Hairline Results and Changes on Daily 1mg - 2.5mg DUT? 9/19/2026
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5 / 5 resultscommunity 2 years fin only 1mg/daily + 4 months of gradually introducing Dut 0.5mg/daily
A user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride 1 mg daily for two years and gradually introduced dutasteride 0.5 mg daily over four months. They reported no side effects and plan to switch fully to dutasteride due to its cost-effectiveness and potential effectiveness.
community 1.5 years fin results ( 0.25mg ED)
A user shared their 1.5-year experience using 0.25mg finasteride daily for hair loss, noting significant hair quality improvements and reduced scalp itch but mild erectile dysfunction. They managed side effects with daily 2.5mg Cialis and 5mg citrulline and plan to continue this routine.
community When you use 1 mg fin vs you use 2.5 mg dut
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can lead to varied results, with some experiencing better hair regrowth and fewer side effects, while others continue to lose hair. Dutasteride is generally seen as more effective but has a longer half-life, potentially extending side effects.
community 1MG FIN 4 years then HT now for past 6 months 0.5 DUT and 2.5 Oral Min twice daily
OP used 1mg finasteride for 4 years, then had a hair transplant, and for the past 6 months has been using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil twice daily. The treatments resulted in significant hair density and thickness improvement.
community August 2021 - August 2024. 23 year old male. 0.5 fin & 2.5 min daily. 0.5 Dut twice a week.
A 23-year-old male reported significant hair improvement using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily, along with 0.5 mg dutasteride twice a week. He noticed increased hair thickness, density, and darker color, attributing the changes mainly to oral minoxidil and DHT blockers.
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