Fin & min. Hairloss/sheds/hair cycles Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/1/2025
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 11 months but is experiencing increased hair loss and no signs of improvement. Another user shares a similar experience and mentions iron deficiency and thyroid issues affecting hair loss despite using the treatments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
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A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.
community Finasteride doesn't work for me in 2 years and my bloodtest result just came in.
A user has been treating hair loss with finasteride for two years without success and is experiencing an itchy scalp with seborrhea. Despite low DHT levels, they are still losing hair, suggesting that DHT might not be the main cause of their hair loss, and they are considering other treatments or causes.
community 1 Month on Dutasteride (0.5mg) + Supplements β Seeing Thickness But No New Hairs Yet. Is That Normal?
A 31-year-old woman is using Dutasteride (0.5mg daily) and supplements like a multivitamin, Herbadal, pumpkin seed oil, and vitamin D for genetic hair loss, noticing thicker hair but no new growth after one month. She is considering adding minoxidil and is aware of Dutasteride's risks, especially regarding pregnancy.
community Please take a vitamin & hormone test
Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.
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