7 month update (Dut 0.5 daily, topical min 5% twice a day - 5.5 months, microneedling 3 months) Is this regrowth? 2/16/2025
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride 0.5 mg daily, 5% topical minoxidil twice a day, and microneedling over several months. They also used ketoconazole shampoo and rosemary oil, reporting some side effects but overall positive results.
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community 2025 Official beginner guide for “I’m losing my hair, what can I do?”
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1 year ago For hair loss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.
community 7-month (fin/min/keto/micro) Progress [34M]
User shared 7-month progress of hair loss treatment, using daily 1mg Fin, 2x Min, monthly micro-needling, and ketocoz shampoo. They advise focusing on haircare, diet, and mental health after establishing a routine.
community How long did it take you to see results on .5 mg daily oral dutasteride?
People discussed their experiences with 0.5 mg daily oral dutasteride for hair loss, with one person not seeing any improvement after 8 months and experiencing side effects like mild gynecomastia and weak erections. They also mentioned using 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil without positive results.
community What’s your nuclear protocol???
People discussed their intense hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, tretinoin, essential oils, microneedling, and various topical sprays. Some users reported success with these methods in preventing hair loss and stimulating hair growth.
community Next month marks 2 years on Dutasteride. When does it start working?
A user has been on dutasteride for nearly 2 years with no improvement in hair loss, expressing frustration. Other users suggest checking for other health conditions, getting bloodwork, and considering stopping TRT or trying finasteride.
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