1mg Fin since 19, now 44. My experience Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/15/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 17years on fin, now 38 and I haven’t had too much loss since then
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community Sept 2020 to June 2023. First 13 months on FIN. Now 20 months on DUT. Also use topical 5% Minoxidil. Turning 44 in four months.
The post discusses a user's hair regrowth journey from September 2020 to June 2023, using treatments like Finasteride, Dutasteride, and 5% Minoxidil. The user shares progress pictures, discusses the effects of the treatments, and answers questions about his routine and experiences.
community 3 and half years - Fin, Min — and some micro needling
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community Studies show: 0.2 mg reduces scalp DHT by ~55%. 1 mg reduces it by ~64%. 5 mg reduces it by ~69%.
Finasteride reduces scalp DHT significantly even at low doses, with 0.2 mg reducing it by about 55%, but higher doses like 1 mg and 5 mg offer only marginally more reduction. Users discuss side effects, with some experiencing none and others reporting issues like low libido, and they also mention using other treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride.
community Been on Finasteride for 20 years. Recently started noticing some thinning near my temples. Unsure what to do next
A person has been using 1mg Finasteride for 20 years with no side effects but is now noticing temple thinning and is considering oral Minoxidil, despite concerns about heart health and body hair growth. They are consulting a doctor about possibly taking 1.25 to 2.5 mg of oral Minoxidil.
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