24M - Dut + Min not working. How cooked am I? Finasteride/Dutasteride 10/26/2025
A 24-year-old is struggling with hair loss despite using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and considering a hair transplant. They are advised to continue medication, possibly increase dosages, and explore additional treatments like tretinoin and tacrolimus.
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