10 months on dutasteride. Maintaining or still losing? Is this regrowth? 7/29/2026
The user has been using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily since September 2025, topical minoxidil, and recently added 1.25 mg oral minoxidil. Despite these treatments, users suggest there is continued hair loss, possibly due to shedding from oral minoxidil, and recommend consistent hair length for accurate comparison.
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