1 Year on fin/dut + ketoconazole shampoo Progress Pictures 10/21/2025
The user has been using dutasteride, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, recently adding minoxidil and tretinoin, and plans to start microneedling. They advise starting treatments early to maintain hair, as regrowth is more challenging.
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