If the big duo don’t work Time to give up? Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/9/2024
If oral minoxidil 2.5mg and finasteride 1mg fail after a year, some suggest trying dutasteride. Hair shedding can be normal in the first year, and real changes often occur between 9 months to a year.
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community New topical Dutasteride from Moogene will have 20 times better scalp absorption than oral Dutasteride. And much lower system absorption.
A new topical Dutasteride with 20 times better scalp absorption being developed and tested for release in 2023; use of existing drugs, such as Minoxidil and finasteride; and mesotherapy as an alternative hair loss treatment.
community 2024 Official beginner guide for “I’m losing my hair, what can I do?”
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