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      community Bad experience at Dermatologist

      in Update  43 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.

      community Nest topical compound stack to fight hair loss

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking advice for the best topical treatment to combat their ongoing hair loss, despite already using oral dutasteride, RU-58841, and minoxidil. They are considering adding CB-03-01 or topical Spiro to their regimen to lower testosterone levels at the follicles.

      community Opinions on current hair loss stack and recommendations for HT?

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old man is seeking advice on his current hair loss treatment, which includes 0.5mg Dutasteride daily, 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, and daily low-level light laser therapy, as he's not seen improvement recently. He's also considering a hair transplant in South Korea at age 25 and is asking for opinions on this plan.

      community How strong is topical spiro? Close to God tier stack.

      in Product  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical spiro's effectiveness on androgens is discussed. User tried oral DUT, oral Min, keto/nizoral, and RU but experienced worsening hair loss and chest pains. Suggestion given to increase dutasteride and oral minoxidil dosage before considering spironolactone.

      community DHT is about to get smashed ….

      in Update  806 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments like topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and essential oils. Oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride are seen as more effective, though some prefer topicals to avoid side effects.

      community 16M topical min Kirkland 5% 2*1 ml ED, saved from dead

      in Progress Pictures  45 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, detailing their use of Kirkland Minoxidil 5%, finasteride, dutasteride, and weekly dermarolling. They experienced initial success with minoxidil but faced setbacks with oral minoxidil and are now back on topical treatments.

      community Help! Gyne after 20 years of taking Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  39 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 43-year-old experienced gynecomastia after 20 years of taking dutasteride and 7.5mg oral minoxidil. Suggestions include consulting an endocrinologist, checking hormones, and considering Nolvadex or DIM supplements.

      community 7 Month Hair Progress (0.5 mg dut only, diffuse thinning)

      in Progress Pictures  713 upvotes 8 months ago
      An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hair loss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.

      community Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hair loss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.

      community MY 6 MONTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRESS

      in Progress Pictures  210 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 23-year-old male shared his 6-month hair transformation using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D, gym, cardio, and dermastamping. He reported significant hair maintenance and no side effects.

      community Dutasteride , bloodwork and dht.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user reported high testosterone and estradiol levels within range, but unexpectedly high DHT levels after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. Another person suggested the dutasteride might be fake or a bad batch and recommended using the branded Avodart.

      community 6 months aggressive treatment for hair loss

      in Progress Pictures  115 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared a 6-month aggressive hair loss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hair loss classification.

      community Hair Regrowth Protocol for the Brothers suffering

      in Treatment  57 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair regrowth protocol involving Dutasteride, Pyrilutamide, Stemoxydine, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Oral Castor Oil, and L-Carnitine L-Tartrate. Some users are skeptical, particularly about the effectiveness and side effects of oral castor oil.

      community Progress at 5 months (dut/min/microneedling)

      in Progress Pictures  157 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's progress with hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil (oral and topical), Microneedling, and RU58841, which resulted in positive results after 5 months. Another user commented on the faster growth at the front compared to the crown.

      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

      in Progress Pictures  161 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.

      community No gains after 4 years of min and fin

      in Progress Pictures  92 upvotes 4 months ago
      User has seen no improvement after 4 years of using minoxidil and finasteride, and recently started dutasteride. Suggestions include adding oral minoxidil, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant.

      community Approximation of Scalp DHT Suppression Between 0.05 mg to 2.5 mg

      in Research/Science  63 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of various doses of Dutasteride in reducing scalp DHT and its impact on hair count. Users shared personal experiences with hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and Minoxidil, with one reporting significant hair loss reduction using a combination of oral Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  123 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

      community 5 Month Dutasteride Progress Before and After

      in Progress Pictures  173 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experiencing significant hair loss started using Dutasteride, a drug typically used for prostate issues, and noticed a positive change in hair thickness and volume after 5 months. Other users in the conversation also shared their experiences and observations with Dutasteride, with one mentioning additional use of oral Minoxidil.

      community Goodbye tressless. I’ve decided to give in to my hairloss.

      in Update  595 upvotes 1 year ago
      Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hair loss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.