community I think I have DUPA and don’t know what to do :(
User has hair loss, finasteride for 5 years not effective. Considers trying dutasteride, minoxidil, or pyrilutamide.
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330-360 / 1000+ resultscommunity Personal Anecdote: Be careful with oral min, it can have a bad impact on your skin
Oral minoxidil can cause skin issues like redness and bumps. The user saw no hair improvement with oral minoxidil but noticed increased facial hair.
community Shedding whilst on Dut and topical min
A 26-year-old from the UK is experiencing increased hair thinning despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and possibly RU58841, while seeking advice on managing side effects and exploring other options.
community Discussion for long term fin or dut/min
Baby hairs can mature with long-term DHT reduction, and Minoxidil can aid this process. Dutasteride mesotherapy is effective and preferable to oral pills, as it directly targets tissues.
community Duta 2,5mg/day - No Progress - 28M
A 28-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using treatments like oral minoxidil, finasteride, and high-dose dutasteride (2.5 mg). They suspect lichen planus might be contributing to the issue and plan to continue treatment while monitoring progress.
community 28M with Diffuse Thinning and Donor Area Affected, Dutasteride Not Working, Advice on Next Steps?
A 28-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning and miniaturization around the ears and back has tried finasteride, dutasteride, and both topical and oral minoxidil without success. He is seeking advice on identifying the type of hair loss and next steps since current treatments are ineffective.
community Itchy scalp 6 months of oral dutasteride/minoxidil
The user is experiencing an itchy scalp after six months of using dutasteride and minoxidil, suspecting dutasteride as the cause. They are seeking advice on how to alleviate the itch without stopping the treatment.
community Oral minox + dut
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and mesotherapy dutasteride, showing impressive 6-month results. The user wishes these treatments were available in the U.S.
community Microneedling-induced shedding after 5 months?
A user experienced significant hair loss after starting microneedling, despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are advised to consult a doctor as the shedding pattern is unusual and may indicate alopecia areata or other scalp conditions.
community 3 months of oral min and 0,5dut
A 23-year-old experienced reduced hair loss after three months of using oral minoxidil and dutasteride. The user reported no side effects and plans to continue the treatment.
community My Vitamin D (25-0H) levels came <4.20 ng/ml (<20 implies deficiency)and B12 came 184 pg/ml (Should be between 211-911). I have a lot of dandruff. The derm has prescribed me with 60k vitamin d tablet once a week and multivitamins for a month. Vitamin deficiency implies TE no? or is it MPB?
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, and mentions using finasteride. It also suggests getting a biopsy to differentiate between MPB and other conditions.
community 10 months dut 0.5mg and oral min 3mg - what’s my next move?
The conversation is about hair loss treatment progress using dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 3mg. Suggestions include adding topical minoxidil with tretinoin and considering micro needling or micro stamping for further improvement.
community 3 month progress - age 36. Min/fin/dut. Recently added cosmerna.
User reports 3-month progress using daily 1mg finasteride, 0.5ml minoxidil (2x daily), 0.5ml dutasteride, and derma rolling 0.5mm 1-2 times per week. They see increased density on crown and top of head, slight progress in corners and temples, and recently added cosmerna.
community [Nov 2019] The peptide AC 2 isolated from Bacillus-treated Trapa japonica fruit extract rescues DHT (dihydrotestosterone)-treated human dermal papilla cells and mediates mTORC1 signaling for autophagy and apoptosis suppression
A peptide from Japanese water chestnut fruit may help with hair loss by suppressing DHT's effect on hair follicle cell death, potentially serving as a finasteride alternative. The treatment's effectiveness and safety in humans remain uncertain.
community Pelage Recruiting Now for Phase 2
Pelage is recruiting for phase 2 trials, showing promise for treating bald regions. The discussion highlights its potential effectiveness based on its mechanism of action.
community 25yo. 4 months progress of 0.5 Dut, 2.5mg min and 10mg Biotin oral.
A 25-year-old shares 4 months of hair loss progress using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 2.5mg Minoxidil, and 10mg Biotin in one capsule. They experienced significant improvement by month 2, despite a big shed at month 3, with no side effects reported.
community 5 months update: 5mg dut, 5mg biotin, trop min 5% 2x day, dermaroll 1-2x week
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.
community Diagnosed with a mild form of Alopecia
A user experienced rapid hair loss and was prescribed Desonide cream for mild Alopecia. They are seeking feedback on its effectiveness and potential side effects.
community DHT Itch is real. The connection between Acne and Male Pattern Baldness shows this
The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hair loss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.
community On Creatine and Minoxodil for 1 week, quick shedding or progressing MPB
A 24-year-old man is experiencing hair shedding after starting Minoxidil and Creatine, and is concerned about accelerated hair loss. A user suggests that Creatine does not increase DHT levels and recommends considering oral Dutasteride, low-dose oral Minoxidil, and Ciclopirox Shampoo, advising consultation with a doctor.
community 4,5 month progress : Oral Fin, Topical Min, oral Dut
The user shared their 4.5-month progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and oral dutasteride, along with biotin, vitamin D, saw palmetto, and multivitamins. They use a combination of finasteride and dutasteride weekly, with micro-stamping, to address hair loss.
community Dutasteride likely reduces Bone Mineral Density
Dutasteride may reduce bone mineral density, but there's no increased risk of osteoporosis or fractures compared to finasteride. Users suggest resistance training to counter potential bone effects.
community Concerned about my child’s lack of density. Microneedling help?
A user humorously discusses their 10-month-old's hair loss, suggesting treatments like microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Replies include various satirical and exaggerated suggestions, emphasizing the post's satirical nature.
community 28M NW3; 2 Month Update - Dutasteride, 1.5mm Dermaroller, Topical Minoxidil, Biotin Supplements
A 28-year-old man with hair loss is seeing regrowth in his temple area after 2 months of treatment with Dutasteride, a 1.5mm Dermaroller, topical Minoxidil, and Biotin supplements. He also notes an unexpected positive side effect of Dutasteride clearing up his light facial acne.
community My current regimen for MPB
The user is treating hair loss with dermarolling, a laser helmet, scalp massages, and Nizoral. They stopped using minoxidil and finasteride and are considering pumpkin seed oil and sulforaphane.
community Shedding stopped and micro inflammation is gone after adding dut 1.5 mg for 1 month
Dutasteride 1.5 mg stopped shedding and reduced scalp inflammation in one month, unlike finasteride. The user also uses minoxidil but saw no results until adding dutasteride.
community New Breezula Update ( I think)
Breezula's phase 3 enrollment for hair loss treatment is complete, but results have not been published, causing skepticism about its progress. Some users express doubt about its future, suggesting it may be reserved for exclusive use.
community 6 month hairline results (dutasteride and microneedling)
A user's 6 month hairline results from using dutasteride and microneedling, which resulted in successful regrowth of their thinning temples. Other users commented with similar experiences that were also achieved through the use of finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil.
community Do not use oral dutasteride from Strut Health.
The ineffectiveness of Strut Health's dutasteride capsules, which are filled with raw powder instead of liquid and don't contain any buffering agents that would allow for absorption into the bloodstream. It is suggested to use other brands of liquid-filled dutasteride capsules for better results.
community DUT 9 MONTH PROGRESS PICS - Is this a late shed, or am I a non-responder?
The conversation is about a user experiencing hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and increasing their oral minoxidil dose. The user is advised to continue with the current treatment, consider adding topical minoxidil, and consult a dermatologist for potential underlying issues.