A user asked about the difference between two brands of Dutasteride on Oxford Online Pharmacy. Replies indicated no difference besides the brand name, and one user found Dutasteride more effective than Finasteride.
The user has been using topical minoxidil with other ingredients and oral finasteride, but its effectiveness has decreased. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil after experiencing side effects with dutasteride.
Efforts to find a Canadian dermatologist in the US to prescribe H&W's topical finasteride for hair loss. The user is willing to fund a crowd-share effort to identify prospects.
The person experienced worsening hair loss despite using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. They are considering increasing dutasteride dosage, trying microneedling, RU58841, and oral minoxidil, and are advised to consult a trichologist.
A 28-year-old male stopped hair loss and thickened his hair using oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil after topical treatments failed. He experienced no side effects and recommends these oral treatments for others struggling with hair loss.
A 35-year-old shared a 7-day update on their hair transplant, which involved 3,153 grafts performed by Dr. Elif at HLC Ankara, costing 10,000 euros including accommodations. The user has been on finasteride for over 12 years and opted for a partial shave FUE to address hairline recession and temple peaks.
Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.
The user experienced severe side effects when using topical Dutasteride and RU58841 together and is considering using them at different times of the day. They are seeking advice on whether this approach might reduce side effects.
A 19-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and recession above the temples, causing stress and consideration of starting finasteride despite financial constraints. They are unsure whether to begin treatment immediately or wait to assess the situation further.