7 months on 0.5 mg Dustasteride , any difference in my crown? Progress Pictures 8/25/2025
The user has been using 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily for 7 months, along with minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo, and is unsure about hair regrowth progress. Other users note some improvement and encourage patience.
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