From Nov. 2022 to today. 2.5 oral min/ .5 oral duta/ Nizoral every once and a while Progress Pictures 3/19/2023
A user's progress with hair growth using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride and Nizoral shampoo every once in a while. Replies indicate that the user has seen good results from this treatment, including thickening and darkening of their hair.
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