10 year journey - Just started dutasteride Progress Pictures 3/13/2023
A user shared their 10-year hair loss journey, detailing treatments including minoxidil (Kirkland and Alopexy 5%), finasteride, and recently starting dutasteride. They experienced varying results, with significant improvement from minoxidil and finasteride, and are currently seeing positive effects from dutasteride without side effects.
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