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community 0.5mg Finasteride 6 month progress

19 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user has been using Minoxidil once daily since 2024 and started 0.5mg Finasteride in February, but hasn't seen progress and is considering increasing the dosage of both treatments. Suggestions include increasing Finasteride to 1mg daily and possibly increasing Minoxidil dosage, while considering a hair transplant later if needed.

community 0.5mg Dut, 5mg oral min 1 year 2 months.

in Progress Pictures 55 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil over a year and two months. Users suggest switching back to finasteride, considering topical treatments, and consulting a dermatologist for better results.

community 0.5mg dut against 1mg fin for a first timer?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 year ago

A 28-year-old male considering hair restoration is deciding between starting with 0.5mg dutasteride or 1mg finasteride, with finasteride being the typical starting point due to fewer and shorter-lasting side effects. The options also include minoxidil and biotin.

community 0.5mg microdosing Fin to start

2 upvotes 1 year ago

A 37-year-old is starting 0.5mg finasteride to address diffuse hair thinning, with support from a dermatologist. They also use DS Labs shampoo and micro-needle every two weeks.

community 0.5mg’s of Dut & was still thinning rapidly. Upped my dose to 2.5mg’s daily & added 5mg’s of Oral Minox. 1 month progress.

in Progress Pictures 8 upvotes 1 year ago

OP increased Dutasteride from 0.5mg to 2.5mg daily and added 5mg Oral Minoxidil, seeing progress after one month. They also used Nizoral Ketoconazole shampoo to reduce scalp inflammation.

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research Outcome of Dutasteride 0.5mg in Androgenic Alopecia

December 2022 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences”

This study concluded that dutasteride 0.5 mg/day improved hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia over six months but was associated with a higher prevalence of sexual dysfunction.

Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Dutasteride 0.5 mg Once Daily in Male Patients with Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase III Study

research Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of dutasteride 0.5 mg once daily in male patients with male pattern hair loss: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase III study

92 citations , June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that 0.5 mg of dutasteride significantly improved hair growth compared to placebo and was well tolerated over six months in men with male pattern hair loss.

Effect of Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Recalcitrant to Finasteride

research Effect of dutasteride 0.5 mg/d in men with androgenetic alopecia recalcitrant to finasteride

36 citations , June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study suggests that dutasteride may be a viable alternative for Korean men with androgenetic alopecia who do not respond to finasteride, as it improved hair density and thickness in most participants.

research Efficacy of Topical Finasteride 0.5% vs 17α-Estradiol 0.05% in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective, Single-Blind Study of 119 Patients

4 citations , April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”

This study reported that among postmenopausal women with female pattern hair loss, treatment with topical finasteride 0.5% and minoxidil 2% was more effective at improving hair condition than treatment with topical 17α-estradiol 0.05% and minoxidil 2%, particularly notable at 12-18 months of follow-up.