Was scared to try fin and jumped straight to 2.5mg Dut?
    9/12/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    Dutasteride →

    5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 1.5mg 1 month
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 2.5mg daily 5+ months
    the tone is 😀 positive with significant hair growth results.

    Other terms

    The user started with oral minoxidil and switched to 2.5mg dutasteride, experiencing significant hair growth without side effects. They believe dutasteride has fewer side effects than finasteride due to its action on both type 1 and 2 5-alpha reductase enzymes.
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