A 41-year-old South Asian individual feels hopeless about hair loss and cannot use oral finasteride or dutasteride due to existing gynecomastia. They are seeking advice on alternative treatments.
The user shared their 10-year hair loss journey, discussing treatments like oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and LLLT, and ultimately deciding on a hair transplant. They also explored the possibility of having alopecia areata incognita and advised seeking multiple opinions before surgery.
Justin Bieber has had multiple hair transplants, with discussions on the cost and quality in places like Turkey. Despite using treatments like finasteride, his hairline appears unnatural to some.
A user documented their two-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling, showing significant improvement. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil after the first year, experiencing some shedding and minor bloating.
Increasing the dutasteride dose to 2.5 mg may significantly reduce DHT and promote hair regrowth, with similar side effects to lower doses. Some users combine dutasteride with minoxidil and finasteride for better results, but there are concerns about long-term effectiveness and availability.