1 year of finasteride, minoxidil and dutasteride Progress Pictures 7/27/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Considering Adding Dutasteride or Oral Minoxidil After 1 Year on Finasteride
The user has been using finasteride inconsistently for a year, which has slowed hair loss but not improved hair thickness. They are considering adding dutasteride or oral minoxidil to their treatment.
community Seeking Advice on Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil Effectiveness After 1 Year, Considering Finasteride
The user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and is considering adding finasteride or adjusting their current treatment. They are seeking advice on whether to change their approach due to lack of improvement, especially at the temples and crown.
community 1 year 2months finasteride/question about dutasteride.
Hair loss treatments, including finasteride and dutasteride. It is suggested to try minoxidil with microneedling as an additional treatment for regrowth, and the user reports that it took around 6 months of taking 1mg of finasteride every day before seeing results.
community 1 year on Finasteride + Oral Minoxidil with little results — time to switch?
The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for over a year with little success in hair regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride and increasing the minoxidil dose. Other users shared mixed experiences with these treatments, suggesting consulting a doctor before making changes.
community 1 year on Finasteride/Minoxidil
A 20-year-old has been using finasteride for one year and oral minoxidil for seven months to treat hair loss, but is discouraged by worsening results. They are considering switching to dutasteride and adding microneedling and topical minoxidil.
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