Shedding stopped and micro inflammation is gone after adding dut 1.5 mg for 1 month Update 11/25/2025
Dutasteride 1.5 mg stopped shedding and reduced scalp inflammation in one month, unlike finasteride. The user also uses minoxidil but saw no results until adding dutasteride.
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