community In your opinion, when is it time to switch from Fin to Dut?
User discusses switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride for hair loss treatment. Others share experiences and suggest trying Avodart or RU58841.
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240-270 / 1000+ resultscommunity ‘ Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride and Dutasteride Use: It’s Time to Sound the Alarm’ Thoughts? Concerns?
The potential health risks associated with long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride, with some responses pointing out the low quality of the journal that published the review article as well as highlighting other alternatives such as keto or minoxidil, and RU58841.
community Just took a pic of my hair under direct sunlight for the first time in months. Instant regret.
The conversation is about disappointment with hair loss progress despite using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, tretinoin, and a dermaroller. Direct sunlight revealed more hair loss than expected, prompting continued treatment and hope for improvement.
community Is Pyrilutamide a failure? I'm just now catching up on the news regarding it for the first time in awhile.
Pyrilutamide appears to be ineffective for hair loss. Users discuss alternatives like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community 25M, 1 year mark on 1mg Finasteride ,1ml Min one time a day before sleep
A 25-year-old man shared his one-year progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using 1mg of finasteride and 1ml of minoxidil daily before sleep. Commenters are impressed and hopeful, asking about the timeline of his improvements.
community 12months result from médication only fin + minox + vitamines + microneedling... Time for HT!
The user's progress in treating their hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, vitamins, and microneedling, with one person suggesting to wait six more months before considering a hair transplant. The other person agreed that a hair transplant would be nice.
community Anyone else find it funny all of us on here stress about hair loss daily and take pills for it and take time everyday to apply minoxidil or RU meanwhile we all have friends who don’t even think about hairloss rocking their perfect NW0 hairlines and thick hair?
People on a forum are discussing the irony of stressing over hair loss and using treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, while others have naturally perfect hair without any effort. They share personal experiences and acknowledge that everyone has insecurities, with some accepting their situation and others finding it frustrating.
community I hate how I can’t go swimming without my hair fibers coming out and ruining the illusion I’ve spent so much time and effort trying to maintain
Hair loss at 19, frustration with hair fibers coming out while swimming. Mentioned treatments: Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community Saw palmetto sides are the same as finasteride? Im going to lose my time and money with "natural drugs"?
A 25-year-old is considering using saw palmetto for hair loss due to fear of finasteride side effects but is concerned about its effectiveness and cost compared to finasteride. They are seeking advice on whether saw palmetto has similar side effects to finasteride and if it's truly effective or just a placebo.
community 10 Months of Nuclear Stack [Dut, Min, Keto + Estradiol & Spironolactone (MtF HRT)] -- Does it need more time or does it need a transplant?
The post discusses using a combination of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole, Estradiol, and Spironolactone for hair regrowth. Users suggest it needs more time and possibly a transplant, with some sharing personal experiences and side effects of similar treatments.
community If I hypothetically robbed a bank, used the money for a hair transplant, and then ended up serving prison time, would my transplanted hair still grow in prison without taking finasteride? Just curious!
A user humorously asks if transplanted hair would grow in prison without finasteride after a hypothetical bank robbery. Replies include jokes and advice, with some mentioning the importance of managing hair loss and the potential consequences of prison time.
community Has anyone used Ru58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride (1mg oral) at the same time?
A user shared their experience using RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride for hair loss, noting good results but increased acne from RU58841. They plan to replace RU58841 with Finasteride while continuing Minoxidil.
community I received a prescription for DUTASTERIDE CAP 0.5MG and to this day for 7 months I have been taking propecia, I am considering switching because I see that my shedding has not stopped, although I have results that I associate with topical minoxidil. Do they think it's time to move to DUTASTERIDE 0.
A user has been taking Propecia (finasteride) for 7 months and uses topical minoxidil, but is considering switching to dutasteride due to ongoing hair shedding. Another person suggests that 7 months is not enough time to decide on switching medications.
community 4.5 months on Finasteride 1mg a day, topical Minoxidil 5% twice a day, and ketoconazole shampoo 1% every time I shower.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and stopped derma stamping to prepare for a future hair transplant. They are considering adding tretinoin to their treatment.
community 6 months of microneedling, minox, 1% keto, & biotin. Time for fin?
User experienced hair growth after 6 months using microneedling, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin. Commenters suggest adding finasteride to treatment for better results and preventing further hair loss.
community Friend asked me why was I shaving bald if my hair is so thick, so I guess it’s time to post my results (HT: 10 months, 1k grafts, Care: 6 months, 0.5mg/d fin, 1/d min, 1.5/w microneedling)
A user's results after 10 months of hair transplant surgery, which they had been taking care of with 0.5mg/day finasteride, 1x daily minoxidil and 1.5 times weekly microneedling treatments. One other user replied positively to the post.
community (1 month pyrilutamide results) what I noticed: massive shedding phase around week 2. it was worse than finasteride and minoxidil shedding. no side effects other than headache the first time I applied it. I feel like it's working but still too soon to tell.
