One year on dut 5mg daily as a 19-20 yr old , answering any queries
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/28/2026

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    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    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 daily 1 year
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical) 2% every 2-3 days
    the tone is 😀 positive with halted hair loss results.

    Other terms

    A 19-20-year-old has been using 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily for a year to combat hair loss, avoiding minoxidil due to side effects. They plan to continue this regimen and consider a future hair transplant, experiencing no significant side effects from dutasteride.
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