Hello, I have been following this platform on Reddit for a long time, and now I finally had the opportunity to register on the site. Due to the noticeable thinning in my hair, I started using Avodart (Dutasteride) 0.5 mg in June 2023. My battle against hair loss began when I started using Avodart. In the beginning, or rather in the first years, I experienced some sexual side effects, but after that, my body got used to it. I did not develop any gynecomastia in my chest. The initial phase could be troublesome, but currently, there is no issue.
As for my hair, I did not have much of a problem with Norwood classification, but my hair hasn’t increased significantly either; the thinning is still there. I also completed about six months of military service, which I believe had an effect, but I was still using Avodart during that time. Due to a cutting mistake (because of some inexperienced barbers), I noticed a gap forming on the left middle top of my head for the first time. After returning home from the military, I went and shaved my head. I continue to use Avodart. I think my left temple is Norwood 1.5, while the other temple is just 1. When my hair is shaved and short, I can clearly see the thinning.
I still have no idea how long I will use Avodart or how effective it will be. Maybe for two years, it has only maintained my existing hair, and things could have been worse without it, but thanks to Avodart, I have preserved my hair. I continue using it. I am looking for suggestions on what I can do to further improve or thicken my hair.