Dutasteride mesotherapy - who has tried it? 12/7/2024
Dutasteride mesotherapy combined with topical minoxidil led to some hair regrowth, but taking dutasteride pills every 2-3 days showed more noticeable results. The user did not try finasteride, as their dermatologist recommended dutasteride for better outcomes with fewer side effects at a reduced dosage.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Is it too much to hop on topical Dutasteride and get Dutasteride mesotherapy while already being on oral Dutasteride?
A 28-year-old male is experiencing hair loss despite using topical and oral Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, and recently switching to oral Dutasteride. He is considering whether to return to topical Dutasteride or add Dutasteride mesotherapy to better target scalp DHT.
community Saw a local dermatologist recently, they suggested switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride…
The user experienced hair loss and initially saw improvement with Finasteride but is now considering switching to Dutasteride due to lack of recent results. They plan to add topical Minoxidil and are awaiting biopsy results to determine the cause of hair loss.
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A user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for several years and is seeking advice. Suggestions include ensuring correct diagnosis, checking for other health issues, considering finasteride, trying topical antiandrogens, and consulting a dermatologist.
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A user is considering dutasteride mesotherapy versus oral finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about side effects. Other users share experiences with both treatments, suggesting oral finasteride as more effective and cost-efficient, while also discussing the use of minoxidil, alfatradiol, and potential side effects like gynecomastia.
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A 29-year-old male with androgenic alopecia was treated with oral Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and injectable Dutasteride, showing progress in 9 months. Some users believe Dutasteride mesotherapy is unnecessary and question its effectiveness compared to topical applications.
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