Is dutasteride not working for me? Progress Pictures 10/30/2025
The user is experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Xpecia, Ocean Capilus, and microneedling. They are considering adding minoxidil due to concerns about the effectiveness of their current regimen.
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community Choose a proper dermatologist or you will go bald. Shampoos/Conditioners, vitamins etc. are useless against balding
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3 months ago Choose a knowledgeable dermatologist to avoid ineffective treatments for hair loss. Finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil are more effective than topical versions and supplements like zinc and biotin are not helpful for balding.
community A person advised me to use pumpkin seed oil instead of minoxidil?
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