Background: 23 years old, hair loss started at 19, aggressively kicked in at 20, jumped on finasteride and minoxidil 5% 2x daily immediately and hair went downhill quick. Started treatments when NW2 with great density, just hairline recession at temples and some miniaturization in the center/front of hairline starting (center hairline miniaturization is reason I got on finasteride). NW3 with heavy diffuse thinning especially in the front now. Still no crown/ vertex bald spot but overall density all over male pattern baldness areas and sides is down at least 50-75%. Have tried finasteride at dosage of .5mg, 1mg (longest), 2mg, and 5mg (current) daily. All dosages had no noticeable effectiveness or sides. Hairline has miniaturization going back at least .5 inches right now so that's terrifying. I was going to get my hormones tested before starting duta, but since I'm planning on taking it regardless I may as well just do this after getting on duta.
So I got .5mg dutasteride capsules. Plan is to start taking them every other day, and dropping finasteride, starting tomorrow. I plan on posting bi-weekly updates on progress, shedding/thinning, effect on weight lifting and muscular development, and any side effects. If I get any sides such as ED, gyno, or reduced muscular development I plan on stopping immediately. If I have any significant changes (good or bad) in my hair I will post photos. If things don't change I won't post any pics.
If you guys have any suggestions before I get started please let me know. Will keep you all updated on my situation.
Started - 4/27
Update 1 - 5/10
Update 2 - 5/24
Update 3 - 6/6
Update 4 - 6/26
So I got .5mg dutasteride capsules. Plan is to start taking them every other day, and dropping finasteride, starting tomorrow. I plan on posting bi-weekly updates on progress, shedding/thinning, effect on weight lifting and muscular development, and any side effects. If I get any sides such as ED, gyno, or reduced muscular development I plan on stopping immediately. If I have any significant changes (good or bad) in my hair I will post photos. If things don't change I won't post any pics.
If you guys have any suggestions before I get started please let me know. Will keep you all updated on my situation.
Started - 4/27
Update 1 - 5/10
Update 2 - 5/24
Update 3 - 6/6
Update 4 - 6/26
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