1 year vs 2 years on 1mg Finasteride [29M] Progress Pictures 1/17/2026
The user has been on 1mg finasteride daily for two years, experiencing initial shedding and some hairline recession, with limited regrowth. Suggestions include using oral minoxidil, switching to dutasteride, or considering a hair transplant for better results.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Please can someone explain all the Dutasteride horror stories on here
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The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.
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The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, after initially using finasteride and a lower dose of Minoxidil. They are considering dermarolling or derma stamping to improve results further before opting for a hair transplant.
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The user is considering switching from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride for better hair regrowth results, as they are experiencing thinning and shedding despite current treatments. They have also tried microneedling, Clobetasol, and salicylic acid to manage scalp issues and inflammation.
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