Scalp Biopsy Results - Almost 2 Years Dutasteride, Still Worsening
    Update 8/28/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) almost 2 years
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1 year
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical) 2% every 3 days
    the tone is 😞 negative with no growth results.

    Other terms

    Dutasteride and finasteride are not effectively stopping hair loss for some users, despite long-term use. Some are considering or using RU58841, pyrilutamide, and other treatments like microneedling, while also managing seborrheic dermatitis with diet and topical solutions.
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