Pls advice needed. 17-20 yo. Not seeing the progress I hoped for on finasteride + minoxidil. Any advice? Progress Pictures 2/26/2026
A user is experiencing hair loss despite using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo, and is seeking advice on further treatments. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, trying oral minoxidil, addressing scalp inflammation, and considering dietary changes and supplements.
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5 / 439 resultscommunity The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.
community Finasteride improved hair appearance over seven years with no major side effects. Users discussed finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements like beta carotene and astaxanthin for hair loss treatment.
Finasteride improved hair appearance over seven years with no major side effects. Users discussed finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements like beta carotene and astaxanthin for hair loss treatment.
community Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hair loss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.
Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hair loss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.
community Eleven days after a hair transplant, the user has removed all scabs and plans to resume Oral Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil. They will also start using a serum provided by the clinic and are sharing progress and clinic information privately to avoid negative comments.
Eleven days after a hair transplant, the user has removed all scabs and plans to resume Oral Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil. They will also start using a serum provided by the clinic and are sharing progress and clinic information privately to avoid negative comments.
community User tried various hair loss treatments without success and plans to consult a dermatologist and possibly shave head for emotional well-being.
User tried various hair loss treatments without success and plans to consult a dermatologist and possibly shave head for emotional well-being.
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