Starting DUT topical any tips ? Finasteride/Dutasteride 12/31/2023
The conversation is about using topical Dutasteride for hair loss. One tip given is to apply it to the scalp.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Adding Topical Dutasteride on top of Oral Finasteride & Oral Minoxidil (19m)
The user experienced gradual hair thinning since 2021 and tried various treatments including topical minoxidil, rosemary oil, oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and oral dutasteride. They are considering switching to daily finasteride and adding topical dutasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling due to side effects from oral dutasteride.
community Finasteride and Topical Minoxidil to Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil. Is RU58841 still helping?
The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, questioning the effectiveness and safety of continuing RU58841. They experienced hair loss improvement initially but are now considering stopping RU58841 due to cost and safety concerns.
community i got more results 1 month 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride then i did 6 months on finasteride and topical minoxidil
A user reported better hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride than with finasteride and topical minoxidil, calling topical minoxidil a scam. Replies varied, with some defending topical minoxidil, questioning the user's application method, and suggesting that previous treatments might be contributing to the observed results.
community I received a prescription for DUTASTERIDE CAP 0.5MG and to this day for 7 months I have been taking propecia, I am considering switching because I see that my shedding has not stopped, although I have results that I associate with topical minoxidil. Do they think it's time to move to DUTASTERIDE 0.
A user has been taking Propecia (finasteride) for 7 months and uses topical minoxidil, but is considering switching to dutasteride due to ongoing hair shedding. Another person suggests that 7 months is not enough time to decide on switching medications.
community 8 months of dutasteride and oral minoxidil. After being on topical minoxidil and fin for 2 years +
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and adding oral minoxidil improved hair growth. A healthier lifestyle, including quitting smoking and better diet, also contributed to the progress.
community Is that okay to start with Oral minoxidil 2.5 mg,Dutasteride 0.5mg, topical Minoxidil+Finasteride (Norwood 2 presently)
The user is considering starting oral minoxidil 2.5 mg, dutasteride 0.5 mg, and topical minoxidil+finasteride for hair loss at Norwood 2. They are also asking if they can avoid some medications and about the effectiveness of PRP with the prescribed treatments.
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