Progress pics after 3 years of dutasteride Progress Pictures 9/29/2025
A 54-year-old user shares progress after 3 years on dutasteride, following 15 years on finasteride, using 0.5 mg/day dutasteride, topical minoxidil every other day, and a peptide serum on alternate days. They experienced a significant shed during the transition but are now maintaining hair, noticing some new growth along the hairline.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity 7 years on oral finasteride/topical minoxidil/ket (Pics included). Losing ground... what more can I do to stop the loss and gain more hair?
A user's journey to try and stop their hair loss, including the use of oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Cynatine Keratin supplements, and The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density; and advice from other users regarding trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and lifestyle changes.
community Any dutasteride succes stories?
Dutasteride is effective for many in reducing hair loss and promoting regrowth, often with fewer side effects than finasteride. Combining it with minoxidil is commonly seen as a successful strategy, though results may take several months.
community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.
community Why do so many people trash on finasteride?
Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, especially on the crown, but can cause side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction in some users. Opinions are mixed, with some reporting positive results without side effects and others experiencing significant issues.
community 21 months in, lost all gains last 2 weeks
The user experienced hair loss after 21 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride. Others suggest it might be temporary and recommend staying consistent or trying additional methods like hair loss shampoo, microneedling, or checking vitamin levels.
community Peppermint Oil: If you stop using it, will you lose everything you gained? Like Minoxidil?
People discussed their experiences with peppermint oil for hair loss, with mixed results. Some users reported no hair loss after stopping peppermint oil, while others experienced shedding; one user noted improved scalp health when mixing it with minoxidil.
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