9-month treatment timeline (topical fin/min → oral dut/min) Progress Pictures 12/22/2025
A 24-year-old male shared his 9-month hair loss treatment journey, initially using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and recently switching to oral dutasteride and minoxidil. He experienced manageable shedding, noticeable hair density improvement, and plans to consider a hair transplant after 12-18 months on the oral treatment.
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