3 Months Crown progress – Dutasteride 0.5 mg + Minoxidil 5% (Once Daily)    Progress Pictures 10/28/2025  
  A 39-year-old used dutasteride 0.5 mg and minoxidil 5% daily for three months to improve hair loss, with noticeable progress and no side effects. Dermarolling was initially used but stopped due to laziness. 
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