Started Jan 1st on 5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride progress pic (28M) Is this regrowth? 2/25/2026
A 28-year-old started using 5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride on January 1st and noticed hair regrowth at the temples. Users discuss the effectiveness of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and the potential for hair to become terminal.
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