5 year Fin + topical Min progress, switch to Duta+Oral Min January 1st 2026. Progress Pictures 12/30/2025
The user shared their 5-year progress using finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair growth, noting initial success but recent thinning and side effects. They plan to switch to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, addressing low iron levels and monitoring potential side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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.
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 This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hair loss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and body hair, but note that this may be daunting to women.
This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hair loss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and body hair, but note that this may be daunting to women.
community The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.
community A user plans to switch from finasteride to dutasteride for better hair loss treatment, citing dutasteride's higher DHT suppression. Others share mixed experiences, discussing transition methods, shedding, and potential side effects.
A user plans to switch from finasteride to dutasteride for better hair loss treatment, citing dutasteride's higher DHT suppression. Others share mixed experiences, discussing transition methods, shedding, and potential side effects.
community The potential effects of dutasteride on hair loss, with some users reporting it improved their hairline while others experienced worsened hair loss or shedding. Other treatments discussed include minoxidil and finasteride, as well as RU58841.
The potential effects of dutasteride on hair loss, with some users reporting it improved their hairline while others experienced worsened hair loss or shedding. Other treatments discussed include minoxidil and finasteride, as well as RU58841.
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