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      community Oral Min is much better than topical

      in Minoxidil  182 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is seen as more effective and convenient than topical minoxidil for hair regrowth, but it may cause heart-related risks. Users often combine it with finasteride or dutasteride, though some prefer topical treatments due to safety concerns.

      community 2 Months on Oral Minox/Dut + 1 Month on 5% Topical Minox and Dermaroller

      in Progress Pictures  105 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil and dutasteride since September 1, 2024, and added 5% topical minoxidil and a dermaroller in October, noticing regrowth, especially with the addition of topical minoxidil. They plan to consider finasteride for further improvement and have experienced some increased body hair growth from the oral minoxidil.
      Should I Switch to Oral Minoxidil While Continuing Dutasteride? Need Advice on Next Steps After Accelerated Shedding

      community Should I Switch to Oral Minoxidil While Continuing Dutasteride? Need Advice on Next Steps After Accelerated Shedding

      in General  172 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is considering switching from a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin to oral minoxidil while continuing oral dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether to make this switch or wait for the shedding to stabilize, and are concerned about potential side effects of oral minoxidil.

      community Dutasteride 1mg or RU58841 8% or topical Dutasteride

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The discussion focuses on hair loss treatments, with suggestions to increase oral Dutasteride to 1 mg or more, as topical Dutasteride is less effective. Other treatments mentioned include RU58841, Minoxidil, and dermastamping, with some users recommending injectable mesotherapy and topical Finasteride.

      community Taking only dutasteride and topical redensyl

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      community Switching oral fin to topical ?

      in Treatment 3 months ago
      A 20-year-old experienced side effects from oral finasteride and is considering switching to topical treatments, including minoxidil and tretinoin. Another user shared their experience of switching to topical finasteride and minoxidil, then to oral dutasteride and minoxidil, noting no side effects with dutasteride.

      community Combining Topical and Oral Finasteride

      in General  82 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering combining 1mg oral finasteride with 0.1% topical finasteride due to reduced effectiveness after 5 years and is also using minoxidil twice daily. They previously tried dutasteride but stopped due to side effects and are hesitant to try RU58841.

      community from fin to dut; from oral to topical minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and from oral to topical minoxidil, noticing better hair regrowth with the new regimen. They experienced no side effects from dutasteride and found topical minoxidil more effective than oral.

      community 4 month topical minoxidil and oral finasteride progress

      in Is this regrowth?  148 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared progress after 4 months using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, reporting noticeable regrowth and no side effects. Other users discussed their experiences and advice on similar treatments, including dutasteride and derma stamping.

      community 1 year on dutasteride and oral minoxidil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair loss treatment, using 0.5 mg of oral dutasteride daily for a year after switching from 1 mg of finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also mentioned the benefits of oral minoxidil over topical application and the use of ketoconazole shampoo.

      community RU + Oral Minox / DUT + Topical Minox

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The individual has been using minoxidil for beard growth for over two years, started oral minoxidil and dutasteride six months ago, and began RU58841 three months ago, which significantly enhanced their results. They are open to answering questions about their hair loss treatment experience.

      community Best addition to oral fin and topical min after stopping RU?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 29-year-old male experienced hair thinning and used topical minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, but stopped RU58841 due to health concerns. He is considering adding topical dutasteride and switching to oral minoxidil to enhance regrowth, while others suggest using ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.

      community Topical Dutasteride Seems to Work

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 7 months ago
      Topical dutasteride, particularly at 0.05%, shows greater hair density improvement than oral finasteride over 24 weeks, though hair thickness gains are similar. Some users report side effects with topical treatments, but others find them effective for maintaining hair without significant systemic absorption.

      community Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hair loss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.

      community Question about switching from oral to topical fin

      in Treatments  99 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user experienced hair loss and side effects from oral finasteride, leading them to consider switching to topical finasteride to reduce side effects while maintaining hair. Another user suggested trying dutasteride under medical supervision, noting individual differences in side effects.

      community My Dutasteride and oral min results

      in Progress Pictures  59 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing improved hair health and growth after 10-12 months of using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil with finasteride. They experienced shedding initially but noticed significant progress recently.