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community [Diary] [Day 150?] Dutasteride every day still failing to help

4 upvotes 10 years ago

A 22-year-old is experiencing hair thinning despite using finasteride and dutasteride, and plans to try minoxidil next. The user is frustrated with the lack of results and is considering drastic measures if the situation doesn't improve.

community One year 1mg fin + 2,5 mg oral min

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 6 months ago

The user has been using finasteride 1mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg for a year, experiencing ongoing shedding since starting minoxidil. They are considering dutasteride and seeking advice on blood work for thyroid, Vitamin D, and iron levels.

community Is tazarotene potentially better than tretinoin in combination with topical minoxidil?

in Chat 1 upvotes 8 months ago

Tazarotene may be more effective than tretinoin when combined with topical minoxidil for hair loss due to its selective binding to RAR-beta and gamma, though it can cause irritation. Tazarotene's potency can lead to indirect inflammatory reactions despite potentially causing less irritation than tretinoin.

community 3 months update on 3mg Dutasteride

in Chat 98 upvotes 4 months ago

The user saw no significant changes in hair loss after three months on 3mg Dutasteride, having previously used Finasteride and 0.5mg Dutasteride. They plan to continue the high dose for a year despite concerns about side effects and diminishing returns.

community It’s really starting to work now…5 months on .5mg fin/dut and 2.5min

in Progress Pictures 107 upvotes 5 months ago

The user reported significant hair improvement after 5 months using 0.5mg finasteride/dutasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, with plans to grow out their hair. They switched to dutasteride 3 weeks ago and noticed no shedding, with their hairline blending better into their scalp.

community Bloodwork: what to test for?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 5 years ago

The user has been taking oral Finasteride and topical Essengen 6 Plus for hair loss and is experiencing increased depression. They plan to get bloodwork to check hormone levels and are seeking advice on which tests to include.

community 11 weeks Topical finasteride .025% formulation help

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using a regimen of topical finasteride (.025% concentration), minoxidil, Nutrafol, and vitamin D to address hair loss. They experienced initial side effects but reported improvement over 11 weeks and are considering increasing the dosage.

community 2 Month on Fin/Min - Is this some sort of progress?

in General 36 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for two months and is seeking feedback on progress. Another user confirms there is noticeable progress.

community Melatonin a possible tool to help fight AGA hair loss.

in Research/Science 51 upvotes 5 years ago

Topical melatonin may help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.

community Minox 3mg, Finasteride 1.2mg (6 month perfect adherence)

in Progress Pictures 370 upvotes 2 months ago

Significant hair improvement was achieved using 3mg Minoxidil and 1.2mg Finasteride over six months, with no side effects, leading to reconsideration of a hair transplant. A detailed skincare routine, including tretinoin and SPF, also improved skin appearance.

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