2 years journey of minoxidil and finasteride Finasteride/Dutasteride 1/9/2026
A user shared their two-year journey using minoxidil and finasteride, with additional use of dutasteride and a derma pen, noting some progress but a plateau in results. They are considering adding more treatments or a hair transplant to improve their hair further.
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