Dut 0.5mg ED and oral min 3mg ED 5 months progress Progress Pictures 11/4/2025
The user is using 0.5mg dutasteride daily and 3mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, but hasn't seen improvements after five months. They report miniaturization and thinning, especially at the hairline and crown, and are advised to wait at least a year for better results.
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