Crazy in just 5 months into taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride I now have 0 bald spots Progress Pictures 1/6/2026
OP experienced significant hair regrowth with oral minoxidil and dutasteride, eliminating bald spots in 5 months. Continuous use is necessary for maintaining results.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity I’m someone who was supposed to be prematurely bald. My hair loss started at 15, I started finasteride at 17, switched to dutasteride at 18, now at 19 this is my situation, thoughts? I know my life wouldn’t be that different if I was bald, I just feel more confident with hair..
A user's journey with hair loss, starting with finasteride at age 17 and switching to dutasteride at 18. The post provides insight on how minoxidil helped initially but quitting it caused some regrowth that was regained when switching to dutasteride. There is also discussion about starting finasteride as young as 17 years old for those who may be worried about potential physical development issues.
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Minoxidil foam and oral finasteride resulted in significant hair regrowth, especially on the hairline, with no side effects from finasteride. The user applied Rogaine 5% for minoxidil.
community for anyone who is on the fence about oral minoxidil should read this NYT article it might help. it's an old one but people might need a refresher. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/health/minoxidil-hair-loss-pills.html
Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical for hair regrowth but may cause unwanted body hair growth and cardiovascular side effects. Some users experience positive results, while others discontinue use due to side effects like chest pain.
community Almost 90 days. The hair gods taketh and now giveth.
User "mynameisbogus" shares hair regrowth progress after 90 days using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and Keto shampoo. Others in the conversation praise the impressive results and discuss their own experiences with hair loss treatments.
community [AMA] 5-Month Progress Report: Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil Results.
Naepo's 5-month progress report detailing their journey of treating male pattern baldness with dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which has already resulted in an encouraging improvement in hair density. Others have responded with appreciation for the thorough report and asked further questions about Naepo's educational background.
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