23M | Dut 0.5mg daily + Minoxidil/Tret | 136-day progress (pics)
    Progress Pictures 1/13/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Tretinoin →

    the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg daily 136 days
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% once at night 136 days
    💧 Tretinoin (topical) 0.05 once at night 136 days
    💧 Nizoral (topical) every other day 136 days
    the tone is 😀 positive with significant hair regrowth results.

    Other terms

    A 23-year-old male shares his 136-day progress using a hair loss treatment regimen of daily Dutasteride 0.5mg, topical Minoxidil 5% with Tretinoin, and Nizoral every other day, reporting no side effects and significant hair regrowth. He notes high energy and libido, with no shedding, and attributes most progress to Dutasteride.
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