Is there a known amount of fin that can reduce serum DHT by only around 25% over the longer term? 3/21/2021
The conversation discusses finding a finasteride dosage that reduces DHT by about 25% to minimize side effects, with considerations for topical versus oral formulations. Alternatives like dutasteride mesotherapy and topical treatments are explored, with concerns about systemic absorption and potential impacts on athletic performance and hormone levels.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Did anyone try dutasteride mesotherapy? scared of oral side effects (high DHT male here)
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Switching from oral to topical dutasteride can cause shedding due to changes in DHT levels, and it's recommended to overlap both treatments to minimize this effect. Topical dutasteride may cause scalp irritation, and the user is considering dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative.
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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.
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Topical dutasteride is suggested as a low side-effect treatment for hair loss, with a proposed dose of 0.025% 1ml/day. It is considered better than finasteride due to its even inhibition of DHT isoforms and lower systemic absorption.
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