22 Months Treatment update - fin/dut/min Progress Pictures 7/26/2026
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A 22-year-old male shares his 2-month progress using a regimen of 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 1.5mm dermarolling weekly, a daily multivitamin, and a topical serum with 10% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride. He reports impressive hair regrowth, especially at the hairline, and has experienced no sexual side effects.
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community (22 M) 1 month on Minoxidil + Topical Fin + Dermarolling – Am I on the right track? Need advice
A 22-year-old is using Minoxidil, topical Finasteride, and dermarolling for hair loss, seeing tiny colorless hairs after one month. Users advise patience, suggesting visible results may take 3-6 months, with significant progress over years, and recommend considering oral treatments and possibly a hair transplant in the future.
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