Finasteride and Dutasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss

[@alexshelby1288]

You gotta love when once in a while on KZbin someone actually knows what they are talking about. Thanks fellas

[@gliiitched4429]

I know, a lot of hair care channels know what they’re talking about for healthy hair, but when it comes to loss it’s literally just “dht bad” because they haven’t ever dealt with hair loss. I don’t blame them - I wouldn’t look into hair loss if I wasn’t incredibly susceptible to it - but it’s risky business not telling them the whole story, because blocking dht reduction A: isn’t going to solve hair loss, and B: if fin doesn’t work, it gets people from finasteride to dutasteride without knowing that if you don’t have the t score of 1000 gorillas you might as well schedule your own breast reduction surgery a year in advance

[@littledudefromacrossthestr5755]

​@@gliiitched4429 breast reduction?

[@littledudefromacrossthestr5755]

​@@trappz_io2620 really?

[@gr8vijay]

@@littledudefromacrossthestr5755 Gynecomastia

[@BangMaster96]

I can't believe it is 2020 and we still do not have a viable cure for hair loss.

[@randomfullywonderful]

Calm down. We have Avodart.

[@DakarEuro]

@@randomfullywonderful I think he means completely side effect free. Crushing your DHT can have severe side effects in some

[@randomfullywonderful]

@@DakarEuro mhm, but it can save your sweet, sweet hair follicles.

[@randomfullywonderful]

@@DakarEuro mhm, finasteride has only shown a slow of hair loss, but dutasteride? No evidence that it even allows it. Find a doc willing to script it.

[@randomfullywonderful]

@@DakarEuro Actually, there's no evidence that Avodart stops working. I don't know, they didn't put as much research into it as Propecia, but it does stop working, like after five years.

[@petershanle9675]

Best advice on the net. These are surgeons people. Listen to this advice. Thanks guys for your time and great advice on all your channels.

[@steveg9302]

Getting on finasteride early at 30 with a NW 1.5 was the best decision I’ve made in my entire life

[@TheHairLossShow]

Good on you.

[@HarishKumar-cv8vy]

are you using minoxidil as well?

[@ShadowCastPro]

Any noticeable side effects?

[@beastieboy9286]

Steve from Texas hows it going so far did you have any mad shedding?

[@beastieboy9286]

The Hair Loss Show do you get alot of shedding from finasteride?

[@rudydeleon8903]

You guys are AMAZING! I’ve never seen anyone cover these topics the way y’all do. It’s so hard to find but not with this channel! 💯

[@sasanovak9369]

propecia is so weak.. Dutastercide gave me the results I needed. Feeling like I got my life back. So blessed again! THANKS Dutasteride!

[@sasanovak9369]

hey I use 0.5 mg everyday and yes my doctor prescribe it for me

[@sasanovak9369]

@Pretty Boy and I did not get no side effects really except for being extremely horny for the first month but then it went to normal again

[@SayMyName316]

@@sasanovak9369 wait so what should I take Fina or dutast

[@sasanovak9369]

@@SayMyName316 Dut is whats working for me

[@hardik4456]

I have also been taking dutasteride 0.5 mg daily for the last 10 months as per the doctor prescribed me. I was also prescribed minoxidil 10, but I stopped using it after 2-3 months because it was irritating my scalp due itching and dryness. Although, my hairfall has been reduced significantly, but there is no any improvement in the hairline as my it is just at the same point where I started the treatment. I think I should not have discontinued minoxidil. But I am satisfied that atleast I am not experiencing further hairloss.

[@assassinskillz123]

What you said in the end is so true, A lot of doctors don’t tell you about what you can do to prevent the hair loss, just go straight into making money for themselves

[@petermusto3704]

Dutasteride is far superior than Finasteride. Finasteride lost its efficacy after 7 years, so my Doctor prescribed Dutasteride. It's been 9 months and my hair came back thicker and stronger. I'm 65, and I have BPH, so I'm killing 2 birds with one stone. Both are vastly improved because of Dutasteride.

[@raphaelfernandes5195]

Do u take EVERYDAY 0,5 mg/

[@petermusto3704]

@@raphaelfernandes5195 -Yes.

[@raphaelfernandes5195]

@@petermusto3704 Did affect your beard and facial hair, like eyebrowns/ beacuse dutasteride is thinnning my beard

[@petermusto3704]

@@raphaelfernandes5195 - Beard is fine, but come to think about it, its thinner on my chin. Dutasteride is much stronger than Finasteride, but it does prevent hair loss, and promotes hair growth because its effective fighting the trash hormone, DHT. However, I wouldn't recommend everyone to take Dutasteride, I'd suggest using Finasteride first. And I would apply Minoxidil everyday regardless of which medication you're using. The success rate is high using this combination in my opinion.

[@raphaelfernandes5195]

@@petermusto3704 I'm on dut abou 8 months and nothing happend, I will try 1mg per day of DUT

[@DRM-nb1fg]

These videos are very helpful. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@TheHairLossShow]

Appreciate the comment. Thanks.

[@ashutosh57]

My observations: 3:14 There should be two pens there. Very very useful knowledge shared by these two geniuses. Much appreciated and grateful! Big thanks!

