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Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.

Topical finasteride may reduce more scalp DHT but is seen as inconsistent and messy compared to oral finasteride. Users report mixed results with both forms, with some preferring oral for its convenience and consistent dosing, while others find topical effective but harder to apply.

DHT in the scalp, not the bloodstream, is crucial for hair loss. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling.

The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.

Men wearing wigs should be normalized as it is for women. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned, but societal norms need to change to accept wigs for men.

Users discuss using pyrilutamide for hair loss, seeking alternatives to 5AR inhibitors. They mention using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841.

A 19-year-old concerned about long-term effects of 5AR inhibitors on physical appearance. They have used finasteride and plan to try dutasteride or RU58841; responses suggest improved skin, hair, and confidence.

The user experienced severe scalp itching and hair loss while on dutasteride, which they linked to caffeine and masturbation. They plan to cut out both to see if their hair density improves.

A user shared their 11-year journey with alopecia, using finasteride, dutasteride, and a hair transplant. They encouraged others not to panic, noting that hair miniaturization can take over 15 years to complete.

A user shared their 3-year experience using finasteride for hair loss, reporting significant improvement and no side effects. They are now starting dutasteride and plan to update on progress in a year.

A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced initial shedding but later saw significant hair regrowth, especially with the addition of minoxidil. Another user switched to dutasteride without experiencing shedding or noticeable regrowth.

Taking too much Zinc, around 30mg per day, might cause hair loss. The user is also using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg Oral Minoxidil daily.

The conversation is about hair care for someone who sweats daily at the gym. Recommendations include using shampoo every day despite common advice against it.

A user experienced androgenic alopecia starting at the vertex without frontal hairline recession and is seeking information on this pattern. Another user noted that vertex or diffuse hair loss is common among men.

A man saw improvement in hair loss after a year using 1mg finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, but reduced finasteride due to side effects. He switched to 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical finasteride twice daily, microneedling weekly, and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, but may stop minoxidil due to chest pains.

A user on finasteride added dutasteride due to severe shedding and scalp issues, but didn't see reduced shedding. A dermatologist said finasteride doesn't reduce shedding but thickens hair, and another person confirmed shedding can continue but hair should improve over time.

The user started taking finasteride 1.5 years ago with some success in stopping hair loss but no regrowth, and is now experiencing increased hair loss after a recent operation, questioning if the medication stopped working or if the hair loss is temporary. They are considering switching to a different treatment and seeking advice.

A user expressed disappointment that their hair loss worsened after 11 months using topical finasteride with TrichoSol, despite no side effects and initial signs of improvement. They asked for advice and opinions on their treatment and alternatives, with suggestions including switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride, starting minoxidil, and addressing their seborrheic dermatitis with different shampoos or medical advice.

The user has been on finasteride for 9 months and is still experiencing daily hair shedding but has seen improvement. Other users suggest the shedding is normal and that the user has had positive results from the treatment.

A user shared their 3-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Commenters noticed improvement and discussed the importance of waiting 6 months for more significant results.

A user reports hair regrowth after 8 months using treatments including topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, Pyrilutamide, GHK-Cu/Min topical, and supplements like fish collagen peptides, zinc, and vitamin D3. They've seen progress but slower regrowth in the midsection of the scalp and are seeking advice to improve it.

A user shared a 6-month hair regrowth journey using topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, and Nizoral, noting increased hair density and color. They apply treatments once daily before bed and have experienced a second shedding phase, which they believe is normal.

A user mixed peppermint, rosemary, and castor oil and applied it to their scalp, causing excessive hair shedding. They're concerned about permanent hair loss, while another user shared their experience of using undiluted rosemary oil without any major issues.

A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss was prescribed two shampoos and hair vitamins by a dermatologist who suggested seborrheic dermatitis as the cause. However, users in the conversation suggested the hair loss could be male pattern baldness (MPB), recommending monitoring the situation and considering finasteride as a treatment.

Brian Dye's theory links skeletal malocclusion type II to hair loss, suggesting it's a blood flow issue. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and anti-inflammatory drugs like benaxoprofen.

The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hair loss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hair loss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hair loss without dandruff.

The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hair loss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, General-Switch-5722, has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over 2 years but is still experiencing hair loss. They are considering adding a low dose of RU58841 or topical dutasteride as potential treatments. Other users in the conversation have suggested switching to dutasteride or using oral minoxidil.

RU58841 cured seborrheic dermatitis, oily scalp, dandruff, and scalp pain, improving hair health when combined with Minoxidil. Another user noted diet impacts their seborrheic dermatitis and that finasteride hasn't changed their condition.