6 Month Progress. Dutasteride Saved My Hair.
    Progress Pictures 12/9/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride β†’

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 0.5 mg daily 6 months
    πŸ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 2.5 mg daily 6 months
    the tone is πŸ˜€ positive with significant hair regrowth results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced significant hair regrowth and acne reduction after six months of using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily. Despite initial shedding, the user's hair became thicker and darker, with no side effects other than improved skin.
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      community Been on Oral Minoxidil for 50 days. It definitely works!

       9 upvotes 9 years ago
      Oral Minoxidil (Loniten) effectively promotes hair regrowth, especially on the crown and temples, with minimal side effects like extra body hair. The user found it more convenient and effective than topical Minoxidil and had negative experiences with Finasteride and Dutasteride.

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      A 19-year-old using topical minoxidil and dutasteride reports significant hair growth and shedding. Minoxidil caused new facial hair growth, and the user hopes for thicker hair regrowth.

      community This shedding phase is brutal man…

       590 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing a difficult shedding phase after starting a hair loss treatment with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Despite the shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and plan to continue the treatment, encouraged by others' positive results.

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