20M, 2 months 5% Minoxidil + 0.1% Dutasteride Foam and oral 2.5 mg minoxidil results Progress Pictures 8/4/2025
A 20-year-old is using 5% minoxidil and 0.1% dutasteride foam, along with oral 2.5 mg minoxidil, Forcapil, vitamin D3, and Alpecin shampoo for hair loss, noticing new hair growth and improved hair density. They previously tried finasteride but stopped due to side effects.
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