1 month after switching to topical Dut Is this regrowth? 6/22/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 4 months twice a day topical 5%min. Then lowered it to once a day 1.5 months ago after starting oral dut 0.5mg + min 2mg daily.
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The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for five months with some progress and plans to switch to dutasteride, while also considering a hair transplant for better coverage. Suggestions include adding microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, and possibly using both oral and topical treatments for improved results.
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The user has been using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (5%) for over 8 months, experiencing significant hair shedding and loss of density, and is considering switching to topical dutasteride. They are hesitant to switch due to potential shedding but plan to wait until the 12-month mark before making a decision.
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community Progress? 2 months topical 7% min and .1% dutasteride
The user reported hair thickening after two months of using topical 7% minoxidil and 0.1% dutasteride, with no side effects. They previously experienced side effects with oral finasteride and switched to the topical treatment.
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