How I treat my hairloss with dutasteride, minoxidil and tretinoin for around £280 a year (UK) Research/Science 3/5/2026
The user treats hair loss with dutasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for about £280 a year by using dutasteride weekly due to its long half-life, while using minoxidil daily. Concerns about the shelf life and absorption of topical treatments were discussed, with some users suggesting alternative sources for these products.
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community 2025 Official beginner guide for “I’m losing my hair, what can I do?”
For hair loss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.
community Switching oral fin to topical ?
A 20-year-old experienced side effects from oral finasteride and is considering switching to topical treatments, including minoxidil and tretinoin. Another user shared their experience of switching to topical finasteride and minoxidil, then to oral dutasteride and minoxidil, noting no side effects with dutasteride.
community [24M] 2 months into 0.025% topical finasteride + 5% minoxidil after 5 years of 5% minoxidil only. Does it work ?
A 24-year-old male has been using 5% minoxidil for five years and recently added 0.025% topical finasteride to his routine. He noticed some improvement in his crown area but is considering stronger treatments like oral finasteride or dutasteride for better results, especially on the temples.
community 20M, No Shedding on Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg After 16 Days – Should I Increase Dosage?
A 20-year-old experiencing diffuse thinning is using a regimen of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and ketoconazole to address hair loss. They are considering increasing the minoxidil dosage or adding topical treatments due to minimal shedding observed after 16 days.
community People who don’t microneedle, why?
Microneedling is often combined with minoxidil for hair growth, but concerns about scalp damage, pain, and effectiveness deter some users. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, and laser treatments are preferred by others.
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