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The efficacy of taking dutasteride, a medication used to treat hair loss, every other day instead of daily. It was suggested that taking 0.5mg daily for 3 months and then switching to 3 times per week would be effective. Finasteride was also discussed as an alternative treatment option.

A user reported increased shedding and some side effects like ball ache and potential watery semen after taking 0.25mg of finasteride daily for two months, but noted a high sex drive and considered the shedding a possible sign of new hair growth. Other users discussed dosage differences, with some suggesting starting with a smaller dose and monitoring effects, while others shared their experiences with no shedding or hair growth yet.

User reports being on finasteride for 3 months, experiencing initial shedding but noticing new hair growth and increased density. They also started using castor oil daily and considered trimming their long hair to improve visual thickness.

A 20-year-old who started balding in 2020 and has been using a treatment routine for 4 months that includes daily Minoxidil (1.5ml), Finasteride three times a week, and a derma roller twice a week, along with a 2-month course of vitamin supplements. The treatment has significantly improved their hair loss, boosting their confidence.

The user began using topical minoxidil in 2020 without regrowth, then added 0.5mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil/finasteride most days, and weekly micro needling since December 2022. They also use peppermint-infused jojoba oil for hair health and have noticed less gray hair.

A 22-year-old male switched from finasteride to dutasteride 90 days ago, noticing decreased shedding initially but recently experiencing increased shedding of healthy, thick hair. He uses minoxidil with tretinoin and washes his hair daily, hoping the shedding will stabilize in a month or two.

A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride for a year to combat hair loss but sees no improvement and continues to lose over 100 hairs daily. Despite trying various treatments and consulting dermatologists, he feels hopeless and considers stopping the medications.

The user has been using dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for a year to stabilize hair loss and is considering a hair transplant. They are taking 5mg of oral minoxidil daily and are unsure of its effectiveness but have noticed more hair than a year ago.

The user has been using finasteride for 7 months, switched to dutasteride for 4 months, and has been applying topical minoxidil once daily for 11 months, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth and improved hair health. The user experienced some shedding after switching to dutasteride but reports no side effects and improved skin condition.

The user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years, along with microneedling and jojoba with rosemary oil, and is considering a hair transplant due to limited regrowth. They are hesitant to use minoxidil daily and are exploring other options like a combined finasteride and minoxidil pill.

A 26-year-old has been using finasteride for over two years, initially at 1.25mg daily and later at 5mg weekly, resulting in stable hair condition with some regrowth and minimal side effects. The user reports high libido and a protein and vegetable-heavy diet, with initial watery semen as the only side effect.

A user shared their 4-year experience with oral finasteride and 2-year experience with oral minoxidil for hair regrowth, noting minor side effects like weaker erections and increased hair growth elsewhere. They reported significant regrowth primarily from finasteride and maintained a consistent dosage of 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily.

The user has been using a combination of 0.3% topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling once a week for two months with positive results and no side effects. They apply the treatment daily using a spray and have short hair, which makes application easier.

A 22-year-old male has been using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) daily for 3.5 months, along with vitamin D, fish oil, iron, and biotin, and reports significant hair growth without side effects. The user plans to continue the treatment and is considering cutting hair to assess progress more accurately.

OP is using 0.5mg dutasteride, 5mg biotin, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, and dermarolling 1-2 times a week for hair loss. OP reports no side effects and is happy with the progress after 5 months.

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.

A user shared a 5-month progress on finasteride and 6-month progress on minoxidil, showing significant hair regrowth. They use finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral once weekly, and derma stamping once weekly.

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, AdamC11, has been using finasteride (0.5mg daily) and topical minoxidil for 2.5 years and has seen good progression and maintenance with no negative effects. They plan to continue with their current treatments as long as their hair holds, and will consider more potent treatments if they start losing ground.

Progress (in a good way). How often did you take biotin? KarensAnon: I took biotin once daily. KarensAnon has made 3-month progress with the use of Minoxidil foam, 0.5mm micro-needling weekly, and biotin to combat hair loss which had started at age 19. They plan to further their treatment by adding finasteride soon.

. This user has been using Kirkland Minoxidil foam and 1 mg finasteride for 8 months, as well as a diet change, regular exercise, and daily biotin and Animal Pak supplements to treat their hair loss. So far they have not experienced any side effects from the finasteride.

In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

Topical Dutasteride is more effective than topical Finasteride for treating AGA in men, with fewer side effects. Mesotherapy with Dutasteride, administered every 3 months, shows promising results for hair regrowth and maintenance without daily routines or significant side effects.

A clean diet, including cutting sugar, gluten, and dairy, improved hair health and reduced shedding for a user on oral minoxidil and finasteride, but reverting to an old diet worsened hair condition. While diet impacts hair health, genetic factors and treatments like topical ketoconazole and hydrocortisone are also important for managing hair loss.

This conversation discusses the topical application of Minoxidil, with various users providing advice on how to accurately measure a dose and keep it from melting too quickly. Others have shared their experiences using oral finasteride for hair loss treatments.

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.

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride involves gradually increasing dutasteride while decreasing finasteride. Studies show dutasteride 0.5 mg daily can improve hair density in men unresponsive to finasteride.

A user shared their positive experience with a clinical trial for a new oral medication, VDPHL01, which is a reformulated version of oral minoxidil taken at a high dose of 17mg daily, showing significant hair regrowth after six months. The user noted that this formulation is believed to be more effective and time-released, with fewer side effects compared to regular oral minoxidil.

A user traveled to Turkey to buy 72 packages of Dutasteride for a year-long supply and successfully brought them back home. They plan to use 2.5mg of Dutasteride daily along with RU58841 for hair loss.

A 20-year-old has been using finasteride for 2 years and switched from 5% to 10% minoxidil, causing issues. The doctor now prescribes 5% minoxidil twice daily, dutasteride on alternate days, and 3 PRP sessions for hair regrowth.

The user has been using Hims finasteride and minoxidil spray, nizoral shampoo twice a week, and a daily biotin gummy for 90 days to treat hair loss. The user and others discuss the cost, dosage, and effectiveness of the treatment, with some suggesting cutting hair short for better results.