[@yhrfeyxm]

thanks to the advise provided by your channel i went ahead and started on finasteride over 6 months ago. I wished i had started soon to be honest. ive had zero side effects and my hair just overall feels healthier and i feel that thinning process has been reversed. earlier my hair felt unhealthy and i used to think it was the shampoo i was using. Thanks for the great work doctors.

[@NikoHL]

How's it going now, 1 yr on?

[@angryman132]

Any updates

[@عليكريم-ك1ب]

results?

[@emperorscott]

I've been taking 1mg Finasteride daily for around 4.3 years. I'm NW 2 with no crown thinning. Just a receded hairline. For the first 2 years, Finasteride had worked beautifully in preventing further loss. But at 3.5 years of taking Finasteride, I've noticed my hairline thinning ever so slowly once again. So I'm now taking Dutasteride. I've also been using a high strength Minoxidil for 4.3 years which I still use today.

[@alwiniscool]

Any sides?

[@emperorscott]

@@alwiniscoolWhen I was on Finasteride, I had watery seamen. But once the effects of Fin started wearing off, the watery seaman sides wore off too! Only been on Dutasteride for 5 days and I'm feeling lethargic. But I'm going to carry on for as long as I can to see what happens.

[@Boris2028]

ScottyY2J Im on Dutasteride too and feeling lethargic as well. Had no sides on Fin. Might try Fin daily + one Dut capsule weekly

[@zek4491]

I have the same situation, ı use finasterid and minoxidil for 2.5 years but ı have still losing hair and ı am thinking to take dudasterid .

[@emperorscott]

@@zek4491 Hey. I've been on Dutasteride for around 13 months now and it has stabilized my hair loss. I've taken and still take 0.5mg Dutasteride daily since making the switch from Fin. Only side effect I've noticed on Dut is ejaculation issues. Basically I don't bust my nut quickly anymore, which in most respect's is a good thing. Lol. Hope this helps.

[@Mr.WasiHaider]

Because of you guys, I am able to start the same for hair loss, Thanks for spreading right knowledge and breaking the myths. Cheers!!

[@asiffarooqui6789]

These doctors explain the situation sooo well 👍 Spot on 👊

[@mehrabhossain2000]

This video must get a million views !

[@ACHRAFFATI-m5c]

These badasses are very good on what they're doing, specifically Dr. Russell, as he emphasis things more clearly and minimise any misconceptions. Shout out for both Dr. Vikram & Dr. Russell 🙌🙌

[@Pdb97399]

Can you make a video on the shedding that occurs after taking finasteride

[@davidnewbaum6346]

My hair started growing just my listening to the soothing voice of you guys.

[@westfield90]

So what happens to the prostate for these hair loss patients using Dutasteride?

[@ashvqc]

I'm taking finasteride for last 2 years, I think I'm the right person to speak about it. Finasteride does not have any side effects in my case I was having stage 1 male pattern baldness and had minor v curve in temple forehead Result after two years: it gave good results at first year , but on second year I do see some hair loss in crown area and hair thickness is very less

[@CarlosCastro-qc9ov]

Have you considered taking Minoxidil?? Remember that although Finasteride can potentially regrow your hair, it is mainly used to “Block” further hair loss. Minoxidil works as a stimulant and is proven to regrow your hair, and can also slow your hair loss as well. If you do both of them then that can help you regain ground.

[@ashvqc]

@@CarlosCastro-qc9ov yes I do use minoxidil 10 spray percent parallel daily Now my doctor suggested me dutasteride As Vikram Jayaprakash quoted "finasteride won't 100 percent control or prevent Male pattern baldness after few years" it declines In my case

[@Youtubing000]

@@ashvqc how are you are you still in duta? Any comparing between fin and duta?

[@ashvqc]

@@Youtubing000 my dermatologist prescribed with dutasteride 0.5 in alternative days.

[@Youtubing000]

@@ashvqc was it stop hairloss totally? Im in fin 10 months hairloss slow down but still some less hairloss

[@View.FromAbove]

Can you talk about the effect of finasteride on neurosteroids like allopregnanolone and the use of finasteride in people with existing depression? Is it safe to use finasteride whilst being treated for depression with an SSRI or SNRI antidepressant (given the sexual dysfunction side effects of such medications)? This information would benefit a lot of people as depression is a very common illness. Do you have any patients who use finasteride who also take antidepressant medication? Do they tend to experience more side effects?

[@husainismaeel2981]

Would love to hear an answer for that, too.

[@MidxCity]

Ive been on finastride for about a month and Sertaline (anti depression drug) for about a year and I have lost the ability to ejaculate I can still get hard and sexually aroused but can't cum

[@subie1019]

Austin Sajdowitz dude you should try stopping either 1 and see which is the root of the problem. You try stopping the anti depressant drug first or switching into another one. If the problem still persist, finasteride may be the cause of the problem

[@View.FromAbove]

Austin Sajdowitz You should speak to your doctor about this. If it is the SSRI causing the problems, they can change your medication to something like bupropion or agomelatine. Did the symptoms begin with the addition of finasteride, or did they begin when you started sertraline?

[@justgame5508]

Or try lowering the does of finasteride to maybe a few times a week

[@IntoBlackHouse]

Great video. So clear and concise. Do you have any opinions on topical dutasteride?

[@stssports2255]

You recommend Finasteride at 1mg 3 times a week, which is less than the prescribed dosage. What's your recommended dosage for Dutasteride?

[@mahabubalam8388]

I have the same question

[@rafavictoria907]

Me too

[@mohamedazizabidi84]

@The Hair Loss Show

[@Dreamzzgirl]

@CVK 1mg a day which is 7 mg a week. However, these doctors have 25 years of experience and suggest 3 times a week 1 mg or splitting a 5mg tablet in 4 and take three of those.

[@Dre1_]

CVK No, 1mg 3 times/week or 0.5 everyday of propecia is just as effective as using 1mg everyday

[@yeah5nd323]

Anyone else wondering Finasteride vs Minoxodil? With all of Minoxodil's steps and daily effort, it seems if you are at an early stage of NW 1- 3 that Fin would just be easier and that the side effects of Fin are often overcome with continued treatment or decreased dosages.

[@peytonwhitman3591]

Dutasteride really works incredible! My hair looks better then when i was a teen now

[@Thorntonfrings]

Do you use it every day?

[@peytonwhitman3591]

@@Thorntonfrings yes

[@Thorntonfrings]

@@peytonwhitman3591 No sides?

[@peytonwhitman3591]

@@Thorntonfrings nothing

[@hurlentropy6866]

I'd rather not slowly convert into a women. I'm going to keep my dht to help antagonize my elevated estrogen level from high T

[@ericwei8707]

Very valuable information here. Keep it up!

[@TheHairLossShow]

Thanks for that.

[@nenadspilan3365]

Dutasteride is best! Propecia did nothing for me

[@danielboucher5785]

Do you have a cheap source to buy from?

[@_baller]

What are your side effects

[@_baller]

@@MrSamwiseable what happens to ya?

[@danielboucher5785]

no brain fog for me ever.. You're just sensitive person

[@oguzhanpolat6952]

0.5 mg per day right?

[@lg3053]

Fantastic information and a real full view of what to expect and with some different treatments. I'd really appreciate a video on the whole approach to using medication with transplant and the long lasting effects.

[@maximilianozamorategui2608]

You are an amazing Doctors explaining the details of this drugs, thank you for the info form Vancouver Canada.😀

[@invencibletheory]

Best channel on KZbin hands down! Also wondering about mesotherapy, local finasteride or dutasteride injections to the scalp, any thoughts??

[@zaferiyidilli1742]

How about topical dutasteride? It is has also the upperhand of disproportionally increased DHT (scalp vs bloodstream). Could you weigh in on the topic? Thank you

[@drago760]

What I think is the most important is food. If you eat garbage, no medication will help. You need nutrients to make you and your hair healthy. Why we bald is because our ancestors started eating food that isn't designed for humans like grains. Native americans ate buffalo and based on animal fat and they had amazing hair and were tall.

[@gui3777]

This channel is a Godsend! Keep up the good work. Saudações from Brazil.

[@kaushikms7897]

Bruh watch more plates more dates hair playlist

[@anarchic_ramblings]

Why is Bruce Willis bald? Because of Die-Hard-ro Testosterone.

[@Skylinez999]

dude 😂😂

[@anupnaik3538]

😂😀

[@remy7663]

the funny this is he wasnt bald at the early die hards 😂😂

[@kevinkarr2555]

What’s your thoughts about dutasteride and finasteride and the PSA blood test for prostate cancer? I have read that both drugs can make the PSA test slightly more accurate. I have also read that there is a slight possibility for an increased risk in a more aggressive cancer in the prostate. I have been on 1mg finasteride for several years to maintain my hair level and thinking about switching to dutasteride.

[@jazzskunk91]

I had more frontal thinning after 1 year on dutasteride as well as in the crown. I had to go back to finasteride. I attempted the switch 2 times with the same results. When I go back to fin, it thickens in the front and regrows hair in my temple region. If you don't get results on Dut 6 months to 1 year I'd be skeptical. Maybe our genetics just aren't meant for it? IDK. Finasteride works for me in that time frame.

[@redlightning9130]

I started finasteride at 17, it really didn't do anything. Naturally I have a really hairy body and stopped growing at 16, so I jumped on dutasteride at 18, it's now 1 month and 11 days and I'm waiting for the miracle.

[@Akklipz]

Update us later. What norwood are you?

[@redlightning9130]

@@Akklipz February 2021 Norwood 1.5 (frontal thinning), stabilized.

[@TheAmanor123]

@@redlightning9130 started thinning at 17 years and also stopped growing at loke 16-17. Very hairy body as well. How is going got you? I just did 7 months of fin and it did nothing... it seems? Did your hair regrow or anything?

[@Abhijith2k20]

@@redlightning9130 update please?

[@raphaelfernandes5195]

@@redlightning9130 UPDATE SIR

[@billypulpen816]

Dutasteride really works! Dut is amazing, while finasteride had no effect at all.

[@dcpayne5264]

Are you able to say a bit more? Fin wasn’t really stabilising enough for me after 18months so starting .5mg of dut per week. Are you only on dut?

[@notyetperfect6769]

@@dcpayne5264 are you using both ?

[@dcpayne5264]

@@notyetperfect6769 hi yes. Currently staying on fin 1mg daily, but take dut .5mg on a Sunday. No noticeable impact yet

[@notyetperfect6769]

@@dcpayne5264 you might just want to switch to dut fully

[@kauedelmonte9432]

@@dcpayne5264 Do you take both fin and dute on sunday or restrict dute day?

