Did my hair thin even more? 2 months on min/fin chewable and added dut 1per week today. Progress Pictures 10/27/2024
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, and advises patience as results can take up to a year. It also suggests delaying a hair transplant until after a year of medication to establish a stable baseline.
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