No gains after 4 years of min and fin Progress Pictures 7/13/2024
User has seen no improvement after 4 years of using minoxidil and finasteride, and recently started dutasteride. Suggestions include adding oral minoxidil, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community Reddit’s amatorial meta analysis of 17 already avaliable hair loss prevention treatments that were found to be effective in clinical studies but are not FDA approved for MPB. PROS and CONS. (2022 Guide if Finasteride and Minoxidil are not working/ give you sides/are not enough) 77 studies linked!
The post and conversation are about hair loss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.
community Summed up version of my hair loss journey so far
The user started a hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and microneedling, later switching to oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Despite initial stabilization, shedding resumed, and the user is considering switching to dutasteride after 12 months.
community 3 months of progress (10 year battle)
The user switched from Finasteride to oral Dutasteride 0.5mg and oral Minoxidil 2.5mg, along with microneedling and Nizoral shampoo, to combat hair thinning. They report progress but note limited improvement in the temples.
community What else is good. Besides the big 3.
Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.
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