21m, 2.5 months on 1mg dut & 2.5mg min Progress Pictures 9/17/2025
A 21-year-old male has been using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling for hair loss, with plans to increase minoxidil dosage. He is experiencing no side effects and is planning a trichoscopy to assess hair regrowth.
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