No shed no results 4 months of daily 0.5 mg of dutasteride
    Progress Pictures 2/13/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

    Ketoconazole →

    Antifungal, best known as a dandruff shampoo

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5 mg daily 4 months
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical) 2x weekly 4 months
    the tone is 😞 negative with no significant improvement results.

    Other terms

    The user has been taking 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily and using ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for four months, but sees no significant hair loss improvement. Others in the conversation believe the user is not experiencing hair loss and suggest the user might be overly concerned about their hairline.
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