with concerns about thinning hairline despite no vitamin deficiencies. Users suggest using high-quality medications and consider increasing dutasteride dosage to 1mg daily.

      community M29 Dut/Min/Microneedle/Tretinoin

       24 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been using finasteride since 2018, switched to dutasteride, and added minoxidil, microneedling, and a tretinoin/spiro compound. They are pleased with the results and hopeful for more improvement.

      community Dutasteride mesotherapy alongside oral fin and dut?

       2 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy, combined with peptides and exosomes, is being considered for hair loss treatment. One user suggests that oral finasteride or dutasteride mesotherapy may not be necessary if already taking oral dutasteride.

      community 1 year daily dut progress 0.5mg

      in Progress Pictures  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 0.5mg daily dutasteride for a year without seeing progress and previously used oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering a hair transplant and discussing various treatments like scalp massages, derma rolling, and different medication dosages.

      community Rejected for the 2nd time for the VDPHL01 Clinical Trials (believe it or not!)

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user was rejected from participating in a clinical trial for an extended-release oral Minoxidil due to having rheumatoid arthritis, despite initially being accepted. They had stopped using Dutasteride and Minoxidil to qualify but continued using other treatments like RU58841 and red light therapy.

      community 7 months dutasteride(1 mg) progress

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride, at 1 mg daily, was used for hair regrowth, with initial shedding and side effects like watery semen and increased libido. The user previously tried finasteride and minoxidil but switched to dutasteride for stronger, sustained results.

      community Added Dut 1x Weekly to Daily Fin (6mo Report)

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride daily for four years and added dutasteride once a week, noticing minimal changes in hairline but reduced shedding. They are considering adding oral minoxidil but prefer to avoid it due to potential side effects.

      community M(23) 5 months of using Fin and Min

       69 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 23-year-old has been using finasteride every other day and topical minoxidil daily for five months to address hair thinning, with plans to resume dermarolling. They experienced minimal shedding and are considering switching to daily finasteride for better results.

      community 33M 1mg finasteride + topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  59 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 33-year-old man shares his positive hair regrowth results using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, and a 0.5mm dermaroller weekly. He feels more confident and encourages others to try the routine despite potential side effects.

      community Help me prepare with advise to get Dutasteride with my doc and dermatologist

       17 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma stamping for hair loss but is considering switching to dutasteride due to lack of improvement. They are seeking advice on obtaining dutasteride, which is off-label in Denmark, and are considering ordering it online if not prescribed.

      community 1+ year Nuclear Stack on 19M, AMA!

       115 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping to address hair loss and enhance facial hair growth, experiencing minimal side effects and increased body hair. They report positive results in hairline thickness and temple closure.

      community Finasteride users: have DIM supplements worked for you?

       4 upvotes 1 week ago
      A user started finasteride and is experiencing fatigue and nipple tenderness. They are considering DIM supplements to manage elevated estrogen levels, and another user suggests these side effects may resolve in a month.

      community M28 5 Month insane progress, Fin&Min

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their impressive hair regrowth progress after 5 months using 1mg oral finasteride every other day, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, weekly dermastamping, and daily scalp massages. They reported no side effects and began seeing improvement after 2.5 months.

      community Dermatologist visit+prescription

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 11 months ago
      A dermatologist prescribed 0.5mg dutasteride every two days and 5mg Minoxidil daily for hair loss, suggesting dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative. The discussion questions the effectiveness and cost of mesotherapy compared to oral treatments, with concerns about side effects and the dermatologist's approach.

      community I think microneedling before topical application of finasteride (or dut) is a path we should investigate (for those of us who don't care about systemic absorption). Here's why...

       20 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling before applying topical finasteride or dutasteride may enhance their effectiveness by increasing local absorption in the scalp, despite concerns about systemic absorption. Users discuss combining this method with oral treatments and minoxidil, noting potential benefits and side effects.

      community 9 month before and after, dut only

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced noticeable hair growth after 9 months using oral dutasteride, with full results expected in 20-24 months. They prefer oral treatments over topical minoxidil due to convenience.

      community 7 Months treatment update - DUT/FIN and Min

       94 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 22-year-old male has been treating hair loss for 7 months, initially using finasteride 1mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg, then switching to dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 3.75mg. He reports shedding but sees improvements in hair texture, color, and density, with mild regrowth along the hairline and temples.

      community Scalp barrier support while using min foam? +Seb derm

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user started using minoxidil foam daily after two years on finasteride and is managing seborrheic dermatitis with antifungal shampoo. They seek advice on moisturizing products that won't worsen their condition, with suggestions including gentle shampoos and light ceramide serums.