M28 104 days on dut+min and cafune shampoo Progress Pictures 4/11/2026
A 28-year-old has been using oral dutasteride 0.5 mg, topical minoxidil 5%, and Cafune shampoo for 104 days with positive results and is considering adding microneedling. No side effects from dutasteride have been reported.
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