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    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 4 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) foam once daily
    the tone is 😀 positive with complete stop of hair loss results.

    Other terms

    Dutasteride has effectively stopped hair loss for some users, while others continue to experience shedding despite using dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil. Some users report side effects like erectile dysfunction when switching from finasteride to dutasteride.
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      The user is experiencing erectile dysfunction and decreased sperm quality from using Dutasteride for hair loss and is considering stopping it to improve fertility. They are exploring other treatments like Viviscal Men, Minoxidil, Revlan Red System, Fluridil, Nizoral, Stemoxydine, and Eucapil.

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      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral and topical finasteride, minoxidil, and Nutrafol, experiencing side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced libido. They are considering adjusting their treatment plan and exploring other options like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, or a hair system.

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