10 months Minoxidil 2.5mg and 8 months Dutasteride 0.5mg - Before/After 9/20/2024
A 29-year-old man used oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss, seeing significant regrowth, especially in the crown area, but plans a hair transplant for the temples. Users suggest waiting longer before a hair transplant and trying additional treatments like microneedling and topical Minoxidil.
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