(0.5 mg Dutasteride and 5 mg oral Minoxidil/day) 32 years old - Follow up on last post Progress Pictures 10/1/2025
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, after initially using finasteride and a lower dose of Minoxidil. They are considering dermarolling or derma stamping to improve results further before opting for a hair transplant.
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