6 month Check-in: 6 months on 2.5 MG oral Minoxidil + 4 months on 0.5 MG Dutasteride Progress Pictures 5/11/2025
The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth and increased density after 6 months on oral minoxidil and 4 months on dutasteride, along with weekly derma rolling, tretinoin, and Nizoral shampoo. They reported no side effects from the treatment.
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