Nuclear stack: 2.5mg dutasteride vs 0.5mg dutasteride + topical finasteride/dutasteride/spironolactone for male pattern baldness
    Research/Science 9/29/2024

    At a glance
    In this hair loss treatment regimen post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 6-7 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg 6-7 months
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 2.5mg
    💧 Finasteride (topical)
    💧 Dutasteride (topical)
    💧 Spironolactone (topical)
    💧 RU58841 (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some regrowth results.

    Other terms

    The conversation discusses using 2.5mg dutasteride, 0.5mg dutasteride with topical treatments, and other combinations like oral minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling for male pattern baldness. Users share experiences and suggest various treatment regimens, emphasizing the effectiveness of dutasteride and minoxidil.
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      community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

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      A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

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      A 32-year-old male is experiencing hair loss despite using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 mg Minoxidil daily, along with previous hair transplants and Finasteride use. He is considering increasing Dutasteride dosage and exploring other treatments like RU58841, but remains skeptical about their effectiveness and concerned about costs.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 2 years ago
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