24M - 14 months of treatment (diffuse thinning)
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    From the encyclopedia
    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
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg daily 14 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg daily 14 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with significant regrowth results.

    Other terms

    A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 14 months of treatment with 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil, with no side effects reported. He plans to consider a hair transplant for his hairline, as the treatment did not improve that area.
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