My one year experience with top min and 0,5 mg dut Progress Pictures 10/12/2025
A 32-year-old shares their one-year experience using dutasteride 0.5 mg and minoxidil for hair loss, noting some progress but still considering a hair transplant for better density. They mention decreased libido as a side effect and discuss the cost and considerations of a hair transplant.
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