6 months Minodixil 5mg/Dutasteride 0.5mg
    1/25/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg 1x daily 6 months
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg 1x daily 6 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical)
    the tone is 😀 positive with some progress results.

    Other terms

    A 25-year-old uses oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and a shampoo with minoxidil and ketoconazole for hair loss, experiencing progress and increased body hair. Users discuss the effectiveness of these treatments, with some suggesting that dutasteride is primarily responsible for hair thickening.
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      A 43-year-old man has been using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for 5.5 months, seeing improvement in hair density and hairline but still struggling with temple regrowth. He is considering adding microneedling to his routine and is advised to use a depth of 0.5 to 0.75 mm every 10 to 14 days for better results.

      community Can I put oral dutasteride into my minoxidil?

       5 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 46-year-old male is considering adding topical dutasteride to his hair loss regimen, which includes oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, miconazole nitrate, pumpkin seed oil, microneedling, DHT oil blocker, lipogaine, and ketoconazole shampoo. He plans to start with a 0.025% concentration in lipogaine once a week to monitor for side effects.

      community Both oral and topical minoxidil. Any other experiences?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is using oral and topical minoxidil, along with dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, fish oil, pumpkin seed oil, B complex, and other treatments, seeking better hair regrowth results. They are frustrated with the lack of substantial regrowth despite an aggressive routine and are asking for advice on using both forms of minoxidil.

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