I think waiting it out and adding oral minox did the trick!
    11/11/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5 mg 1x daily over a year
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2x daily over a year
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5 mg 1x daily 1 month
    Ketoconazole (shampoo) 2% 2x weekly
    💊 Levothyroxine (oral) 100 MCG 1x daily
    Microneedling 1x weekly
    💊 Biotin vitamins (oral)
    the tone is 😀 positive with some growth results.

    Other terms

    A 23-year-old male experienced hair regrowth by adding oral minoxidil to his regimen, which already included dutasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and levothyroxine. He also uses microneedling, biotin vitamins, and exercises regularly, reporting no side effects from oral minoxidil so far.
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