108 days of dutasteride 0,5 mg daily use 25M 1/21/2025
A user experienced positive hair regrowth after 108 days of using 0.5 mg daily Dutasteride and Alpecin caffeine shampoo, without Minoxidil. The discussion included advice on dosage, potential side effects, and comparisons with Finasteride and Minoxidil.
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