Exceedingly slow progress, or just short hair? Progress Pictures 5/2/2026
The user started using 0.5mg Dutasteride, switched to 10mg oral Minoxidil, and began micro-needling in February 2026, noticing slow but steady hair growth. Other users suggest using lower doses of Minoxidil and commend the visible progress.
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