24M still losing on Dut and Oral Min Update 10/17/2024
A 24-year-old male is losing hair despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, with no regrowth from April to October 2024. He is considering increasing his dosage and looking for cheaper prescriptions, while others recommend consulting a trichologist or trying different treatments.
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Consider increasing dutasteride dosage to 2.5mg daily and continue using oral minoxidil. Check DHT levels, thyroid, vitamin D, and consider additional treatments like microneedling, RU58841, and improving diet and lifestyle.
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