Dut for 8 months, getting crushed honestly Update 3/8/2025
The user has been using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and vitamin D for 8 months with no improvement in hair loss. They are considering trying RU58841 or a hair transplant due to the ineffectiveness of current treatments.
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community 1.5 years fin plus almost 3 years min, I think I’ve definitely made progress but I’m still not where I want to be, advice?
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