April till now. Considering i didn’t start on the 16th it’s really only been 3 months Progress Pictures 8/1/2025
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, despite inconsistent application. The combination appears effective, possibly due to reduced scalp DHT levels, allowing minoxidil to work better.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity DHT reduction in the scalp for all doses of dutasteride is now available.
Higher doses of dutasteride reduce scalp DHT more effectively than finasteride, but have diminishing returns after 3mg daily and may cause more side effects. Combining dutasteride with topical minoxidil can enhance results, but using both finasteride and dutasteride together is unnecessary.
community Will minoxidil not work if there’s too much DHT present in the scalp?
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for five months with little progress and is considering oral dutasteride to lower DHT levels, questioning if minoxidil is more effective with reduced DHT. They also use microneedling and tretinoin in their treatment routine.
community Attacking DHT synergistically both locally at the scalp and systemically = Greater Success??
The user has been using oral Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil for three years without success and is considering adding topical Finasteride or Dutasteride to target DHT both locally and systemically. Other users suggest sticking to a consistent treatment plan, exploring different combinations, and considering other factors like potential misdiagnosis or inconsistent medication use.
community Combining oral dut with topical finasteride for reduced scalp DHT
The conversation discusses combining oral dutasteride with topical finasteride to further reduce scalp DHT levels for hair regrowth. Users debate the effectiveness and safety of this combination, with some suggesting alternatives like topical antiandrogens such as RU58841, fluridil, and alfatradiol.
community Approximation of Scalp DHT Suppression Between 0.05 mg to 2.5 mg
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of various doses of Dutasteride in reducing scalp DHT and its impact on hair count. Users shared personal experiences with hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and Minoxidil, with one reporting significant hair loss reduction using a combination of oral Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community Does Topical Finasteride Directly Reducing Scalp DHT?
Topical finasteride reduces scalp DHT, with some going systemic. Using 0.025% at 1ml per day can stabilize hair loss without side effects.
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