23M - 6 months of Oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil Progress Pictures 4/1/2026
A 23-year-old male has been using oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil for six months to address hair loss but sees no improvement. Users suggest continuing the treatment for at least a year, considering a hair transplant, or trying additional treatments like microneedling or topical Minoxidil.
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