The user experienced significant hair shedding in the second week of using pyrilutamide, more so than with finasteride and minoxidil, and reported a headache after the first application. They believe the treatment may be working but acknowledge it's too early to confirm results.
community Coming up on 6 months of treatment. Fin + min, dermaroll 1x per week, Nizoral 3x per week. No sides. Decent gains for the time I’ve been on it I think, hope to see more as time goes on! Last pic was today after a haircut, each photo is captioned.
A user's progress with treating their hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral 3 times per week over 6 months without any side effects; they are happy with their progress so far and are looking forward to further gains.
community Update 7 months post op HT from Dr.Serkan Aygin 3100 total grafts…Topical Fin/Min + Men’s Viviscal,Biotin and it’s a 10 sulfate free shampoo mixed with Nizoral and I added donor area photos too this time. Enjoy and wish you the best.
A 7-month update from Markoj44 regarding their hair transplant results, which includes the use of topical finasteride and minoxidil in combination with Viviscal, biotin, Nizoral shampoo, and donor area photos. People responded positively to the post.
community First 6 months was (3 times a week of Rosemary mixed with Jojoba+ 2 mm dermarolling ) Second 6 months was ( Min once a day + Fin 1 mmg a day + one time a week of dermastamp +Nizoral shampoo one time a week)
The effects of using various treatments on hair loss, with one user reporting positive results after 6 months and another user commending their progress. Treatments discussed include rosemary mixed with jojoba oil, minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, dermastamp, and Nizoral shampoo.
community Don't give up, guys. It might take a little bit of time, but damn it's worth it. Almost 2 years on fin (8 months dut) + topical minox every day, started oral minox few days ago.
User improved hairline with 2 years on finasteride (8 months dutasteride) and daily topical minoxidil, recently started oral minoxidil. No side effects experienced, and user's doctor approved dutasteride for a boost.
community Me beating the shit out of Norwood reaper after chugging my daily dose of min and grabbing the powerline to revive my heart for the 10th time today.
Hair loss, treatments including Minoxidil and finasteride, confidence being more important than the amount of hair one has, and how actor Jason Statham is an example of a successful bald man.
community 2 year anniversary of my 2500 FUE procedure. It's not perfect and I worry about continuing to lose ground through dut and min all the time, but as of right now I am super glad I went through with it.
User celebrates 2-year anniversary of 2500 FUE hair transplant procedure and worries about future hair loss. Others compliment the results and suggest using Dut and Min to maintain hair.
community Nothing's working, I feel depressed, also hopeless for the first time
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Nizoral Shampoo, Rosemary Oil, Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin C, Zinc and Dermarolling, that have not been successful over the past 14 months. Other users gave advice on how to cope with the issue, such as exercising, changing mindset, and shaving their head.
community Have been dealing with hair loss and the emotional turmoil that comes with it for about a decade now. Figured with this pandemic and having to stay indoors it would be a great time to buzz it all of and embrace it. Glad I took the plunge after many years of wanting to but never having the guts!
Embracing the decision to buzz one's hair due to dealing with hair loss, and discussing various treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and rogaine. People have shared supportive comments and advice on how to style a bald head.
community back when I would frequent this subreddit a lot I used to see a lot of negativity. As someone who has moved on I felt it was time to come back and offer some hope.
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, which caused side effects and didn't yield satisfactory results. They eventually shaved their head, found it liberating, and encouraged others to embrace baldness.
community 18-month results of ~1.5mg fin/day, 0.5mg dut 3x/week, 5% topical minox daily, dermarolling 2x monthly, nizoral 2x weekly, vitamin supplements daily, and a healthier diet. 30 y/o M doctor, couldn't stand the idea of losing my bun. Long time lurker, how'd I do?
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, "Hello_Knicks," achieved significant hair growth and density by consistently using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, nizoral, vitamin supplements, and a healthier diet. The user, who is a medical doctor, believes that patience, persistence, and medication compliance are key factors in achieving positive results.
community (26M) My 3 months progress on hair loss treatment. Extremely happy with the results. I have included so many details about my stack, my experience during the treatment, progress pictures, and everything I did during this time period.
A user's 3-month progress report on their treatment of hair loss using a stack of finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, with additional supplements, diet and workout routine, and before-and-after photos.
community Actor Patrick Stewart, 82, has a receding hairline. I thought it was pretty cool to see an older actor being successful, despite dealing with hair loss. He’s been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and just voted “Sexiest Man Alive” by Glamour for the second time
Actor Patrick Stewart's success despite having a receding hairline, how hair loss may not be as crippling as it is perceived to be, and how different people are attracted to different physical features.
community Today is 6 months to the day of oral Finasteride, topical minoxidil, and once a week dermaroller! Left is April 20th, Right is October 20th. Hoping the patchiness will fill in over time but overall I’m happy with results
A user's 6-month progress after using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and weekly dermaroller treatments for hair loss. Replies praised the user for their results so far.