9 months on Dutasteride and 5 months on topical minoxidil Progress Pictures 7/15/2024
The user shared progress pictures after 9 months on Dutasteride and 5 months on topical Minoxidil, showing significant improvement. Another user commented positively, suggesting further improvement with time and inquiring about the initial use of finasteride.
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