My hair journey as a 20+ year old with genetic hair loss and thoughts of pregnancy soon
    Female 10/21/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride โ†’

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Dutasteride โ†’

    5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š oral minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg daily since May 2023
    ๐Ÿ’Š finasteride (oral) December 2023 to June 2024
    ๐Ÿ’Š dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg 2-3 times a week since June 2024
    ๐Ÿ’Š vitamins (oral)
    ๐Ÿ’ง ketoconazole shampoo (topical) periodically
    ๐Ÿ’‰ exosome needling (injection) once July 2023
    โ€ข hair extensions (styling) every 8 weeks
    the tone is concerned with some improvement results.

    Other terms

    A 28-year-old woman with genetic hair loss has tried various treatments, including oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, exosome needling, and hair extensions. She plans to pause treatments for pregnancy and is concerned about potential hair loss during that time.
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      A user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for several years and is seeking advice. Suggestions include ensuring correct diagnosis, checking for other health issues, considering finasteride, trying topical antiandrogens, and consulting a dermatologist.

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      in Progress Pictures  58 upvotes 8 months ago
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      research Minoxidil: a comprehensive review

      16 citations , June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”
      This study reported that while topical minoxidil exhibits hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia, oral minoxidil 5 mg/day was more effective than topical forms after six months, with low doses also potentially effective for women and other hair loss types.

      research Hair Physiology (Hair Growth, Alopecia, Scalp Treatment, etc.)

      1 citations , January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      This article reviews various hair growth and hair loss treatments, noting limited new developments since FDA-approved drugs but highlights recent cosmetic surgery and potential cell-based therapies; it reports no original findings.

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      29 citations , December 1998 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      This review examines recent approvals and emerging treatments for androgenetic alopecia, discussing newly approved drugs like Propecia and Rogaine Extra Strength 5%, but without presenting new clinical results.

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      February 2023 in “Journal of vaccines and immunology”
      This article reviews the clinical features and potential associated conditions of alopecia areata, including its progression and histopathological characteristics, but reports no new clinical findings.