[22] 2 months on Fin + Dut Mesotherapy with no change
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/27/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1 mg daily 2 months
    💉 Dutasteride mesotherapy (injection) 2 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 1.25 mg daily 1 week
    💧 Nizoral (topical)
    💧 TSal (topical)
    the tone is 😞 negative with no change results.

    Other terms

    The user has been using finasteride and dutasteride mesotherapy for 2 months with no noticeable change in hair loss or shedding. They experienced side effects from oral minoxidil and suspect seborrheic dermatitis.
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