4 years of finasteride and 3 months of dutasteride
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/15/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride β†’

    Prescription tablet (1 mg) that slowed hair loss versus placebo in two-year trials. Labels warn of sexual side effects that have continued after stopping, and of depression and suicidal thoughts; not for use in pregnancy.

    Dutasteride β†’

    A stronger DHT blocker than finasteride, approved for hair loss only in South Korea and Japan and off-label elsewhere, with the same class of side effects and a much longer washout.

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 5mg 1x daily 4 years
    πŸ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg 2x weekly 3 months
    the tone is πŸ˜€ positive with maintaining hair results.

    Other terms

    A 23-year-old has been using finasteride 5mg daily since age 19 and added dutasteride 0.5mg twice a week to prevent hairline recession. They report no side effects and credit early treatment for maintaining their hair.
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      in Satire  1804 upvotes 1 year ago
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      in Progress Pictures  250 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 30-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after five months of using topical minoxidil (5% foam) and oral dutasteride (0.5 mg daily). The user reported no side effects and was grateful for the progress, despite the rapid gains slowing down.

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