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The user switched from finasteride to 2.5 mg dutasteride daily and added 1% pyrilutamide to address persistent scalp itch, but the itch remains. They also use 2% ketoconazole and 2.5% selenium sulfide shampoo for temporary relief.

The user started finasteride and derma rolling for hair loss, later switching to wet cupping therapy. They experienced initial shedding but reported thicker, healthier hair over time, using natural hair wash methods like Amla, Reetha, and Shikakai.

A user shared their 6-month progress using oral dutasteride (0.5mg daily), topical minoxidil (5% once daily), and ketoconazole shampoo (2% weekly) for hair loss, reporting increased libido and no side effects. They chose dutasteride over finasteride due to availability and convenience.

The conversation is about finding effective shampoos and conditioners for dandruff, excluding ketoconazole. The user mentions trying Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo and Purology, and seeks at-home treatment recommendations.

Users discuss effects of Finasteride/Dutasteride on mood and energy. Some experience depression, focus issues, and libido changes.

The user experimented with finasteride to reduce hair loss and plans to test if creatine affects DHT levels while on finasteride. Initial results showed low DHT levels, indicating finasteride's effectiveness, with further tests planned for creatine's impact.

The user experienced improved libido and erections after reducing DHT levels with 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week, despite previous side effects from finasteride. They are also on testosterone replacement therapy and have not noticed major personality changes.

The user has been taking dutasteride for 8 months and finasteride before that, with normal DHT levels but high estradiol and prolactin, leading to sexual side effects. The user is disappointed with these results.

The post is about a user starting a hair loss treatment using finasteride, micro needling, and nizoral. The conversation includes supportive replies from other users.

The user switched to dutasteride and saw palmetto, along with a topical mix of minoxidil and finasteride, due to continued hair shedding. They hope for improvement despite concerns about saw palmetto's effectiveness.

A user started finasteride for hair loss and saw improvement, but is now experiencing shedding and thinning in new areas. They added Nizoral due to dandruff caused by finasteride. Replies suggest that shedding is normal around 6 months and advise to stick with the treatment.

The user is experiencing hair loss and is using 2% ketoconazole shampoo, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. They are considering switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride, but others suggest waiting due to a possible shedding phase.

The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after experiencing significant hair shedding, and is also using oral minoxidil. Dutasteride helped stop the shedding, but it's too early to determine if it will reverse hair loss.

The daily regimen includes oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and witch hazel toner to reduce itchiness. Witch hazel is noted for its hydrating properties and affordability.

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and dutasteride, with noticeable results after switching to dutasteride. Minoxidil was deemed unnecessary due to the restoration of the hairline and lack of hair follicles in bald spots.

The user is experiencing hair shedding of different thicknesses/lengths and is using Nizoral, ciclopirox, and pyrithione zinc conditioner. They are concerned whether the shedding is due to these treatments, miniaturization, or their low-calorie diet.

The user reported significant hair regrowth after 4 months using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and dermastamping. They experienced minor side effects but noted consistent progress and regrowth, especially at the hairline and temples.

A user plans to stop Dutasteride to conceive a child, seeking advice on hair maintenance. Suggestions include switching to Finasteride, but many emphasize prioritizing child safety.

OP shared a 100-day progress on reducing hair shedding using Minoxidil and Dorpang scalp serum, noting healthier hair growth. Other users discussed their own treatments, including Minoxidil, ketoconazole, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil, with some considering finasteride if needed.

A user improved their hair loss from NW3+ to NW1.5 over three years using a regimen of dutasteride, finasteride, Nizoral, biotin, and collagen. They experienced some side effects and adjusted dosages over time, and noted additional benefits like better skin and muscle gain.

A 36-year-old man has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for six months and is considering switching to dutasteride due to concerns about shedding and lack of response. Users suggest continuing with finasteride, trying micro-needling, or cautiously adding dutasteride while monitoring for side effects.

A user reporting an extended shedding period of 9 months while using finasteride and minoxidil, and other users offering advice on treatments such as dutasteride, multivitamin, biotin, rosemary oil, Kiel's magic elixir, hair extensions, changing hair color, healing crystals, and seeing a dermatologist.

The user experienced a severe hair shedding phase after switching to a combination pill of finasteride, minoxidil, and B12, but the shedding has now significantly reduced. Other users shared similar experiences, noting that shedding can be a sign of treatment effectiveness.

Using DIM and Calcium D-Glucarate to reduce finasteride side effects. Discussion includes dosage, brand, and product effectiveness.

User is experiencing scalp itch and hair loss despite using Nizoral, Minoxidil, derma rolling, and Finasteride for 6 months. They are considering switching to Dutasteride.

The conversation is about a user considering reducing their dutasteride dose due to side effects like lower libido and watery semen. They plan to use dutasteride mesotherapy every three months to maintain hair while reducing systemic DHT suppression.

A three-month progress report of using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, RU58841 and Dermarolling to combat hair loss. The results have been encouraging so far.

A user on finasteride for hair loss is considering topical dutasteride to further reduce scalp DHT and is using various other topicals as substitutes for minoxidil due to concerns about the safety of their cats and potential heart side effects from oral minoxidil. They are exploring whether a once-weekly application of topical dutasteride would be effective.

Piroctone olamine and ketoconazole are both effective for reducing dandruff and hair shedding, with potential benefits for hair thickness and scalp health. Piroctone olamine may be as effective or better than ketoconazole in certain conditions, yet it is often overlooked.

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.