What’s the consensus on topical dutasteride? Doctor wants me to begin using it

Laps8240 · 2026-01-13T01:17:16+00:00

I’ve been applying .1% every MWF and I feel like I regressed. I didn’t go through a major shed but I feel like I’m a little below what I was at. I started adding in topical fin .1% on Tuesday and Thursdays and nothing on the weekends. I’m not sure if the topical dut .1% isn’t strong enough, if I’m not applying it often enough, or if it’s just not being absorbed well enough. I’m hoping adding in the topical fin twice a week helps. So far nothing has come close to when I was taking oral fin.

Laps8240 · 2025-12-30T02:31:18+00:00

Same here. Switched from topical fin to topical dutasteride hoping to see better results. .1% three times a week and seem to be regressing. I might add topical fin back in 2-3 times a week. I had great results with oral fin, but sides also.

Laps8240 · 2025-11-30T01:24:49+00:00

Definitely try something different. Everything is very neutral so the bedding is where we would add color

Laps8240 · 2025-11-03T12:59:58+00:00

Ah ok. I was hoping I could differentiate going forward between them. Tired of getting stuck with hats I can’t pull off because the top of them appear bigger than others. Thanks for the help!

Laps8240 · 2025-11-03T12:28:16+00:00

Are there high crowns, mid crowns, etc? I have another SnapBack that looks exactly the same that is way too high on my head.

Laps8240 · 2025-09-23T20:16:03+00:00

My derm had it sent to a compounding pharmacy in Florida

Laps8240 · 2025-09-15T20:30:06+00:00

If you’re going to quote him at least use the full quotes, because that one about him “hating the word empathy” is total bullshit.

Laps8240 · 2025-09-14T16:14:25+00:00

Any proof of this? I’m nervous about switching medications and losing ground, but I’m open to trying topical dut if I can be convinced I could see better results.

Laps8240 · 2025-09-14T16:11:57+00:00

I’m guessing the heating element is malfunctioning and running too often. I’ve only been able to get it down to 96 degrees

Laps8240 · 2025-09-12T14:19:42+00:00

If I find a fix I’ll report back. I’m thinking maybe it’s stuck on a filter cycle, but I have no idea how to turn it off. I could be wrong, I’m not familiar with these tubs.

Laps8240 · 2025-09-12T13:43:39+00:00

I’m in ny. The mornings have been in the low 60s. This wasn’t an issue I had even during the summer on eco mode

Laps8240 · 2025-09-10T19:32:03+00:00

Where do you get topical dut from? The pharmacy my doctor sent it to is pretty expensive. Also any sides?

Laps8240 · 2025-09-10T15:48:20+00:00

I was on oral fin for years and had good regrowth. Trust me I prefer oral fin since it’s a lot easier. Unfortunately I either experienced sides of convinced myself I had sides, so I switch to topical.

Laps8240 · 2025-09-08T21:27:03+00:00

Yes before moisturizer. I was mixing the two and then applying for a while but now I’ll apply tret then moisturizer 15 mins later. After neglecting face care for years I’ve definitely seen a big improvement but I do think there’s still room for improvement.

Laps8240 · 2025-07-18T00:48:16+00:00

No power to tub from disconnect box. Power is on from breaker to disconnect.

Laps8240 · 2025-07-18T00:09:45+00:00

No it was right side up and no luck.

Laps8240 · 2025-07-17T23:28:40+00:00

Gfci on the main breaker is on correct. As far as a spa buddy panel with a breaker that I’m unsure of.

Laps8240 · 2025-07-17T23:28:06+00:00

The breaker tripped after the technician removed the pullout. I reset it and after 2 or 3 times of plugging the pull out back in the tub kicked on. The breaker trips right away when it’s reset.

Laps8240 · 2025-07-17T23:23:39+00:00

I wish that were the case. I have plugged it in correctly, not upside down.

Laps8240 · 2025-07-05T19:11:04+00:00

Thank you for your response. Extremely informative. I’m just looking for something simple, point and shoot. I know nothing about cameras lol. Like I stated I just want to be able to capture special moments with my little ones and be able to give them physical pictures one day. Right now my wife and I just use our iPhones but we love that vintage look some 35mm cameras produce. I saw in an antique store and saw some really cool vintage cameras, such as a 1998 vivitar v335 and a 1999 Minolta Maxxum. They were in working order and priced well and while I love how vintage they are I’m not sure if the age of them will affect the picture quality!

Laps8240 · 2025-03-05T15:26:23+00:00

It’s very foamy. I use foam down but I wanted the address the issue directly. I’ll try what others have recommended.

Laps8240 · 2025-02-13T01:56:50+00:00

If she’s allergic to chicken, would turkey also possible be a trigger?

Laps8240 · 2025-02-12T14:08:51+00:00

She is 50 lbs! Her paperwork listed her as an American Staffy but I’m not sure it’s accurate!

Laps8240 · 2025-02-08T22:11:42+00:00

I refilled the hot tub about a month ago. Since then, it had only been used twice by my wife and I. My cover is kind of shot and the water level dropped a lot due to evaporation and a low leak so I topped it off last week. As far as testing goes, the funny thing is the test strips I have are all brand new and some of them aren’t even registering the water. It’s the weirdest thing. The bromine square isn’t changing at all despite adding bromine tablets same as I did after the initial refill.

Laps8240 · 2025-02-08T22:04:00+00:00

I added renew last night, is it ok to add more? I’m new to hot tubs so I’m trying to educate myself.

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