Results after 1.5 year on DUT (progress pictures) Progress Pictures 8/24/2024
The user shared impressive hair regrowth results after 1.5 years using dutasteride (DUT) and oral minoxidil. They switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil due to lack of results and experienced no side effects.
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