DUPA - 20 YO - Non responder to everything
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/14/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 4 years
    💊 Finasteride (oral) daily 3 years
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg daily 2 years
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) once a week 1 year
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 3 times a week 8 months
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) daily 3.5 months
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical) 3 times a week
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical) once a week
    the tone is 😞 negative with no growth results.

    Other terms

    A 20-year-old user experienced worsening hair loss despite using various treatments including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Other users suggested additional treatments like JAK inhibitors, RU58841, and lifestyle changes, but the user remains skeptical and frustrated.
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      Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss

      research Interventions for female pattern hair loss

      21 citations , May 2016 in “The Cochrane library”
      This review found that while topical minoxidil is effective for treating female pattern hair loss, finasteride showed no more effectiveness than placebo, and low-level laser therapy increased hair count but with inconsistent results.
      Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review

      research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review

      April 2024 in “Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal”
      This review summarizes existing knowledge on androgenetic alopecia, including its epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management, but presents no new research findings.
      Androgenetic Alopecia: Therapy Update

      research Androgenetic Alopecia: Therapy Update

      May 2023 in “Drugs”
      This comprehensive review analyzes androgenetic alopecia treatments, discussing the mechanisms, costs, efficacy, and safety of FDA-approved drugs like minoxidil and finasteride, as well as newer non-FDA-approved options that have shown effectiveness across various studies.