Making the switch to dutastetide and oral minoxidil
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/2/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1 year
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    💊 Dutasteride (oral)
    💊 Minoxidil (oral)
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

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    Switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil can cause initial hair shedding, but many users report improvement after a few months. Opinions vary on whether to taper off or switch directly, with some suggesting gradual changes to monitor side effects.
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