2 years finasteride about 6 months of dutasteride
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    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily 2 years
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg 1x daily 6 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg 1x daily
    the tone is mixed with mixed results.

    Other terms

    The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to a prostate condition and noticed mixed results, with some improvement in the middle hairline but worsening at the temples, while also using minoxidil. Other users shared similar experiences with shedding and emphasized the need for patience, as dutasteride can take several months to show full effects.
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