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community Second shed and more abnormalities

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.

community If dutesteride and oral minoxidil doesn’t work that’s it right?

in Treatment 20 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, and is seeking advice on why the treatments aren't working and how to address potential androgen receptor sensitivity. Replies suggest getting tested and considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP).

community Has anyone switched from dut BACK to fin?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 2 months ago

The user switched from oral finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral dutasteride and minoxidil but feels their hair loss has worsened. They are also using enclomiphene for gym progress, which may be affecting their hair.

community Finally Leaving this Subreddit for Good

in Chat 106 upvotes 8 months ago

Dutasteride, taken every other day with vitamin and mineral supplements, successfully increased crown hair density without side effects after seven months. The user plans to leave the subreddit after achieving desired hair regrowth.

community Low dose of fin 2x per week after stopping 1mg daily

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced side effects from daily finasteride and reduced the dosage to 0.25mg twice a week while continuing minoxidil. They are considering topical anti-androgens but are concerned about application difficulties and potential side effects.

community I got my blood test results, my Thyroid and Ferritin are good but Vitamin D is 11.1 I started topic minoxidil yesterday (5%)

in Treatment 5 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and low Vitamin D levels, and they started using topical minoxidil (5%). They are considering finasteride but are concerned about side effects and are advised to seek mental health support.

community The people this data actually matters for aren't talking about efficacy numbers

in Minoxidil 10 upvotes 1 month ago

Oral minoxidil can cause cardiovascular issues, but an extended release formulation may reduce side effects like heart rate and blood pressure spikes. This new formulation offers a safer option for those who previously had to stop due to health concerns.

community Has anyone had issues on finasteride that resolved after switching to dutasteride?

in Chat 12 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes finasteride issues resolved by switching to dutasteride. Specific treatments mentioned: Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

community Recovery from 2nd Dutasteride shed

in Update 23 upvotes 2 years ago

User switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to shedding, experienced two sheds, and now uses 5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, and 3ml oral castor oil daily. Hair has recovered from the second shed, and the user plans to maintain the current treatment.

community Oral Dutasteride before vs After !

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 75 upvotes 1 year ago

A 27-year-old male experienced hair thickening using a specialized pill containing Dutasteride and Minoxidil, despite taking it irregularly due to being away from home. He plans to resume a more regular dosing schedule for better results, as he noticed side effects like brain fog and decreased libido.

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