Finasteride doesn't work, but dutasteride is effective despite side effects. The discussion focuses on the effectiveness of dutasteride mesotherapy for hair loss.
The conversation discusses using latanoprost for hair loss treatment. Participants also mention Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as other treatments.
OP has been using oral minoxidil (5mg) and oral dutasteride (0.5mg) but sees little progress and is unsure if they should continue. Other users suggest being consistent, giving it more time, and addressing scalp inflammation.
A user experienced sexual side effects, including reduced semen production and numbness, after switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss. They decided to stop dutasteride to prioritize their sexual health and may return to finasteride if issues resolve.
Oral minoxidil is claimed to be more effective and easier to use than topical minoxidil, with a 100% response rate, but it may cause unwanted body hair growth and has potential heart-related side effects. Topical minoxidil is less effective for many due to enzyme limitations, can cause scalp issues, and is more challenging to apply, but it avoids systemic side effects.
A user shared their 8-month progress using dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 2.5 mg for hair loss, expressing disappointment with the results and considering increasing the dosage. Other users advised patience, suggesting that improvements can continue over time, and recommended consulting a dermatologist before making changes.
The user is considering switching between topical minoxidil (10%) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) to manage hair shedding around the temples, while also using a dermaroller and biotin. They are concerned about the potential side effects of oral minoxidil, such as hypertrichosis, and the impact on hair shedding if they stop using it.
The conversation discusses using microneedling with growth factor serum, PRF injections, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical exosomes to treat hair loss, particularly on the crown. OP plans to microneedle twice a month and seeks feedback on Korean growth factor serums.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and oral dutasteride since October of last year and has seen significant hair regrowth progress. They started noticing improvements in the second month and are encouraged to continue the treatment despite initial shedding.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over seven months using a combination of oral dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, vitamin D, biotin, zinc, and iron. They plan to continue treatments to prepare for a potential hair transplant.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth treatments, specifically using a combination of oral and topical minoxidil, oral and topical dutasteride, and PRP. There is skepticism about the authenticity of the results, with some users questioning the changes in hair and skin appearance.
The user has been using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and 0.5 mg dutasteride after 14 months on finasteride with no significant regrowth observed. They are considering increasing the dutasteride dosage and adding topical minoxidil with tretinoin to potentially improve hair growth.
A user who initially had positive results with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss, but experienced side effects like fog and depression. After stopping and losing progress, they restarted with topical treatments and microneedling, reporting good results and no side effects.
The user experienced hair regrowth using 1 mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil for 4 months, then switched to 0.5 mg dutasteride, 1.5 mg minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo for 8 months. They noticed significant improvement after switching to dutasteride.
The user is currently using Minoxidil foam and Dutasteride daily but still experiencing severe hair loss. They are considering adding topical Finasteride, Fluridil, Microneedling, and Tretinoin to their treatment despite the high cost and are seeking suggestions.
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.
Microneedling combined with 5% Minoxidil and finasteride significantly improves hair growth compared to using Minoxidil or Minoxidil with finasteride alone. The combination treatment is safe and effective, but further research is needed due to small sample size and short study duration.
The user reported slight improvement in hairline using 1% Clascoterone cream over three months but found it too costly to continue. They expressed interest in trying a 5% concentration if it becomes available at a reasonable price.
A user trying various treatments for hair loss, such as minoxidil, stemoyxidine, alfatradiol, and microneedling, with plans to add tretinoine and finasteride.
The user stopped finasteride while trying to conceive and switched to oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil foam, tretinoin, and microneedling. They are considering dutasteride mesotherapy but are unsure of its safety during conception.
The conversation discusses the user's experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss and a possible increase in facial wrinkles, leading to a plan to ask for a tretinoin prescription. Specific treatments mentioned are oral minoxidil and the intention to use tretinoin.
Baricitinib, approved for alopecia areata, might be considered for treating receding hairlines. The discussion is about the possibility of an over-the-counter topical version for androgenic alopecia.
A 27-year-old male with Norwood grade 5 hair loss is using dutasteride and a hair serum with Redensyl, Anagain, Procapil, and Capilia Longa, but is hesitant to use oral minoxidil due to past allergic reactions to topical minoxidil. He plans to try dutasteride alone for 3 months before considering adding oral minoxidil.
A user's progress using minoxidil and dutasteride mesotherapy to treat hair loss, with advice from other users on whether or not to continue the treatment. Suggestions included trying oral treatments such as finasteride and RU58841, and considering a hair transplant for more significant results.
The conversation discusses a user's plan to inject NAD+ and GHK-Cu into their scalp to improve hair health, with concerns raised about the risks of infection and necrosis. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and scalp massages are suggested.
A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.
The conversation is about the effectiveness and production of GT20029, a drug being developed as a topical androgen receptor degrader for hair loss, and whether it can fully degrade androgen receptors or only partially. It also discusses the drug's potential unique working mechanism and synthesis by a company called Anagen.
The user has been using oral minoxidil (5mg), finasteride (1mg), and biotin for 4 months with minimal progress in hair regrowth. Other users suggest patience, considering alternative treatments, and note that biotin may not significantly contribute unless there's a deficiency.
Dutasteride may inhibit androgen receptors in addition to reducing DHT, potentially explaining its effectiveness over finasteride for hair loss. Concerns about its impact on muscle growth are debated, with some suggesting no significant effects.
A user is seeking advice on how often to use a minoxidil solution with 0.025% tretinoin, considering using it every other evening instead of regular minoxidil twice a day. They are asking for experiences and opinions on this usage frequency.