3 years on dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 5mg
    Progress Pictures 6/18/2023

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    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg daily 3 years
    ๐Ÿ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 5mg daily 3 years
    ๐Ÿ’ง RU58841 (topical)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with stabilized results.

    Other terms

    The user has been taking dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 5mg orally for 3 years to treat hair loss, which has stabilized their condition. They are considering adding topical RU58841 to their regimen but are uncertain of its effectiveness and contemplating a hair transplant instead.
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