Dutasteride 0.5mg 6 months +oral minoxidil 2.5mg Is this regrowth? 7/28/2026
Dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg improved hair density but not receded temples. No side effects were reported, and the user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects.
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