Dut increase dose after year of no progress? 12/2/2025
The user has been on dutasteride and oral minoxidil for a year with no progress and is considering increasing the dutasteride dose or adding RU58841. Other users suggest consulting a doctor, trying derma needling with topical minoxidil, and note that hair loss treatments can have varying effectiveness.
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