M26 Diffused Thinner - 6.5 months post-transplant, 2+ years on fin/min, now on oral dut and topicals Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/11/2025
A 26-year-old male experienced hair thinning since age 18 and tried various treatments, including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and a hair transplant. He is currently using topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, hydrocortisone, and oral dutasteride, and is satisfied with the results 6.5 months post-transplant.
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