3.5month update. Hairline progress
    Progress Pictures 8/1/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    Dutasteride →

    5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg 3.5 months
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg 3.5 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with good results.

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    The user shared a 3.5-month hairline progress update using oral Minoxidil 5mg and Dutasteride 0.5mg, reporting good results with minor side effects. The user experienced no significant side effects from Minoxidil and only slight libido changes from Dutasteride.
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      community i got more results 1 month 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride then i did 6 months on finasteride and topical minoxidil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  49 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reported better hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride than with finasteride and topical minoxidil, calling topical minoxidil a scam. Replies varied, with some defending topical minoxidil, questioning the user's application method, and suggesting that previous treatments might be contributing to the observed results.

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       515 upvotes 7 months ago
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       261 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user reported significant improvement in hair thickness and color in the crown area after 3 months on Dutasteride 2.5 mg and oral Minoxidil 5 mg, with temporary side effects that resolved. They switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride due to lack of results with the former.

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      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, starting treatments with topical minoxidil and finasteride at 17, and later adding oral versions and dutasteride by age 20, but still experiencing hair loss. Others suggested that the treatments have likely slowed the progression, and some recommended considering a hair transplant or adjusting medication, while expressing concerns about the potential side effects of starting such treatments at a young age.

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