32 Sept 2021 – January 23 (18 months) – 5mg oral minoxidil, 1.5mm Microneedling 1 x wk using a pen, 0.5mg/day dutasteride Progress Pictures 1/26/2023
A user's 18-month progress on their hair loss treatment regimen, which includes 5mg oral minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling with a pen once weekly, and 0.5mg/day dutasteride; other users noted the positive effects of finasteride and dutasteride in reducing DHT levels.
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