I’ve been on 0.5mg Dutasteride for 9 months…
    6/24/2022

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg 1x daily 9 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg 1x daily
    Dutasteride (mesotherapy) once a month 4-6 months
    Minoxidil (mesotherapy) once a month 4-6 months
    Vitamins (mesotherapy) once a month 4-6 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with thicker hair and some regrowth results.

    Other terms

    A user reported positive results with 0.5mg Dutasteride for 9 months, experiencing thicker hair and some regrowth. After stopping due to side effects, they noticed hair loss resuming and are now considering a reduced dosage and mesotherapy with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and vitamins.
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      community Dutasteride Mesotherapy worth it?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy is being considered for hair regrowth, with one user reporting significant success when combined with oral dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and vitamins. Another user suggests using topical finasteride and oral dutasteride instead, as mesotherapy results are inconclusive.

      community Dutasteride Mesotherapy or Oral Finasteride

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      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.

      community Rate my non common stack(meso and mixing dut with fin)

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male is using a hair loss treatment regimen including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and mesotherapy with dutasteride and vitamins. He is considering switching to oral dutasteride as recommended by his doctor and questions the necessity and cost of mesotherapy.

      community Why dutasteride mesotherapy not popular?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy, an injection treatment for hair loss done monthly, is discussed as an alternative to daily oral treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. It's not popular due to its higher cost, inconvenience, and the discomfort of scalp injections.

    Related Research

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      research Mesotherapy: Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Vitamins

      March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks”
      This review discusses the application of mesotherapy in dermatology and trichology, noting its potential benefits and issues, but reports no new clinical results.
      Scalp Needle Mesotherapy as a Method Supporting the Treatment of Alopecia

      research Scalp needle mesotherapy as a method supporting the treatment of alopecia

      September 2021 in “Farmacja Polska”
      In this summary of needle mesotherapy's role in treating alopecia, the researchers highlight its use in delivering beneficial substances directly to the skin or hair follicles, showing hair loss reduction after one treatment and hair regrowth after several sessions, although contraindications exist for certain populations.
      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.
      Safety Concerns When Using Novel Medications to Treat Alopecia

      research Safety concerns when using novel medications to treat alopecia

      23 citations , October 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety”
      This review discusses the safety concerns associated with new treatments for non-scarring alopecias, highlighting that while these therapies such as JAK inhibitors and oral minoxidil show efficacy in hair regrowth, their safety profiles vary significantly, requiring careful consideration of benefits and risks.