4 years on duta+minox as aggressive early shedder, my experience. AMA. Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/11/2024
A user shared their four-year experience using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil once daily for aggressive early hair loss, maintaining their hairline and regrowing hair on the vertex. They've experienced positive social feedback and increased confidence but also deal with dry eyes from dutasteride and worry about its long-term effects and cost.
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