My hair transformation Journey DONT GIVE UP Transplants 4/23/2026
A 30-year-old male with androgenic alopecia started using topical Minoxidil in 2018, Finasteride in 2020, and switched to oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride after Finasteride stopped working. He underwent hair transplants in 2022 and 2025, showing significant improvement in recent photos.
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