30m, 10/26/2023 - 10/26/2024. Results of 1 full year of treatment. Progress Pictures 10/26/2024
A user shared their one-year hair treatment results using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, reporting thicker hair without side effects. Others discussed similar treatments, noting improvements in hair thickness and hairline appearance.
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