[@realbeetlejuice]

Doctors, what frequency do you normally tell patients to use dutasteride if they use it alone? 3x/week?

[@NikoHL]

Thanks Docs. So as Dutasteride is longer lasting in the body, I can use say, twice a week & combine with Fin.

[@eliasb22]

I'm 34 and have been on a finasteride / minoxidil combo since I was about 19 or so. Tons of baldness on both sides of my family, and I'm fairly confident that it's been my usage of these products that have helped me preemptively retain my full head of hair. That being said, I have noticed gradual decaying of certain gains (whereas in previous years this had not been the case). I'll probably always be the harshest judge of my own appearance, but objectively I do take comfort knowing that I'm doing all I can. I have generally spoken directly to my primary care provider about finasteride, although I've also spoken to a dermatologist in the past. Any recommendations on the type of physician that would know most about the effects of dutasteride?

[@Abhi-xy9ew]

Bro may i know your finasteride daily doseage please

[@eliasb22]

@@Abhi-xy9ew Just 1 mg daily. Bear in mind I began using both finasteride & minoxidil when my head of hair was probably 95% in tact (due, in part, to my own proactive anxiety and vanity). Let me also clarify that in the past couple of years, I have started to see somewhat gradually diminishing effectiveness -- the hair at the corners of my hairline has begun to noticeably recede, and I tend to see more shedding than I'd like. I always want to use products that are marked and regulated as safe, so in addition to specialty shampoo, I am researching things like dutasteride & nanoxidil.

[@redlightning9130]

@@eliasb22 It's probably you getting older so don't panic too much, if it has been working out good for you all these years then continue. Have you thought of starting dutasteride? It has been officially used for mpb in South Korea and Japan and off label worldwide.

[@eliasb22]

@@redlightning9130 Thanks for the reply -- much appreciated. That is a good point. While I am satisfied with how these products have helped me, I am certain that aging plays a part for sure. As for dutasteride, I have watched some of this channel's videos on it, and am open to it considering its usage in other countries. Not sure how my physician will feel about it, but worth looking into for sure! Thanks :)

[@eliasb22]

Oh, also -- I made a big switch. After years of "minoxidil foam in the front and back," I increasingly felt curious about nanoxidil's claims about it being beneficial for both front & back scalp usage (whereas minoxidil is apparently only good on the back, despite my using it in all areas). So, I took the plunge and ordered some nanoxidil. For the past month, I have been taking a blended approach of "nanoxidil in the front; minoxidil in the back." Other than the routine taking a few minutes longer, I've been satisfied thus far. No side effects (aside from some scalp initial "tingling" which dissipates after a minute or two). TBH I was not crazy about the "studies" that have purportedly been done for nanoxidil -- the "journal articles" seem to be a bit more like glorified MS Word documents, and there don't appear to be that many, at least not available to me. That being said, the product is well reviewed and discussed enough that I decided to give it a try. I think I've generally noticed less shedding, but will continue to evaluate it over the next two months as well. Right now, I am leaning towards continuing it, and will remain patient, open, and optimistic :)

[@Vishal21N]

I am taking dutasteride once a week and finasteride 6 times a week except that one day, also using topical minoxidil, when I introduced dutasteride to my treatment shedding increased little but vellus hairs thickening in the second week, I hope it is regrowth my hairs in huge

[@uchihasasuke6748]

Did regrowth happen?

[@Vishal21N]

@uchihasasuke6748 yes, my hairline is much better now, I hope this is because of earlier treatment

[@Lite11-]

​@@Vishal21N I'm from India bro but could you explain to me it's effects on the dik?

[@Vishal21N]

@@Lite11- dik mean?

[@Lite11-]

@@Vishal21N muscles and looks too

[@bradleymalone1987]

Dutasteride is amazing! Saved my hair unlike propecia. Fin did absolutely nothing.

[@neelpatel1697]

Did it inhibit your beard growth?

[@bradleymalone1987]

no mine stayed the same

[@neelpatel1697]

Bradley Malone how long you are taking dutasteride

[@bradleymalone1987]

@@neelpatel1697 almost 3 years

[@ryebread7905]

What''s your dosage?

[@josie5948]

You guys are increable.I am on Finasteride and Minoxidil ,love your expertise,

[@railz1510]

I started to notice my hairline becoming thinner around age 16. I am currently 21 and with a Norwood 3 level of balding. I have been on finasteride for over a year, starting with 3 pills a week but eventually moved onto 7 pills a week. My speed and aggressiveness of my hair loss has reduced but I’m still experiencing a significant amount of hair loss. Should I start duasteride?

[@randomfullywonderful]

My friend, Avodart works better for hair loss, but you can't just ask these men, you've got to ask your doctor. If they reply to you, they can get in trouble if you have a bad reaction.

[@raphaelfernandes5195]

update please

[@strangeclouds7]

I'd be careful taking fin or dut at such a young age. Dht is an important hormone for the development of male characteristics and vitality.

[@georgiafan6618]

Just looked up side effects for dutasteride (avodart). They’re significant. If you’re younger, it could ruin your libido. Older men must be concerned with potential heart issues such as palpitations and prostrate cancer. Nothing comes without side effects. Lowest dosages should be agreed upon initially. But the fact remains that dutasteride blocks both forms of 5-alpha reductase. You have to take something post surgery to prevent further loss. If it doesn’t have sides, I’d take it.

