9 months on Dutasteride and 5 months on topical minoxidil
    Progress Pictures 7/15/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg daily 9 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 1x daily 5 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with significant improvement results.

    Other terms

    The user shared progress pictures after 9 months on Dutasteride and 5 months on topical Minoxidil, showing significant improvement. Another user commented positively, suggesting further improvement with time and inquiring about the initial use of finasteride.
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      community Anyone on Dutasteride have reduced scalp oil?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride may reduce scalp oil and itchiness more effectively than finasteride, with some users experiencing drier skin and improved hair thickness. Users report varying results, with some noticing benefits after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, while others use a combination of treatments including minoxidil.

      community Almost 7 months on topical fin/min- not seeing much benefit

       12 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 39-year-old user has been using topical 0.3% finasteride with 6% minoxidil for almost 7 months without seeing significant improvement in hair regrowth. They are considering switching to a gel with higher minoxidil concentration, adding retinoic acid, or trying topical dutasteride, while others suggest returning to 5% minoxidil foam, adding oral finasteride, or exploring microneedling and lifestyle changes.

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