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1 minute ago, HappyMan2021 said:

Is there an issue with simply taking oral Dut? 

Is there a reason is has to be so complicated?

I've been on oral dut for 2-3 years but frontal hairline still receding and can see hairs miniaturising... just wondered whether direct topical minox with fin would give an extra defence and whether people had also done this.

Hello,

Does anyone here have any experience of using oral finasteride/dutasteride and then using a topical minox/finasteride solution as well?

I understand that the topical doesn't really effect DHT levels that dramatically so wondered whether they could in theory be combined for better results?

thanks

Hey guys 

I’m going up from 2.5mg to 5mg oral minox after 2 years on 2.5mg I feel increased thinning again after stabilisation.

what are peoples experiences of going up to 5mg in terms of hair growth? cheers 

On 10/8/2021 at 7:39 PM, Melvin- Moderator said:

 

Thanks for this. What dose of oral minox do you take? 

hi guys,

I've been on oral minox (loniten) for around 2 years now, first 1.25mg then 2.5mg. I think it has definitely slowed progression.

I am just upping my dose to 3.75mg as my derm is happy. Does anyone with experience of oral minoxidil recon I will see a tangible difference with increasing dose? My main area of concern is front hairline. 

thanks

1 minute ago, LonelyGraft said:

Since dutasteride by itself lowers blood dht by about 90% when used daily and finasteride by about 65-70% there’s really no use in taking both at once. I highly doubt they are additive if you take both. Dutasteride has a higher affinity to 5alpha reductase than finasteride and also binds to both type 1 and type 2 5ar whereas finasteride only affects type 1. Do choose which one you want to take and stick to that. Definitely follow up with you prescribing doctor however.

Even if dutasteride taken at 0.5mg whereas finasteride at 1mg?

Is it possible to use dutasteride 0.5 + 1mg finasteride daily? 

would there be any difference in using this vs just dutasteride 0.5mg?

16 hours ago, Curious said:

Are you still using finasteride?

What does the dermatologist think about a 27 year old using blood pressure medication, and it's long term impact on your circulatory system?

I stopped finasteride when switched to dutasteride. May switch back 

9 hours ago, duchaine said:

I'm using 2.5 with no sides.
Researches show great results at 2.5/5 mg.
I'm thinking to rise the daily dose to 3.75 and having some topical minoxidil at night.
If you wish, look at my before and after pics (no hair transplant)

Thanks for this. How long until you saw a difference on minoxidil? 

Where can I find your pics, pleasEe?

Hello

ive been on finasteride and topical minoxidil 10% for 5 years. Has worked wonders and really strengthened my hair. Thought my hairline was stable until...

last summer I went through lots of stress and lost weight. Few months after started seeing hairs on pillow and in shower. This continued until went to dermatologist who prescribed oral minox (loniten 1.25mg daily) and switched to dutasteride.  

hair shedding on pillow stopped but still notice hairs in shower on hands. Hair seems generally thinner than it used to be.

And just noticing front hairline creeping back further. I’m 27 years old btw.

Recently increased oral minoxidil to 2.5mg daily 2 weeks ago. Do people have any advice if worsens? Will oral mind hold hairline? 

am I out of options?

advice appreciated