[@strangeclouds7]

​@tomberver1075Safe for the most part but no there is definitely still risk of side effects. I've taken both fin and dut and had side effects on dut

[@martinm.1967]

I was about to dump 15mg of Proscar (3x tablets) in Minoxidil until someone told me about the filler coating. The question that I would have: when adding 15mg of Finasteride, wouldn't I create some form of metastable super-saturated solution, which - under certain circumstances - might destabilize? May crushing pills and then adding all of it with fillers into Minoxidil solution cause some problems? One of my biggest concerns are the fillers. Might they interact with the Minoxidil molecules? Might they destabilize the solution? Might they form chemical complexes with Minoxidil?

[@randomfullywonderful]

My advice is do not mix finasteride with minoxidil. Everyone would be using finasteride topically if it worked that way. You've got several things to consider, including if finasteride itself is even soluble in the minoxidil-based solution, and even if it is, if has any topical effect whatsoever. If you should experience results, I'd wager it's from the finasteride being absorbed into your system, that I gather you're not in favor of taking. I suggest you try Nizoral 2% shampoo three times a week alongside your minoxidil. Look it up, there's evidence to show it helps.

[@Assassunn]

Hey, you might want to check out that etude ijpc.com/Abstracts/Abstract.cfm?ABS=4749 apparently there is no bad interaction between the molecules in a topical usage : _The results from this study suggest that the new hair-loss topical solution may be considered a safe and effective treatment option in male AGA patients._

[@trashbat7331]

@@randomfullywonderful People are using finasteride this way and it does work. Also, nizoral does very little. Fine to use as a further treatment but using it on its own or instead of fin or min isnt recommended.

[@trashbat7331]

People are using fin this way. Search on KZbin. Fillers are just that - excess materials and they dissolve quite well in both minoxidil and serioxyl.

[@stevewise1656]

Most hair restoration docs prescribe Finasteride without knowing which 5-Alpha-Reductase enzyme the patient has and seems ridiculous. That’s somewhat analogous to prescribing the wrong drug for X disease, because they didn’t run the appropriate tests.

[@melancholicInsane]

What's the recommended dosage for Dutasteride ?...I know for Finasteride, it's 1mg 3 times a week

[@denisdavronovich2018]

All those videos are very informative and it is great that someone can easily take all the info from one source, i dn know whose idea is this, but ur podcasts rock)) I am just curios, stopping one and starting another brand - does it harm the results? let's say - stopping Propecia and starting fin.?

[@TheHairLossShow]

The drug is the same. Certainly after it came off patent. It shouldn't be a problem. Thank you for your kind words. Glad you are enjoying the content. Just finished filming a few more episodes. Will be uploading those soon.

[@yatffs]

How much dosage you guys recommended for dutasteride?

[@ENDWOKEDEGENERACY]

Well thanks for asking Yayat. Well that’s not a straightforward answer as all patients are different in terms of aggressiveness of hair loss. Most patients will be fine with only Finasteride. For those few patients (the 14%) with more aggressive hair loss non responsive to Finasteride we would consider Dutasteride. Now I prefer to titrate the dose. Now this means I would prefer to start low and progress the dose from there depending on the hair loss response we can achieve. It may be the case that only 1 capsule per week is all that’s required to bring back control of the hair loss. If it is not we can add a further dose per week and reassess accordingly. I hope I have been able to answer your question and wish you all the best. Dr Wilkie.

[@yun-pg8cr]

for someone who is in their twenties or mid twenties with diffuse hair loss at the crow and thinning at the top and near the temples what would you most likely pick

[@antonio7066]

Been on Finasteride for two years: the first one I experienced stability and also regrowth, but then I lost all the benefits. Should I take Dutasteride once a week?

[@Prometheus7272]

Antonio You probably just got used to your hair as your new baseline, it cannot get better forever eventually you reach a peak. Then you slowly bald as it does not fully stop hair loss forever.

[@basejumperdx4573]

age?

[@antonio7066]

@@basejumperdx4573 24

[@basejumperdx4573]

@@antonio7066 u got diffused thinning or receading hairline? or overall thinniing hairs? which scale NW?

[@antonio7066]

@@basejumperdx4573 NW3A, when I started treatment I almost lost all the forelock, after ten months of minoxidil and finasteride I almost became NW3. After the year mark the forelock miniaturized a little bit but it's still better than the start

[@lostinthoughtscalminsilenc8167]

Is there a way to see if you do get hair loss under control?

[@USViper]

I can't believe it's 2023 and we still don't have a cure

[@rohitsharma-mg3yw]

Well medicine is no magic it's in the genes once we r well enough to edit genes then we can definitely cure it but as of now dutastride is a magic

[@thegangandstuff5951]

why do physicians recommened to take cold showers as opposed to hot showers, which they mention that it makes hair thinner? isnt heat energyzing the hair follicle?

[@anupnaik3538]

Too much heat directly on scalp is not good is what say

[@organicminds6036]

Warm water widens the scalp pores...leading to hair fall...!!

