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      community 2.5 months update (Oral Minoxidil & Dutasteride)

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reported significant hair regrowth after 2.5 months using 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil daily and 0.5 mg Dutasteride three times a week, along with betamethasone for scalp inflammation. They experienced minor side effects and are considering microneedling.

      community Second shed and more abnormalities

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.

      community a topical that combines MIN, FIN and DUT

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discusses a topical treatment combining Minoxidil, Betamethasone Valerate, Canrenone, Finasteride, and Dutasteride for hair loss. The treatment is RX-only and provided by a dermatologist.

      community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.

      community Yeah, it’s working 👍🏻 Nov 2023 to March 2024

      in Progress Pictures  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      Animajax, who started off completely bald, has seen hair regrowth using finasteride 1.25mg, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, occasional topical minoxidil, dermastamping, benzoyl peroxide, and tretinoin. They recently added nizoral and plan to switch to a topical solution combining minoxidil and dutasteride.

      community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      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.

      community [21M] seb derm + probably mbp.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  416 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Oral 1mg Finesteride 2mg Minoxidil

      in Chat  363 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2mg minoxidil daily, along with Nizoral shampoo and rosemary oil. They are curious about further improving hair density and whether increasing the minoxidil dose would help.

      community Oral minoxidil has been kind to me on scalp only

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced side effects from oral minoxidil and is considering switching to topical minoxidil and a roller. They are taking a reduced dosage of 0.625 mg daily and have seen hair growth within a month.

      community The Oral minoxidil eyelashes are insane

      in Minoxidil  361 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Oral minoxidil significantly enhances eyelash growth, with some users experiencing increased body hair. Finasteride is used alongside to manage hair thinning, with mixed results on body hair growth.

      community Confused on oral vs topical DHT Blockers

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral DHT blockers like finasteride are preferred for their ease of use, effectiveness, and long-term safety data, while topical treatments like RU58841 lack extensive safety data and can be more cumbersome to apply. Oral treatments are generally considered more effective and convenient despite potential side effects.

      community Oral daily 1 mg dutasteride with Minoxidil topical solution

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral dutasteride and topical Minoxidil are used to treat hair loss, with the goal of suppressing DHT and improving hair density. The effectiveness depends on genetics and the duration of baldness, and lifelong treatment may be necessary to maintain results.

      community Oral fin -> topical, shedding like hell

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from oral finasteride, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, and switched to topical finasteride, which led to significant hair shedding. They are considering other treatments like RU58841 or topical dutasteride and are advised to check testosterone levels and address potential underlying health issues.

      community Oral DUT 0.5/ Oral MIN 5mg daily + occ MN

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced hair recovery using oral dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 5 mg daily, considering increasing dutasteride dosage but concerned about cost and effectiveness. They noted progress and discussed alternatives like hair transplants and other medications.

      community Oral Minoxidil only users (no fin-dut)

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral Minoxidil users discuss their experiences with hair regrowth, noting that results may be temporary without a DHT blocker. Some users report significant regrowth after several months but express concerns about needing additional treatments.

      community Important detail for Oral Minoxidil users

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 2 months ago
      Oral minoxidil users should monitor heart health with periodic echocardiograms and cardiologist visits due to potential side effects. While some experience serious side effects, they are rare, and the benefits for hair growth often outweigh the risks.

      community Oral minoxidil in EU (hair is law)

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about finding a reliable source for oral minoxidil in the EU, as the original supplier is out of stock. The user is currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment.