5 months 0.5 mg dutasteride, 0.5mg minoxidil Is this regrowth? 3/6/2026
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 months of using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg minoxidil daily. They reported no major side effects except for reduced libido.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 35 yo. 5 months progress. Daily 5mg Oral Dutasteride + 2.5 mg Oral Minoxidil + 5mg Oral Biotin
A 35-year-old experienced slow but noticeable hair density improvement over 5 months using 0.5 mg oral dutasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, and 5 mg oral biotin daily. Initial shedding and acne were side effects, but overall satisfaction was reported.
community Results after 1.5 year on DUT (progress pictures)
The user shared impressive hair regrowth results after 1.5 years using dutasteride (DUT) and oral minoxidil. They switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil due to lack of results and experienced no side effects.
community On Dutasteride 0.5mg ED for almost 2 years. Increasingly shedding hair for more than 5 months.
The user experienced increased hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, despite lifestyle improvements and additional treatments like oral minoxidil and PRP. They are concerned about persistent shedding, changes in hormone levels, and potential chronic telogen effluvium, and are considering a scalp biopsy for further investigation.
community 6.5 months 0.5-1.5mg d/Dut and 5-10mg OM. Have I regressed?
The user has been using various hair loss treatments, including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermarolling, but feels they may have lost hair and is considering a hair transplant. They are advised to stick to one treatment for 6-12 months to see results, as frequent changes may hinder progress.
community Finally started with 0.5 mg Dutasteride
The conversation is about using 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily for hair regrowth, with some users also taking oral Minoxidil and topical treatments. The original poster switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride, seeking better results for hair regrowth.
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