Is this a good enough progress? Is this regrowth? 3/30/2026
The user has seen significant hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and dutasteride, with better results than finasteride alone. Despite concerns about hairline and temporal peaks, others believe a hair transplant is unnecessary due to the current hair condition.
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