[@bobdillon1138]

Dutasteride only blocks about 93% DHT and stays in your system for a long time when it reaches a steady state in your blood by taking .5mg per day for three of four weeks.A single dose of .5mg has a half life of about 2 or 3 days. One .5mg Dutasteride per week will block about as much DHT as 1mg of finasteride every day.

[@himanshubiyani4723]

Is this real?

[@_baller]

What's the side effects of 90% suppression of DHT on Neurosteroids and libido??

[@DuuudeMaaan]

For your 1% of patients that you prescribe dutasteride to, how often do they take it?

[@e.o9470]

He described it, once a week while using Finastride.

[@raphaelfernandes5195]

@@e.o9470 how do u know

[@yoshiglubschi]

What dosage for dut when you combine?

[@graeme1744]

What about topical finastride??????

[@Assassunn]

This very recent study published in January 2020 suggests topical finasteride is a safe and effective medication for hair-loss, although not so effective as you'd expect with oral form. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32023218 Unfortunately you can't read the whole process as it is for the moment under license and you'd have to buy it, but I invite you to search for others studies on pubmed about topical usage. Every of those I encountered showed positive results.

[@JC.SpdRcr5]

Thanks guys for your time and great advice on all your channels.

[@edirl3259]

Great videos! May you please talk about the drugs effects on muscle growth, beard and body hair development or growth please? I have been taking dutasteride daily for over a year and it works but like you said I should have started small as my hair loss wasn't drastic. I am concerned that it has halted my progression of facial hair and my performance physically.

[@variamente6855]

Does it have any side effects?

[@SBMG2024]

@@variamente6855 REDUCED libido

[@user-mx9kj9gd4e]

Is it possible that post-finasteride syndrome is confused with the long time the drug remains on the skin? It is said that a simple dose of 1mg can remain on the skin for at least 30 days, so daily intake would lead to an over-accumulation in the body. In addition, it takes 3-6 months for the body to rid itself of the drug.

[@arturogotti3790]

If you take lets say 5 pills, does that mean it would take 5 months to go away?

[@ericstibora4635]

I continued to lose ground on finasteride at a slow pace and it eventually picked up. My doctor switched me from finasteride 1mg daily to dutasteride 1/2 mg once a week. He did not keep me on finasteride and I’m still not seeing a slow down in hair loss after 5 months. Should I wait longer, get back on fin as well, or ask to up my dut dosage?

[@TheHairLossShow]

Sorry to be vague, but I there is not enough info for me to give you an informed opinion. You really need to see someone who is skilled at managing your hair loss.

[@raphaelfernandes5195]

update

[@OTTONIELOFICIAL]

Hola amigo Una pregunta. Si después de usar dudasterida 0.5 mg con minoxidil 1 mg por 8 meses y ver que el cabello se sigue perdiendo además de que en vez de engrosarse se sigue poniendo muy fino , es bueno cambiar a finasteride y probar o ya no tendría sentido ?

[@nishyu9101]

Great video guys, very nice explanation. I wonder what would happen if a person stops or reduces their normal intake or dosage of these medicines ??

[@toddjohnson0306]

Hmm. Thought there were three 5-AR enzymes Finasteride covers 2-3 and dutastride covers all three but type 1 only regulates sebum regulation in the skin and has too weak a binding affinity to effect hair follicles. I understand type 2 was the primary binding enzyme?

[@FlavioMarceloSousa35]

I used finasteride for over 20 years but it stopped working. Now I'm on dutasteride and it is working but I'm terrified of possible side effects. :(

[@giuseppepanessa9219]

I can tell you that I used dutasteride for 8 years...The side effect I experience has been that my sperm motility was reduced a lot...so I suspended to take it for a couple of years and the condition now is acceptable but not still great...

[@strangeclouds7]

@@giuseppepanessa9219 What did it do to your hair loss

[@Youtubing000]

Dear how long the maximum time you will notice inprovement for shedding

[@Youtubing000]

I am now on month 6 and still there some shedding not stop totally i don’t know if I should to change to dutasteride after delaying

[@Youtubing000]

Please reply as soon as possible

[@jkc-kp]

For some reason, dutasteride is much cheaper than finasteride that’s why opted for it.

[@hobo1704]

Because it isn't approved for hair loss, that's why they do the testing so they can take cash from people..

[@Mappoovh]

Dutasteride 0.5 works in the frontal hairline?

[@glenmiester]

At 2:00 did the dude on the right just correct the guy on the left, saying people with hairloss have more DHT? Pretty poor if that's what guy on the left was saying

[@subie1019]

Yea that’s true, it really depends on your sensitivity to dht on your follicles. Dht causes beard however there are people with beards who aren’t balding but they are also people who can’t grow beard but is still balding. It’s not about the amount of dht

[@hamishe3725]

I wish you guys were in USA. I've been on Finastride for 5 years and I feel like it's no longer working like it used to.

[@dayumboydayum8461]

hamishe did u have any sides in that time ?

[@hamishe3725]

@@dayumboydayum8461 Some but all temporary

[@_jonbee]

Switch to dutasteride

[@Datdaniel90]

@hamishe have you used derma rolling or biotin shampoo to your regime?

[@strangeclouds7]

There are docs in US who prescribe dut

[@9966666260]

Been following your channel for few days now Vikram and Russell ! Big fan of you and a great content ! you are like my hair gods ! Do you provide video consultation ? I feel like my hair is thinning over years and I wanna be pro active about it. Can I use Finasteride to be pro active of thinning of my hair and if yes what is the right dosage ? I cant sleep :-( please help me !

