UPDATE - 7 months 2,5 dutatesteride
    5/21/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 2.5mg daily 7 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg
    💧 Ciclopirox shampoo (topical) every 2-3 days
    💊 Tolexine (oral) 2 months
    the tone is 😞 negative with no growth results.

    Other terms

    The user continues to experience hair loss despite using dutasteride 2.5mg, minoxidil 5mg, and ciclopirox shampoo, and plans to reassess after one year. Others report similar issues with dutasteride, with some switching to finasteride or adding RU58841.
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