Dutasteride 2.5 mg Progress (3 months) Finasteride/Dutasteride 12/4/2025
The user reported significant improvement in hair thickness and color in the crown area after 3 months on Dutasteride 2.5 mg and oral Minoxidil 5 mg, with temporary side effects that resolved. They switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride due to lack of results with the former.
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