[@احمدالسيد-ب8س5ث]

Durasteride have half life 5weeks can I take it once weekly?

[@jonathanronny3363]

yes you can

[@rihansa199]

No. It won't build up in your system at that dose. Take it regular

[@Rabid_Tardigrade]

I’m only 27 and I’m starting to thin bad at the crown. I really don’t want to go down that road, that just can’t happen. I gotta find something fast. I’m on finasteride but I’m looking into dutasteride now tho.

[@theonedonn]

How's the progress?

[@haashimrassi5208]

Dutasteride working great for me

[@mohamedazizabidi84]

what's the dosage please

[@haashimrassi5208]

0.5 mg everyday

[@mohamedazizabidi84]

@@haashimrassi5208 ok tnx

[@neelpatel1697]

Did you feel any side effects I’m also taking for 2 months

[@haashimrassi5208]

@@neelpatel1697 For me I was the most horny I ever was in my life for first month. Extremely horny! Then back to normal.

[@dualscreengrant]

Propecia has 1mg of finasteride, and Proscar has 5mg of it. Does that mean that a 5mg dose will be more effective in treating hair loss than 1mg? Or if someone takes Propecia and it doesn't work, should they start using Avodart instead of Proscar?

[@strangeclouds7]

My doc prescribed proscar because it's so cheap and i broke the tablets into 4ths

[@strangeclouds7]

So technically 1.25 mg per dose

[@BOSSNumberOneOfficialYoutube]

Hey doctor. I've heard that Dutasteride has a half life of 5 weeks. What if someone can take it once a month and can save their hair as a stand alone treatment?

[@cgs182]

@@tagada7 what is better Fin every day at 1.25 mg Or fin every day at 1.25 and one Dut per week ?? Will be there any difference or should someone stay at 7x fin per week ?

[@cgs182]

@@tagada7 What about the free T in the scalp that raises from Dutasteride In studies it has been shown that it raises as much as double the Testosterone in the scalp than Finasteride ? I know that T is nowhere near as harmful to the hair follicle like DHT but it can still cause some hair loss. In my country ( Greece ) we do not have a topical anti androgen like Ru or Cb and we cannot find any of them. The only one is the ketoconazole shampoo which by the way is awesome.

[@john1224boy]

Thank you for this. I am taking Finasteride and using minoxidil as a Keeps Ambassador. I’m regrowing my hair. I would like to start the dutasteride once a week. I think this will be good. I’m 32 and I want to keep my hair for a while.

[@Anilreddy_hyd]

Hi, How is the results. And I red in Google dutasteride is one of main side effect is decrease sex and sperm counf also..is it correct?

[@heinzkeiter4947]

Hello, I really appreciate this video! I am 19 years old, taking finesteride for 3 month now and the hair loss is still aktive. What‘s your opinion on that and would you recommend to add dutesteride 1-3 times a week? Happy to hear from you

[@khm2917]

Heinz Keiter it’s okay dear, this is the shedding phase! It’s replacing the unhealthy hairs

[@Tallborn5]

Dude that drug alters your hormone levels. I would suggest not using it while being so young.

[@pmc4life]

Is your hair still receding?

[@arturogotti3790]

How you doing

[@Youtubing000]

Is stop hairloss ?

[@TheMatrixgod]

why did finesteride on me worked like first few months and then on the 6th i started to shed?

[@Lite11-]

Time to use Dut

[@ronaldojosegroto8746]

Hi. I am a diffuse thinner and suffer from a sever kind of male pattern baldness. Started with 1mg finasteride when I was 15 and it managed to control my hairloss until i was 26, when i switched to a daily dosis of dutasteride 0.5 mg, wich i have been taking since then. I am 36 now and after 10 years i haven't experienced any sort of side effects (had several blood tests to confirm it). Do I need to be worried about this regimen or can i just keep it? Thanks

[@raphaelfernandes5195]

wow, and which treatment is better, finasteride or dutasteride/ and did this drugs affect your beard and facil hairs/

[@الغاز_اسلامية]

Does taking zinc while on Finasteride lower the risk of side effects related to estrogen like Gyno and if I took it with Fin , will it lower the efficiancy of Fin and wont give the Fin the best results?!

[@scoopaway1925]

Taking the supplement dim will help from getting gyno. The docs' are not good at responding. Thought I would help mate.

[@chrishuntsman8344]

This guys are so legit. I’ve watched almost every video they’ve come out with and the content is so good and direct. I rewatched this video today and it answered a question I’ve had for the past few months i.e., does more testosterone equal great hair loss...which from this video it doesn’t because it’s not the testosterone that shrinks hairs, it’s the higher levels of the 5AR enzyme converting that testosterone. My question now is, does increased levels of testosterone also increase the amount of the 5AR enzyme? So glad I watched this either way. Thanks!

[@galihanom8578]

that's a good question. Looking forward to hearing the answer

[@matiasherrera8730]

No, the amount of enzyme is genetically determined

[@eliey4677]

Great video but I didn’t understand why not go straight to Dut. They said it’s stronger but did not answer why not skip fin. Thanks

[@rtSfe67]

Higher rates of side effects and also not fda approved for hair loss but prescribed off label. Normally, you start with conventional treatments first.

