8 months progress using dutasteride and minoxidil
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/25/2025

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg daily 8 months
    ๐Ÿ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 5mg daily 8 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง Ketoconazole (topical) 1% 2x weekly 8 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง Dermaroller (topical) 1x weekly 3 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง LLLT cap (topical) 3 months
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜€ positive with significant hair improvement results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced significant hair improvement using daily dutasteride (0.5mg) and oral minoxidil (5mg), along with ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They reported no significant side effects, except for mild hypertrichosis, and plan to continue the regimen for a few years before reducing the dosage.
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