32M, dealing with hair loss since 2010 (AGA + seb derm). Started treatment 11 months ago: Progress was slow but steady. Still shedding 60–80 hairs/day, but density improved. Progress Pictures 4/13/2025
A 32-year-old male has been dealing with hair loss since 2010 and started treatment 11 months ago. He used dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, multivitamins, vitamin D3, PRP, and a laser cap, resulting in improved hair density despite ongoing shedding.
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