Wild claims from a snake oil manufacturer Product 1/27/2024
The post criticizes a company falsely claiming finasteride and minoxidil are ineffective after 6-8 months to sell their expensive, ineffective shampoo. The recommended treatments for hair loss are finasteride, minoxidil, low dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1 year update on dutasteride 0.5 daily, Still losing ground, 22m
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and is using a low dose of oral minoxidil but continues to experience hair loss. Others suggest the hair looks the same and recommend trying a higher dose of minoxidil or adding microneedling.
community Another update. Almost a year on Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil, after several years on finasteride and topical minoxidil. I’m fairly certain my hair is objectively worse than it was 5 months ago.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride, Oral Minoxidil and Finasteride; potential side effects; and the potential of using anti-androgens or microneedling.
community How many guys on here are doing the low dose topical finasteride (solo without minox)?
User discusses using low dose topical finasteride without minoxidil for hair loss. Another user shares their experience with homemade 0.025% finasteride topical, shedding, and microneedling.
community 2 years or dutasteride and oral minoxidil results
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil led to thicker hair and reduced hairline recession. Occasional flushing from minoxidil will be managed by lowering the dose.
community 1.5 year on finasteride,microneedling,and minoxidil.Nothing helps its getting even worse.Is it possible that finasteride doesnt work on everybody? 19m
The user has been using topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for hair loss without success, and is advised to reduce microneedling frequency and consider oral finasteride or dutasteride. It is noted that finasteride may not work for everyone, and some users suggest checking hormone levels and deficiencies.
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