The user has been taking dutasteride for 9 months and is satisfied with the hair growth results. They had a hair transplant and don't want to share hairline progress.
A 35-year-old man shares his positive progress in hair regrowth using a daily routine of 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride, along with a low light cap, weekly dermarolling, and biweekly ketoconazole shampoo. He reports noticeable improvements without side effects and aims to inspire others considering similar treatments.
Dutasteride may be better for the brain than Finasteride, potentially increasing dopamine levels and causing fewer side effects. For those switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride to prevent hair loss, it's recommended to continue Finasteride for 3-4 months while starting Dutasteride to avoid shedding due to Dutasteride's long half-life.
User is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride and adding pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment. Other users recommend dutasteride for its effectiveness and suggest adding pyrilutamide.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride 0.5 mg daily, 5% topical minoxidil twice a day, and microneedling over several months. They also used ketoconazole shampoo and rosemary oil, reporting some side effects but overall positive results.
The user shared their bloodwork results showing DHT at 17 ng/dl and testosterone at 287 ng/dl, with a slight Vitamin D deficiency. They are seeking opinions on these levels and have an upcoming dermatologist appointment.
The conversation is about someone using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and Tretinoin for hair loss, and they also stopped antipsychotics and treated an H. pylori infection. They feel there has been progress in their hair growth over two months.
A user shared their 8-month progress using dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 2.5 mg for hair loss, expressing disappointment with the results and considering increasing the dosage. Other users advised patience, suggesting that improvements can continue over time, and recommended consulting a dermatologist before making changes.
A 23-year-old has been using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 5mg oral Minoxidil daily for two years, but their hair has thinned considerably. Suggestions include increasing the Dutasteride dose, adding Finasteride, or considering a hair transplant.
The user is trying RU58841, oral minoxidil, and dermarolling to combat hair loss caused by increased scalp testosterone after using finasteride and dutasteride. They plan to document their results.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and microneedling for treating hair loss. The linked article is seen as an advertisement for these treatments.
The conversation discusses the benefits of electric toothbrushes for oral health, highlighting the Philips Sonicare Protective Clean 5300 and Oral-B Pro 1000 as top choices for effective plaque removal and gum care. Both toothbrushes are recommended for their reliability, with the Philips being budget-friendly and the Oral-B offering advanced features for sensitive teeth.
A user shared their 7-month progress using 1mg daily Dutasteride and 2.5-5mg daily oral Minoxidil for diffuse unpatterned alopecia, showing significant hair regrowth with reduced shedding and no side effects. They experienced a severe initial shed but now have visual improvement, despite hair still being thinner than before.
The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause significant hair shedding if done abruptly. It's recommended to overlap both treatments and gradually taper off finasteride to minimize shedding.
The conversation discusses using very low dose topical finasteride to achieve specific serum DHT reduction percentages. It concludes that finasteride dosage increases linearly between 5-30% DHT reduction but requires exponential increases for reductions up to 70%.
Scalp tension may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT levels, with potential solutions like scalp massages and Botox. Concerns about finasteride's side effects were discussed, and some users shared personal experiences with alternative treatments like scalp massaging and Botox.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and thickness improvement using finasteride initially and then switching to dutasteride, with no major side effects. They recommend starting with dutasteride for better results and report no noticeable shedding.
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 hair shedding after starting a treatment regimen including topical dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and keto shampoo. Shedding is considered normal, and users suggest adjustments like increasing dutasteride dosage or using oral medications for better results.
2-Deoxy-D-Ribose is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, but skepticism exists due to lack of human testing. The original poster uses a combination of topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, topical RU58841, and other treatments, reporting some hair regrowth but not significant results.
The user experienced initial success with topical minoxidil and dutasteride mesotherapy but is now losing more hair and unsure if it's due to shedding or ineffective treatment. They are considering whether to try a different approach.
You cannot donate blood if you are taking finasteride or dutasteride due to potential risks to pregnant women. Finasteride has a shorter wait time to donate blood compared to dutasteride, and both oral and topical forms can disqualify you from donating.
Korea launched its first OTC oral hair loss drug, dexpanthenol B5. Users discuss its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects but note a lack of efficacy studies.
The user is using a regimen of 1mg Dutasteride daily, topical finasteride and minoxidil, multivitamins, and supplements to address hair loss but hasn't seen improvement. Suggestions include sticking to one medication, considering oral minoxidil, and possibly a hair transplant, while noting that some treatments may not regrow hair.
The conversation is about finding a reliable source for topical dutasteride, with mentions of MinoxidilMax and Minoxidil Express as previous and potential suppliers. Suggestions include using telehealth services or local compounding pharmacies for a consistent supply.
Discussing and researching different treatments for hair loss, including RU58841, Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Retin-A, Stemoxydine (Neogenic), Copper peptides, Superoxide Dismutase, NANO, and Eucapil.
A user started taking finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss but hasn't seen results yet. They also take vitamins and asked about adding minoxidil and the effectiveness of LLLT.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress over five years using 0.5mg dutasteride daily and 5mg oral minoxidil daily. Users comment on the difficulty of assessing progress due to lighting and hair length differences, but note the hair looks good in both photos.