Efficacy of Dut at 0.5mg VS 1mg VS 2.5mg Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/21/2024
Higher doses of dutasteride, such as 2.5mg, are more effective at reducing scalp DHT than 0.5mg, but are costly and inconvenient. A 1mg dose is considered a more affordable and practical option, though its efficacy is uncertain.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity How much would a high dose dutasteride scalp dht inhibition be?
The conversation discusses the potential for high doses of dutasteride to completely inhibit scalp DHT and speculates whether this could cure baldness when combined with a topical antiandrogen. Specific dosages mentioned are 0.5 mg reducing scalp DHT by 55% and 2.5 mg by about 79%.
community Approximation of Scalp DHT Suppression Between 0.05 mg to 2.5 mg
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of various doses of Dutasteride in reducing scalp DHT and its impact on hair count. Users shared personal experiences with hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and Minoxidil, with one reporting significant hair loss reduction using a combination of oral Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community What other factors than DHT causes hair loss – and what to do about it?
Factors that can cause hair loss other than DHT, such as inflammation and diet, and potential treatments like scalp massages, minoxidil, citrulline, stretches, meditation, iron sulfate/Vitamin C, Vitamin D, protein and Dutasteride.
community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage
A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.
community Topical Finasteride reduced my DHT more than Oral Dutasteride
Treatments for hair loss, including the experiences of topical finasteride and oral dutasteride. It also discusses Pyrilutamide, 0.025% topical concentration, Minoxidil, RU58841, and 1% finasteride gel dosage.
community Dutasteride: Can You Miss for 50 Days Without Losing Progress?
Missing dutasteride for up to 50 days likely won't cause significant hair loss if used for over six months, as it provides long-lasting DHT suppression. Continuing other treatments like minoxidil and scalp care is recommended during any break.
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