IT ACTUALLY WORKED - 9 month Dut + Min update Progress Pictures 1/30/2026
A user shared successful hair regrowth results after 9 months using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg Minoxidil daily, with no side effects. The user chose Dutasteride over Finasteride for its potency and perceived lower side effects.
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