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      Should I Switch to Oral Minoxidil While Continuing Dutasteride? Need Advice on Next Steps After Accelerated Shedding

      community Should I Switch to Oral Minoxidil While Continuing Dutasteride? Need Advice on Next Steps After Accelerated Shedding

      in General  172 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is considering switching from a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin to oral minoxidil while continuing oral dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether to make this switch or wait for the shedding to stabilize, and are concerned about potential side effects of oral minoxidil.

      community Minoxidil alone?

      in General  40 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing painful side effects from finasteride and is considering switching to oral minoxidil and biotin to maintain their hair. They are seeking advice on whether this change would help preserve their current hair.

      community How effective would this be compared to just topical min + fin?

      in Finasteride  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user discusses using a topical solution with minoxidil, finasteride, and additional ingredients like apigenin, oleanolic acid, and biotinoyl tripeptide. They question if this combination is more effective than using just minoxidil and finasteride alone, noting they are already taking oral finasteride.

      community Minoxidil Response Test - worth it?

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil for hair loss and the potential benefits of taking a Minoxidil Response Test to determine enzyme activity related to its effectiveness. Some users have considered or tried alternatives like oral minoxidil or tretinoin, with mixed experiences regarding side effects and effectiveness.

      community 5 month update fin and min oral tabs

      in Is this regrowth?  23 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user reports significant hair regrowth after 5 months using oral finasteride and minoxidil. They seek advice on restarting treatment and using derma rollers after a 2-month break.

      community Stemoxydine- lifelong use? curious.

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether stemoxydine needs to be used for life for hair loss treatment. One user suggests that stemoxydine does not require lifelong use and can make hair exit the resting phase faster, but the benefits may be temporary.

      community How am I doing with temple regrowth?

      in Progress Pictures  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male is experiencing positive temple regrowth after using 1 mg oral finasteride daily and a custom topical solution from Musely containing minoxidil, dutasteride, tretinoin, ketoconazole, and hydrocortisone. He is considering adding dermarolling to enhance results, while others share their experiences and suggestions for hair regrowth treatments.

      community Just saw a post from a hyper responder to topical minoxidil and wanted to show my experience.

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their 1-year and 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 0.5mg Dutasteride daily, topical and then oral Minoxidil, and microneedling, noting hair darkening and some side effects like watery semen and testicular pain. Despite initial setbacks after switching to oral Minoxidil, they are seeing progress and plan to increase the dosage.

      community How to use derma pen alongside Rosemary oil

      in General  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Use rosemary oil 2-3 times a week, ideally after derma rolling, for optimal results. This routine can complement other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.

      community Question about topical part of treatment

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using a combination of oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil, and a topical formula with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Hydrocortisone, along with rosemary oil, coconut oil, ginseng, and a derma roller. They are also using LLLT therapy and are questioning the timing of the laser cap session in relation to the topical application.

      community 2.5 years on oral min + fin progress

      in Progress Pictures  278 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 2.5 years of using oral minoxidil (5mg daily) and finasteride (1mg daily) for hair loss, noting significant improvements over time. They experienced normal shedding and some beard growth, with no negative side effects reported.

      community Which conditioner do you use along with Nizarol?

      in Ketoconazole  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about finding a suitable conditioner to use with Nizoral, a ketoconazole shampoo. One person is trying a caffeinated/coconut conditioner to strengthen hair but hasn't seen results yet.

      community 4 months oral min how am I doing?

      in Is this regrowth?  277 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been using oral minoxidil for 4 months and oral finasteride for over a year without side effects. Responses praise the user's hair regrowth and healthy appearance.

      community Microneeeling Question for Oral Minoxidil

      in Microneedling  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      Microneedling can still be beneficial when using oral finasteride and minoxidil, with a recommended needle length of 0.5mm to 1.0mm. A stamp or pen is preferred over a roller for microneedling.

      community Progress in 1.5 months 5 mg of minox and 2.5 duta

      in Progress Pictures  128 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported positive progress in hair growth after taking 5 mg of oral minoxidil daily and 2.5 mg of dutasteride three times a week, with noticeable changes in hair fullness and body hair growth. They experienced initial side effects at a higher dosage but reported no side effects at the current dosage and plan to continue updating their progress.

      community 6 Months Progress Oral Fin & Min

      in Progress Pictures  513 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using oral Finasteride (1mg) and Minoxidil (2.5mg) nightly, with no side effects. They also used dermastamping and biotin, emphasizing consistency and a healthy lifestyle.

      community 6 Month Progress on Oral Fin/ Min

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is using oral finasteride and minoxidil chewables, along with microneedling and anti-dandruff shampoo, to manage it. Despite experiencing significant shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth in the coming months.

      community Making the switch to dutastetide and oral minoxidil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      Switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil can cause initial hair shedding, but many users report improvement after a few months. Opinions vary on whether to taper off or switch directly, with some suggesting gradual changes to monitor side effects.

      community Minoxidil 1 or 2 times a day? tretinoin?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been taking dutasteride for 7 months with unimpressive results and recently started using minoxidil once a day. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of using minoxidil twice a day and the addition of tretinoin to enhance results.

      community 2yrs treatment from Norwood 7 at 22 years old

      in Progress Pictures  543 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth journey from Norwood 7 at age 22 using oral minoxidil 10mg, dutasteride 0.5mg, and RU58841 70mg, along with a recent hair transplant. They experienced significant progress and discussed potential side effects, particularly with oral minoxidil, and plan to update on further growth.

      community Topical solution recommendation

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is using finasteride 1mg every other day and seeks a topical solution excluding minoxidil. They are considering various combinations of ingredients like finasteride, dutasteride, and tofacitinib, with options for nourishing oils and other additives.

      community Dut, 0.5mg once a day and never stop

      in Progress Pictures  431 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (0.5 mg daily) for hair loss, with additional treatments like minoxidil, derma rolling, and nizoral shampoo. The user reports positive progress over two years with no significant side effects, emphasizing the importance of consistency and patience.

      community The solution for Topical Fin non responders?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is considering using tretinoin with topical finasteride due to poor absorption and side effects from oral finasteride. They are also contemplating switching to topical dutasteride, while others suggest trying oral minoxidil or lower oral doses.