No shed no results 4 months of daily 0.5 mg of dutasteride
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    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 0.5 mg daily 4 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง Ketoconazole (topical) 2x weekly 4 months
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ž negative with no significant improvement results.

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    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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