I’m about to lose most of my progress 9/28/2026
The conversation is about a person concerned about losing hair progress due to stopping finasteride and minoxidil while joining the navy. Suggestions include taking a high dose of dutasteride before leaving, as it stays in the system longer, and reassurance that progress may not be significantly affected.
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