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      community Slow responder: Progress stalling on dut, stabilization and thin fuzz but the hairs aren't going terminal. I wonder what options I have left are

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 43-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss, with some stabilization and thin hair growth but no significant cosmetic improvement. He is considering increasing microneedling frequency and exploring other options, as he is concerned about the lack of terminal hair growth.

      community Finastride only ! user for 4.5 years

      in Progress Pictures  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old male has been using finasteride for 4.5 years to maintain hair and recently started taking dutasteride weekly due to increased hair shedding. He plans to gradually switch to dutasteride while monitoring side effects and hair changes.

      community Important blood values on Dut?

       7 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user planning a blood test to monitor health while on hair loss treatments: Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride. Recommendations include testing for androgens, thyroid function, micronutrients, and basic health markers, with additional suggestions for PSA, prolactin, and estradiol.

      community Before (2022) and After (2026)

       1673 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their successful hair retention results after four years of using finasteride, despite initial side effects, and recently started experimenting with dutasteride. They did not consistently use minoxidil due to laziness.

      community Finasteride solution changing colors

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user noticed a color change in their hair loss solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone after storing it for several months. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the solution due to potential oxidation.

      community High E2 Estradiol normal DHT while been 6 months on Fin.

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is concerned about high estradiol and normal DHT levels after 6 months on finasteride and 4 months on weekly dutasteride, noticing hair thinning. They consider increasing dutasteride frequency and adding RU58841 to their regimen.

      community The expected timeline for PP405 - Next update at AAD Annual Meeting in March 2026 ?

       34 upvotes 8 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment, PP405, showed promising Phase 2a results with 31% of patients experiencing over 20% hair density increase without systemic absorption, avoiding hormonal side effects. The treatment is expected to be expensive, with Phase 3 trials starting mid-2026, and there is skepticism about the data's strength.

      community Why was this compound abandoned ?

       1 upvotes 6 months ago
      KY19382, a promising compound for hair loss, is not widely discussed or used. One user is currently testing it and plans to share results in a few weeks.

      community Third shedding phase on less than 6 months of treatment

      in Chat  7 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for almost 6 months and finasteride for almost 4 months, experiencing significant shedding and minimal stabilization. They are considering switching to dutasteride if no improvements are seen and are advised to be patient, as results may take up to 2 years.

      community 2 years on treatment (stack update)

       465 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Estradiol Valerate injections as part of hormone replacement therapy for transitioning. They experienced significant hair improvement and personal satisfaction but caution against this approach for non-transitioning individuals due to irreversible changes.

      community 1mg Finasteride daily for almost 4 years (late 2022 - today)

       416 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been taking 1mg of finasteride daily since late 2022, which has stabilized hair thinning but not significantly regrown hair. They are considering adding minoxidil for potential regrowth, and report no side effects from finasteride.

      community Drastic loss after stabilization for 5 years of DHT blockers, topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo

      in Update  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss despite using a combination of 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, and vitamin D optimization, and is now starting zinc supplementation. Suggestions include considering other causes, possibly increasing dutasteride dosage, switching to oral minoxidil, or maintaining the current regimen and reassessing in six months.

      community UPDATE - 7 months 2,5 dutatesteride

       10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user continues to experience hair loss despite using dutasteride 2.5mg, minoxidil 5mg, and ciclopirox shampoo, and plans to reassess after one year. Others report similar issues with dutasteride, with some switching to finasteride or adding RU58841.

      community 16 months of consistency and this is what I get?

       478 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and finasteride, later transitioning to dutasteride and continuing with oral minoxidil. They reported no side effects and are optimistic about further improvements.

      community Roughly 3 years Finateride monotherapy. 25M

      in Progress Pictures  79 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride since October 2022 to combat diffuse thinning and hairline recession, experiencing initial shedding but later stabilization. He plans to add oral minoxidil to improve hair density and is open to trying dutasteride if necessary, with minimal side effects reported.

      community Finasteride for 2 years - am I any worse off?

       15 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 2 years with visible improvement and stabilization in hair loss, taking 1mg daily without side effects. Some users suggest adding minoxidil for more regrowth potential.

      community 2dDR experiment. Seems to be doing something.

       11 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their experience using 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) for hair regrowth, noting early positive results without side effects, alongside their long-term use of minoxidil and finasteride. They mentioned 2dDR's potential effectiveness in boosting blood flow to hair follicles and its availability online.

      community 10 months treating MPB - I am happy with these results

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old man shared his positive results after 10 months of treating male pattern baldness using a regimen that includes Estradiol Enanthate, DHPA, Bicalutamide, Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, and a dermaroller. He experienced mild gynecomastia and reduced body hair as side effects but was satisfied with the outcome.

      community [24M] Legendary Stress Thinning Recovery (7 months on 5% topical 2x per day)

       199 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over 7 months using Kirkland's 5% topical minoxidil foam twice daily, attributing initial hair loss to stress rather than male pattern baldness. Despite suggestions to add a DHT blocker like finasteride, he remains cautious due to concerns about potential effects on beard growth.

      community Research behind RU-58642? Has anyone heard of this?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU-58642 is a powerful anti-androgen that was not developed further, possibly due to safety concerns or financial reasons. RU58841 is a topical alternative, but it is less effective than finasteride and dutasteride, and its long-term effects are not well-studied.

      community 16month progress on crazy stack

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using a strong combination of hair loss treatments for 16 months, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU-58841, but their hair loss has worsened. They're questioning whether their high testosterone levels or residual scalp DHT are causing further hair loss, with a reply suggesting that even small amounts of DHT can cause hair loss if one is sensitive to it.

      community PP405 (Everychem 3HP) users - assemble and share your updates!!

      in Chat  44 upvotes 4 months ago
      Users discussed experiences with Everychem's solution similar to PP405 for hair loss, noting some positive results like increased hair thickness and new growth. There was skepticism about the product's legitimacy and safety, with some users reporting early signs of effectiveness and others expressing concerns about the lack of evidence and safety profiles.