1 year fin, 5 year min progress
    4/8/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 1x daily 5 years
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1.25mg 1x daily 1 year
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 1x weekly
    💧 Head & Shoulders (topical) most days
    💧 Stiproxal (topical) 2x weekly
    the tone is 😀 positive with significant hair improvement results.

    Other terms

    A 23-year-old male saw significant hair improvement after using topical minoxidil for five years and oral finasteride for one year. He is considering adding dutasteride weekly and continues using Head & Shoulders and Stiproxal for dandruff control.
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