Losing on Dut 0.5 mg + Minox 2.5 mg daily - end of the road? 3/4/2025
A 32-year-old male is experiencing hair loss despite using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 mg Minoxidil daily, along with previous hair transplants and Finasteride use. He is considering increasing Dutasteride dosage and exploring other treatments like RU58841, but remains skeptical about their effectiveness and concerned about costs.
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