[@XTen1000DaysX]

i've been on finastride 1mg for about a year no side effects besides water semen.. Didn't help hair regrowth but i think stopped it from furthering Should i experiment with the dusterstride to see if it helps with REgrowth?

[@TheHairLossShow]

Nothing will result in REgrowth. Stability is key!

[@XTen1000DaysX]

The Hair Loss Show so you don’t think a trip to the dermatologist to try dutasteride will make any impactful changes from my current 1 year on finastride 1mg?

[@RohitKumar-dx3rd]

I also hv the same question

[@Youtubing000]

How it now

[@farazidris9280]

Hi, is mesotherapy an effective treatment for hairloss?

[@WrightNicolas]

Can I take Dutasteride 3 times a week like Finasteride?

[@Waggingtailshavemyheart]

Noo i think you shouldn't it is a heaby drug you should take 2

[@sotheofdaein]

Ive been on finasteride for almost 3 years now and i seem to have maintained a stable hairline as far as i can tell. I recently started using topical minoxidil a few months ago to try to reclaim some of my temple area. Now im kind of scared that i might be accidentally hiding mpb progression with minoxidil and wont know when to start dutasteride. Thoughts?

[@braxton1977]

I wish I had this podcast 3 or 4 years ago lol. Appreciate the knowledge now anyway, I’m putting it to good use.

[@TheHairLossShow]

Don't beat yourself up. It's always easy to look back in retrospect. Hair loss is a 'journey'. All the best.

[@outbackchillin5628]

you didn't say why you wouldn't just choose the better Dutasteride ? is it just because of the lack of trials ? In it's prescribed use , are there more side effects ? Seems like something is left out from this pod cast ? Thanks

[@napnap609]

I've read Dutasteride raises scalp testosterone twice as much as Finasteride, to something like 90 percent. Does really high scalp testosterone cause issues with hair loss? Or is it really all about DHT suppression? Wondering why I've read Dutasteride users often have a heavy shedding phase.

[@strangeclouds7]

Dht

[@napnap609]

@@strangeclouds7 DHT yes, but Testosterone on it's own is quite the Androgen. Not the binding affinity to the follicle the DHT has but still wonder if it has some effect on the follicle.

[@strangeclouds7]

@@napnap609 Testosterone levels at the scalp makes no difference. Its all the role of dht causing hairloss

[@strangeclouds7]

@@napnap609 Studies have shown dutasteride is about the same as fin as far as preventing hairloss, however, dutasteride has also been shown to actually increase hair count which fin does not

[@napnap609]

@@strangeclouds7 I'm well read on 5AR medications.

[@hadhad129]

is it normal to not experience any sheds with finasteride but lots with dutasteride 11 weeks with dutasteride addition first 6-8 weeks lots of shedding it has decreased lots, looks worse than baseline lots, i have long hair but shedding lots of short hairs like 3-6 inches vs 12-18 the rest, are they improving or is it to late for those hairs, i am thinking 3-6 months needed for every new medications so i'll wait for the 6 months mark for dutasteride addition, then asses if i want low dose oral minoxidil added.

[@Skenderbeg100]

How much hair shedding is expected before hair grows back thicker and does this happen in the first few months. Also, has there been cases where the hair sheds, but it never grows back thicker. That's my only concern.

[@BrokenAbyss]

Good question. I’m worried I’m balding because both my brothers are. Idk what to do. I don’t want to wait too long until it’s noticeable. Hair loss is the worst thing.

[@rn7533]

The recommended dose for finasteride is 1mg daily (7mg weekly), but you like to take that down to 3mg weekly. But what about dutasteride, the widely know the recommendation is 0,5mg daily (3,5mg weekly).... Is it also possible to lower the dose here? My doctor is recommending dutas and I would like to like your approach of starting with a lower dose and finding the sweet spot. Please let me know! I a 30 year old guy with slight balding around the crown, and the temples.. but people seeing me on the street would not classify me as a balding guy at all yet.

[@himanshubiyani4723]

Same here hwz it going bro?

[@dayumboydayum8461]

Hey Drs, if I suffer side effects from your advised 3x 1mg per week, is it better for me to go down to 2mg per week? And if so, would I still get the benefits of finasteride enough to suppress dht levels to stop further hairloss? Or is not even worth taking it if I’m only going to take 2mg? Thanks for the advice docs, you guys are awesome !

[@arturogotti3790]

How are you doing

[@alejandroalcazar2258]

Hello Dr. What about dutasteride as injections or better known as infiltration? Would you recommend this method? Does this form is better to avoid side effects like depression or mood changes?

[@Swaraj097]

Hello Doctor, I have been using Finasteride for almost 2 years now. I had very little benefit and my hair has been falling rapidly. I have also restarted using Minoxidil. Now I've started using Dutasteride daily. Is this a good way to move forward?

[@உதயகுமார்-த7ஞ]

Dutastreide having side effects of sexual problems know ???

[@Youtubing000]

How about your hair naw ?

[@raphi809]

Can we get an update on your hair loss journey, I'm currently on the same boat you were

[@zahmad2248]

I’ve read that Dutasteride MW is 528 Dalton and generally MW for skin absorbtion is below 500 Dalton. Can we use topical Dutasteride and is it efficient considering MW >500 Da?