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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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5 / 148 resultscommunity Posted this years ago but still getting questions!
The user successfully treated their hair loss using 1ml of minoxidil twice daily and dermarolling with a 1.5mm dermaroller once a week. They experienced noticeable results only after combining minoxidil with dermarolling, and they have not used finasteride.
community Can valisone solution cause hairloss?
A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.
community How long is minoxidil generally effective for if taken alongside finasteride? Forever?
Minoxidil does not maintain efficacy indefinitely when used alone, but its effectiveness may be prolonged when used with finasteride. Finasteride can maintain some degree of efficacy indefinitely.
community What 9 months of daily oral Fin/Min (1mg/2.5mg) progress looks like.
A user's 9-month progress using daily oral Fin/Min (1mg/2.5mg) for hair loss. The user experienced prolonged shedding but saw significant improvement by month 6, and took the medication in pill form as prescribed by their doctor.
community Dutasteride has only made things worse
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride; how the user experienced prolonged worsening of their hair despite taking both medications; and finally, that this story is consistent with other experiences.