5 months dutasteride and minoxidil. Went from NW3 with diffuse thinning and retrograde alopecia to a dense NW2. See 5/21/2025
A user achieved significant hair regrowth from Norwood 3 to a dense Norwood 2 after five months using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and a topical solution with minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone. The user reported no side effects and found the topical treatment especially effective for the hairline.
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