A 26-year-old male showed hair improvement after 6 months of daily 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil. He thanked the tressless community and haircafe for their support.
A user experienced dry, brittle hair after starting dutasteride and considered switching back to finasteride. Another user advised that the dryness is temporary and shared positive results with dutasteride and oral minoxidil after several months.
A user reports hair regrowth and thickening after 3.5 months using oraldutasteride (0.5mg) and oral minoxidil (5mg). They express gratitude for the information received from the community about hair loss treatments.
Dutasteride mesotherapy, an injection treatment for hair loss done monthly, is discussed as an alternative to daily oral treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. It's not popular due to its higher cost, inconvenience, and the discomfort of scalp injections.
The user tried Minoxidil, PRP, Hair Carboxytherapy, and topical Dutasteride with limited success and is now on oralDutasteride. They are experiencing some hair loss reduction but no significant density improvement, leading to feelings of depression.
A user experienced significant hair shedding after 8 months of using oraldutasteride (0.5 mg), minoxidil (2.5 mg), and biotin (5 mg) daily. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment and possible resistance to dutasteride.
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after one year of using oraldutasteride. They are seeking opinions on their DHT test results, which show levels below baseline.
A 33-year-old male shared progress photos after using 0.5mg oraldutasteride daily for 9.5 months, 2.5mg oral minoxidil twice daily for 9.5 months, 2% Nizoral shampoo twice a week for 2.5 months, and 5% RU-58841 once daily for 1 month. A commenter noted the impressive progress and inquired about the absence of dermarolling.
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.
A user's 12 month update on treatment for hair loss, which include oraldutasteride and minoxidil, topical RU88541 and minoxidil, microneedling with hyaluronic acid and FinDuta, experiencing no side effects, positive results and inspiring other users.
The conversation discusses using 2.5mg dutasteride, 0.5mg dutasteride with topical treatments, and other combinations like oral minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling for male pattern baldness. Users share experiences and suggest various treatment regimens, emphasizing the effectiveness of dutasteride and minoxidil.
A user experienced no hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, and reported side effects from oral finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or using hair fibers for better results.
User shared 12-month hair loss progress using oral minoxidil, oraldutasteride, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. They detailed their medication regimen and dosages.
The conversation is about a 23-year-old who started treating their hair loss with daily oraldutasteride (0.5mg), oral minoxidil (2.5mg), topical RU58841 (80mg), and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm after seeing others' success stories. Significant improvements have been noted, and there is optimism for even better results in the next 6 months.
Akinfenrawr experienced negative side effects from oral finasteride and RU58841, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They discuss various options, including raloxifene, oraldutasteride, liposomal finasteride, Breezula, Pyrilutamide, SM04554, and sulforaphane, but have concerns about efficacy, availability, and cost.
The user experienced hair improvement after one year using 0.5 mg oraldutasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo three times a week. They noticed progress after initial shedding and attribute changes to medication adjustments.
The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of oral versus topical treatments for hair loss, specifically finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. The user is currently using topical finasteride and minoxidil but is considering switching to oraldutasteride and minoxidil for convenience.
A 32-year-old has seen positive hair growth after 4.5 months using 0.5mg daily of oraldutasteride and 5mg of oral minoxidil, despite previously losing hair due to stopping medications and wearing a hair system. They plan to continue treatment and are considering adding dermarolling to their regimen, with a hair transplant scheduled for the following year.
A user's progress with hair growth using oral minoxidil, oraldutasteride and Nizoral shampoo every once in a while. Replies indicate that the user has seen good results from this treatment, including thickening and darkening of their hair.
A user's progress using minoxidil and dutasteride mesotherapy to treat hair loss, with advice from other users on whether or not to continue the treatment. Suggestions included trying oral treatments such as finasteride and RU58841, and considering a hair transplant for more significant results.
A user's journey to try and stop their hair loss, including the use of oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Cynatine Keratin supplements, and The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density; and advice from other users regarding trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and lifestyle changes.
The user shared progress pictures over four months using topical finasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, topical RU58841 daily, and oraldutasteride once a week. The pictures are spaced about a month apart.
User discusses using topical Minoxidil twice daily for 4 months, then switching to once daily with oralDutasteride and Minoxidil. They also mention microneedling monthly and are unsure if oral Minoxidil is better than topical.
The conversation is about someone using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 7 months, seeing some hair regrowth, and now switching to oraldutasteride. Some suggest continuing treatment and possibly adding a hair transplant in the future.
The user is using oraldutasteride, topical minoxidil (Regaine foam 5%), and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, reporting good results with no significant side effects. The user is 26 years old and applies minoxidil once or twice daily.
The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some users combining them with oral treatments. Users share their experiences and opinions on effectiveness, cost, and convenience, with mixed views on whether topical or oral applications are superior.
The user has been on oralDutasteride and Minoxidil for 16 months but continues to experience hair miniaturization. They previously used oral Finasteride and topical Minoxidil with success for 7 years and are now seeking advice on whether to switch back to topicals, adjust dosages, or consider other treatments like topical anti-androgens or Estradiol.
Topical finasteride is believed to reduce scalp DHT more than oral forms, but its effectiveness is questioned due to inconsistent application and absorption. Oral finasteride is considered more effective because it consistently reduces systemic DHT, ensuring more reliable results.
The user experienced noticeable hair growth after 9 months using oraldutasteride, with full results expected in 20-24 months. They prefer oral treatments over topical minoxidil due to convenience.
A 19-year-old is using oraldutasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping to address hair loss and enhance facial hair growth, experiencing minimal side effects and increased body hair. They report positive results in hairline thickness and temple closure.