I'm becoming non-responder to minoxidil. What's going on? Minoxidil 8/6/2025
The user experienced reduced effectiveness of minoxidil after consistent use, despite using dutasteride to maintain hair. They are considering alternatives like microneedling and exploring options like hair transplants due to dissatisfaction with current hair density.
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community After one year and 3 month on Min, Fin, and needling I think I’m giving up.
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