25M - 1.6 years on treatment (diffuse thinning)
    Progress Pictures 1/22/2026

    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 1.6 years
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg daily 1.6 years
    the tone is 😀 positive with significant hair regrowth except for the hairline results.

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    A 25-year-old male has been using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil for 1.6 years to treat diffuse thinning, with significant hair regrowth except for the hairline. He plans to get a hair transplant for further improvement and reports no side effects from the treatment.
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