7 months progression with dut 0.5 and oral min 2,5 Is this regrowth? 11/23/2024
The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress using dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 2.5 mg over seven months. Users debate the effectiveness, with some noting slight improvements and others suggesting alternative treatments like finasteride.
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