The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oraldutasteride, resulting in hair loss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oraldutasteride.
Oraldutasteride (0.5mg) is most effective for male hair loss, followed by oral finasteride (5mg), oral minoxidil (5mg), and oral finasteride (1mg). Different treatments have benefits and side effects, and results don't apply to women's hair loss.
A user is considering combining oral and topical dutasteride to lower scalp DHT more effectively and is seeking advice on this approach. They are thinking about doing a patch test on their mid scalp.
A 22-year-old male has been using oral finasteride for a year with no improvement in hair loss and was denied dutasteride by a dermatologist due to FDA approval issues but was prescribed oral minoxidil instead. The user is seeking advice on whether to switch to dutasteride, continue finasteride, or add minoxidil.
The ineffectiveness of Strut Health's dutasteride capsules, which are filled with raw powder instead of liquid and don't contain any buffering agents that would allow for absorption into the bloodstream. It is suggested to use other brands of liquid-filled dutasteride capsules for better results.
The user experienced gradual hair thinning since 2021 and tried various treatments including topical minoxidil, rosemary oil, oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and oraldutasteride. They are considering switching to daily finasteride and adding topical dutasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling due to side effects from oraldutasteride.
A user shared their positive experience with hair loss treatment, using 0.5 mg of oraldutasteride daily for a year after switching from 1 mg of finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also mentioned the benefits of oral minoxidil over topical application and the use of ketoconazole shampoo.
Treatments for hair loss, including the experiences of topical finasteride and oraldutasteride. It also discusses Pyrilutamide, 0.025% topical concentration, Minoxidil, RU58841, and 1% finasteride gel dosage.
OP used oralDutasteride and Minoxidil but saw significant improvement only after adding PRP treatments. PRP sessions every 4 months maintained the results, though it is expensive.
A user is unsure if their hairline is regrowing or receding after 4 months of oraldutasteride 0.5 mg and oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg. Another user thinks it looks better with new small hairs growing.
A user reported better hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride than with finasteride and topical minoxidil, calling topical minoxidil a scam. Replies varied, with some defending topical minoxidil, questioning the user's application method, and suggesting that previous treatments might be contributing to the observed results.
People discussed their experiences with 0.5 mg daily oraldutasteride for hair loss, with one person not seeing any improvement after 8 months and experiencing side effects like mild gynecomastia and weak erections. They also mentioned using 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil without positive results.
A user named Zaehk shared their progress with hair loss after taking oraldutasteride and minoxidil. They started seeing positive results and mentioned concerns about side effects of minoxidil. Other users expressed support and encouragement.
The conversation discusses a prescribed hair loss treatment combining 12.5% minoxidil with tretinoin, azelaic acid, and topical finasteride, costing $55 a month. One user criticizes the packaging for degrading tretinoin, another suggests it's an overpriced option and recommends topical dutasteride as an alternative due to its higher molecular weight and lower systemic absorption.
User on oraldutasteride and minoxidil for a year experienced slowed hair loss and regrowth initially, but now rapidly thinning again. Asks if adding fluridil to the regimen would be enough to stop hair loss.
User sees subtle regrowth after two months using topical dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermastamp, and oral castor oil. Others suggest waiting a few more months to properly evaluate results.
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding despite using oraldutasteride and a topical solution with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil while continuing dutasteride to address the shedding and seek advice on this potential change.
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is considering switching from a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin to oral minoxidil while continuing oraldutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether this change could improve results and if the recent shedding could be due to a 2-week interruption in dutasteride.
The conversation discusses the positive effects of taking 5 mg oral minoxidil and 0.5 mg oraldutasteride every other day for hair loss, with one user reporting thicker beard and eyebrows and improved appearance. Another user expresses frustration about not being able to access the treatment in Germany, while a different user mentions experiencing no side effects.
Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
A new topical Dutasteride with 20 times better scalp absorption being developed and tested for release in 2023; use of existing drugs, such as Minoxidil and finasteride; and mesotherapy as an alternative hair loss treatment.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after almost 10 months on oraldutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 5mg daily, noting thicker and healthier hair without side effects. They plan to undergo a hair transplant soon and encourage others facing hair loss to explore treatment options.
A user shared their 2+ years progress on OralDutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hair loss. Another user asked about the form of Minoxidil used sublingually.
A user shared a 1-year update showing hair regrowth from taking 1mg Dutasteride and 2.5-5mg oral Minoxidil daily for Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia. Some comments praised the results, while others criticized the user's behavior and questioned potential side effects.
User shared 15-month progress using OralDutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hair loss. Treatment improved hair density, now considering hair transplant with fewer grafts.
A 29-year-old man shows 3 months of hair regrowth using minoxidil 5%, oraldutasteride 0.5mg every other day, and occasional microneedling after overcoming fears about finasteride side effects. He is optimistic about further improvement.
A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.