M18 - 7 Months on topical fin + min Not working for me Finasteride/Dutasteride 2/28/2025
Topical finasteride and minoxidil are not effective for the user, who is considering switching to oral treatments like finasteride or dutasteride. Many suggest oral medications are more effective, and some recommend additional treatments like microneedling and other topical solutions.
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The availability of Topical Dutasteride, a potential treatment for hair loss, which can be purchased without prescription from MinoxidilMax. Other treatments discussed include Topical Finasteride and PRP injections, with discussion around dosage, efficacy, side-effects and safety.
community People who tolerate dut better than fin?
Dutasteride may have fewer side effects than finasteride, with some users experiencing better hair maintenance. Experiences vary, with some preferring dutasteride for fewer side effects, while others see no significant hair improvement.
community Reddit’s amatorial meta analysis of 17 already avaliable hair loss prevention treatments that were found to be effective in clinical studies but are not FDA approved for MPB. PROS and CONS. (2022 Guide if Finasteride and Minoxidil are not working/ give you sides/are not enough) 77 studies linked!
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.
community 32, Southeast Asian, 1 y 3 m Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Microneedling – Former hair system user. Quick description of routine in comments.
A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing with hair loss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and biotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
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community 18->24 six years of Fin and Minox…. I guess we can’t all be winners 😭
A user named "EgyptStar81" who has been dealing with hair loss since age 15 due to genetics, chemotherapy and finasteride/minoxidil treatment. Possible solutions such as dutasteride, oral minoxidil, hair transplants and extensions were suggested.
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