Balding recovery (26M), is there still hope? 5/28/2026
A 26-year-old male is using oral dutasteride, minoxidil, and Vitamin D3/K2 for hair regrowth, experiencing shedding but no side effects. He hopes for further improvement and possibly a future hair transplant.
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