Forehead comparison after 4 months on oral minoxidil 1.25mg (already 8 months on dut) Progress Pictures 6/8/2025
The user has been using dutasteride for 8 months and added oral minoxidil 1.25mg for 4 months, seeing improved hair density despite minor shedding. They are considering increasing the minoxidil dose to 2.5mg due to concerns about side effects.
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