6 month update on DUT AND minoxidil Progress Pictures 2/7/2025
The user has been using a regimen of dutasteride (DUT) and topical minoxidil (1ml once a day) for six months, resulting in hair regrowth and increased thickness. The user reports no side effects and mentions that the shedding phase lasted about a month.
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