Better density or just longer hair?
    9/15/2026

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    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) one pill Avodart every other day
    Minoxidil 2.5mg
    the tone is 😐 neutral with good progress so far results.

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    The conversation discusses using dutasteride every other day for hair loss, with suggestions to increase the dose and add minoxidil for better results. Users recommend more frequent dosing to prevent further hair loss and achieve regrowth.
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      community Current update on hair loss with pictures in this order: Old to new

       11 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced hair loss starting in 2020-21, with significant thinning by 2024. They used finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, seeing regrowth initially but faced setbacks due to medication interruptions and other factors, leading to thinning again.

      community Anyone having little results with dutasteride and oral minoxidil

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride and oral minoxidil are not yielding noticeable results for some users, with some considering alternatives like microneedling or hair transplants. Others report slowed hair loss but no regrowth, and some experience side effects or minimal improvement, leading to frustration and consideration of different treatments.

      community 2 years of dut, 1 year of loss 24m

       515 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth with dutasteride but later lost progress despite using minoxidil foam and dermastamping. Suggestions included reducing dermastamping frequency, conducting blood tests, and considering oral minoxidil or different brands of dutasteride.

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