9 month update (0.5 dut/2.5 oral min)
    Progress Pictures 4/16/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg daily 9 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg daily 9 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral) first few months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) first few months
    the tone is 😀 positive with improved hair quality and faster growth results.

    Other terms

    The user reported improved hair quality and faster growth after switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, despite experiencing significant shedding. They take separate pills daily and are optimistic about future progress.
    View this post in the Community →
    No results