A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and from topical to oral minoxidil, experiencing significant hair shedding. They plan to continue this regimen for a year before deciding on any changes.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress from Norwood scale 4 to 2.5 over a year using daily 8.5-9% RU58841, topical Dutasteride 0.1%, RU58841 5% 1.5 times a week, and daily caffeine redensyl scalp treatment.
The conversation discusses the frustration over the unavailability of 2.5mg dutasteride soft gels, with some users suggesting higher doses for better scalp DHT suppression. Concerns about side effects and the necessity of DHT are debated, with some users advocating for alternative treatments like RU58841 and oral minoxidil.
A user discusses a topical treatment combining Minoxidil, Betamethasone Valerate, Canrenone, Finasteride, and Dutasteride for hair loss. The treatment is RX-only and provided by a dermatologist.
The conversation discusses alternatives to 5AR inhibitors for hair loss treatment, suggesting options like minoxidil, KX-826, pyrilutimide, microneedling, and topical bicalutamide. Concerns about side effects and the effectiveness of these treatments are also highlighted.
A user is seeking a prescription for DUT (Dutasteride) after limited success with finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. They are advised to explore telehealth services for potential prescriptions.
A 25-year-old uses oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and a shampoo with minoxidil and ketoconazole for hair loss, experiencing progress and increased body hair. Users discuss the effectiveness of these treatments, with some suggesting that dutasteride is primarily responsible for hair thickening.
The conversation discusses GT20029, a drug in Phase II trials that targets androgen receptors with minimal systemic effects, and TDM-105795, a growth stimulant with a different mechanism than minoxidil that may revive papilla stem cells. Both are potential new treatments for hair loss.
The user experienced no significant improvement in hair loss despite using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and previously RU58841, and is uncertain if changes in medication or stopping RU58841 worsened the condition. Some users noted no change or slight improvement, while others suggested the possibility of Dutasteride causing issues.
User switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, experienced side effects, then took dutasteride once a week with improved hair density. Another user had success with daily dutasteride, while one had no results from topical dutasteride.
A user shared their two-year progress using 2.5mg finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, recently adding topical dutasteride. Another user questioned the high finasteride dosage, noting no benefits over 1mg.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved after 4.5 months using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 5 mg oral Minoxidil. Tips on obtaining prescriptions and discussions on effectiveness and side effects were also shared.
A user's 12 month update on treatment for hair loss, which include oral dutasteride 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 hair loss treatments, specifically oral minoxidil (2.5mg), dutasteride (0.5mg every other day), and ketoconazole. The user reports slow progress but significant hair growth after adding ketoconazole to their routine.
The user tried oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss after topical treatments failed, but with limited success. They suggest considering a hair system (toupee) as a more cost-effective and less complicated alternative to extensive non-regulated treatments.
The user experienced significant hair improvement using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg Minoxidil daily for 8 months, with no side effects reported. They noticed thicker, darker hair and increased density, and did not use topical treatments.
A 26-year-old is considering switching from a finasteride and minoxidil blend to using dutasteride and minoxidil separately, with concerns about shedding and dosage changes. They are exploring options for sourcing and considering using ketoconazole shampoo to manage dryness.
The user experienced initial hair regrowth with topical dutasteride and minoxidil but later faced significant hair shedding, leading to doubts about the effectiveness of topical dutasteride. They plan to continue the treatment for a year and may switch to oral finasteride if no improvement is seen.
The user is using 0.5mg dutasteride daily and 3mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, but hasn't seen improvements after five months. They report miniaturization and thinning, especially at the hairline and crown, and are advised to wait at least a year for better results.
The user is seeking a quicker-drying carrier for RU58841 and Minoxidil to improve adherence to their hair loss treatment routine. They want to apply it after a morning shower without affecting their hair's appearance.
Veradermics' extended-release oral minoxidil is expected to be commercially available in 2027-2028, while another company, Minx, may release a similar product sooner. VDPHL01 is considered more clinically validated compared to Minx.
Pyrilutamide, a new drug being tested to combat hair loss that has been found to perform comparably or better than finasteride and dutasteride in the initial 6 months of treatment with minimal reported side effects.
Mixing Dutasteride with MCT oil may improve absorption due to its fat-soluble nature. Users suggest taking it with whole milk or using oil-based capsules for better effectiveness.
The user experienced hair loss after initially seeing positive results from using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. They are concerned about the hair shedding and wonder if stopping a multivitamin contributed to the issue.
A user increased their dutasteride dose to 2.5 mg and oral minoxidil to 5 mg after losing hair regrowth, and also started using 2% ketoconazole and microneedling. Another user suggested these changes are meaningful and recommended splitting doses throughout the day for better absorption.
The user plans to use 1% Koshine826, 0.1% Alfatradiol, Minoxidil with Tretinoin, microneedling, and Stemoxydine for hair loss treatment. They expect significant recovery with this regimen.
Increasing dutasteride to 2.5 mg daily and adding 2.5 mg oral minoxidil to prevent hair loss during a testosterone cycle. Suggestions include adding RU58841 for better protection against hair loss.
The conversation is about hair regrowth progress using oral dutasteride (DUT) and minoxidil (MIN) over three months, with significant improvement noted. Users discuss potential future results and share personal experiences with similar treatments.
A 24-year-old male shares his two-month progress on hair regrowth using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 2.5mg Minoxidil, 10mg Biotin, and Ketoconazole shampoo, noting significant crown improvement. Users discuss the effectiveness of oral Minoxidil, with some expressing skepticism about photo angles and the necessity of Biotin unless deficient.
A user reports significant hair density increase and new growth at the temples after two months of using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermarolling, MK-677, zinc, and vitamin D3, with shedding stopping a week ago. They recently added MK-677 to their regimen.