1 Year of Finasteride. 6 Months of Oral Minoxidil. Zero Results Chat 4/4/2025
A 25-year-old saw no improvement in hair loss after using finasteride for a year and oral minoxidil for six months. Alternatives like dutasteride, microneedling, and topical treatments were suggested, but results vary.
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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.
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The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to side effects but is experiencing further hair recession. They plan to double the dosage, despite mixed feedback on the effectiveness and potential side effects of the treatments.
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