A 24-year-old shared three months of progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for hair loss. The post includes progress pictures and discusses the effectiveness of these treatments.
Some users experience worsening hair loss with dutasteride and improvement after switching back to finasteride, while others find better results with dutasteride. The effectiveness of treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 varies, requiring individuals to try different combinations or dosages to find what works best.
The conversation is about the preference for using a derma stamp over a derma roller for hair loss treatment, with users discussing its efficiency, needle material, replacement frequency, and personal experiences. Specific treatments mentioned include microneedling with a derma stamp.
TDM-105795 showed better efficacy and safety in trials for hair loss, with a higher hair count improvement compared to GT20029 and HMI 115, but it's not as widely discussed. The user is questioning why this is the case.
Taking finasteride alone did not stop hair loss, but adding vitamin D3 and iron supplements improved hair coverage and quality. It's important to check and address deficiencies, but caution is advised with iron supplementation without medical guidance.
Taking dutasteride with a meal containing fat may improve absorption, but consistency in routine is more important than timing. Minor variations in absorption won't significantly affect efficacy due to dutasteride's long half-life.
The conversation discusses hair loss where only short, thin hairs are being shed after 16 weeks of using dutasteride, with no visible regrowth. One response suggests that shedding short hairs is a positive sign, indicating that the hair follicles are still active and responding to treatment.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and dutasteride but is experiencing significant hair shedding, including smaller hairs. They are concerned if this shedding indicates the treatment is working.
The user reported significant hair regrowth progress using oral minoxidil 3mg and dutasteride daily since November. Others shared mixed experiences with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, with some seeing no progress or continued hair loss.
The user experienced high estradiol levels after using topical finasteride at 0.1 mg/day, which normalized after discontinuation. They are questioning if this low dosage could significantly impact hormone levels.