5months using Dut/Min twice daily Is this regrowth? 3/21/2026
A 33-year-old male has been using topical dutasteride and minoxidil twice daily, along with a 0.25 mm derma roller every five days, and is experiencing hair shedding but seeing progress. Some users suspect a hair transplant, while others praise the results.
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