Hair transplant, dutasteride and topical minoxidil. Back from the dead. Progress Pictures 8/13/2025
A 24-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey, which included a hair transplant in Turkey, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They also started testosterone replacement therapy, which improved their quality of life and hair condition, and they now feel confident and satisfied with the results.
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