(42M) 6 years Fin > Dut > Dut + Oral Min Progress Pictures 1/17/2026
A 42-year-old man used finasteride for three years, switched to dutasteride, and added oral minoxidil, resulting in stabilized hair loss and some regrowth, especially with dutasteride. He experienced no side effects and plans to consider a hair transplant in the future.
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