Dutasteride/Minoxidil completely changed my hair texture 8/17/2026
Dutasteride and minoxidil changed the user's hair texture, making it stronger, thicker, and curlier. The user takes 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil orally.
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