Dut for 8 months, getting crushed honestly
    Update 3/8/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Vitamin D →

    vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg 8 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg
    💊 Vitamin D (oral)
    the tone is 😞 negative with no improvement results.

    Other terms

    The user has been using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and vitamin D for 8 months with no improvement in hair loss. They are considering trying RU58841 or a hair transplant due to the ineffectiveness of current treatments.
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      The user has used oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil for two years without regrowth, despite trying Finasteride and supplements. They consider increasing Minoxidil, adding microneedling, and switching medications, while others suggest RU58841, a hair transplant, or checking for other hair loss causes.

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