No longer seeing any progress, really worried and panicking.
    9/20/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride โ†’

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil โ†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg 9 months
    ๐Ÿ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg 12 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง Dutasteride (topical) 0.1% 5 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง Ketoconazole shampoo (topical) 12 months
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ž negative with no growth results.

    Other terms

    The user is experiencing increased hair thinning and shedding despite using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. Many recommend considering a hair transplant or embracing baldness, as current treatments seem ineffective.
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