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Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergiesshould be considered when choosing a treatment.
Amazon will sell affordable finasteride, with users comparing prices from varioussources like Costco and MarkCuban'spharmacy. Some users also discuss the benefits of dutasteride for hair thickness.
Finasteride and Dutasteride can be obtained cheaply through Amazon One Medical with an Rx Passsubscription for $20/year. Users discuss various options and costs for hair loss treatments, including Blink Health and MarkCuban'spharmacy.
A woman is concerned about her husband's hair thinning and researches treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. He decides against medication due to potential side effects and plans to shave his head if necessary.
OP is experiencing ongoing hair shedding despite two years on finasteride, with some initial improvement but no long-term success. Userssuggest seasonal shedding, checking for vitamin deficiencies, considering minoxidil, and possibly switching to dutasteride.
Dutasteride is less commonly prescribed for hair loss because it is not FDA-approved for this purpose, unlike finasteride, which is more accessible and preferred due to fewer side effects. Dutasteride may be more effective in reducing DHT but has a longer half-life and potentially more significant side effects.