March 29 2025 to May 8 2025 (Almost 1.5 months) - Oral Min 5mg + Dut 0.5mg Daily
    Is this regrowth? 5/9/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg daily 1.5 months
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg daily 1.5 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with increased thickness in the crown area results.

    Other terms

    The user is using oral minoxidil (5mg) and dutasteride (0.5mg) daily for hair regrowth. They noticed increased thickness in the crown area after starting these treatments.
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      community Starting oral finasteride today - could use your encouragement!

      in Chat  50 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user started oral finasteride to improve hair regrowth, especially in the crown area, after only seeing some maintenance and regrowth with a regimen of micro-needling, topical Dutasteride, and Rogaine. They were initially concerned about side effects but decided to proceed after research and consultations.

      community On Oral fin/min for a little over a year - need some advice

      in General  59 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil chews for over a year, noticing slowed hair loss in the crown area. They plan to continue this treatment for another nine months before considering switching to Dutasteride if no regrowth occurs.

      community Dutasteride 2.5 mg Progress (3 months)

       261 upvotes 9 months ago
      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.

      community 2-3 Years Hair Regrowth Progress Pictures

       855 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user showed 2-3 years of hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. They plan to switch to oral dutasteride and Liposomal Minoxidil Sulfate for better results.

    Related Research

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      Clinical Updates in Hair

      research CLINICAL UPDATES IN HAIR

      19 citations , January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      This chapter reviews various antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors, detailing their mechanisms, uses, and side effects, with a focus on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.
      Female Pattern Alopecia: Current Perspectives

      research Female pattern alopecia: current perspectives

      42 citations , August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health”
      This review discusses the current therapeutic options for female pattern hair loss and emphasizes the need for managing patient expectations of permanent regrowth, reporting no new clinical results.
      Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review and Emerging Treatments

      research Androgenetic Alopecia: a Review and Emerging Treatments

      1 citations , July 2017 in “Clinical research in dermatology”
      This review covers the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and potential new treatments for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting an ongoing need for effective therapies.
      Hair Restoration: Nonsurgical and Surgical Approaches

      research Hair Restoration—Nonsurgical and Surgical Approaches

      April 2021 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery”
      Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.