My experience fighting hairloss for 2 years Chat 8/18/2025
The person experienced worsening hair loss despite using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. They are considering increasing dutasteride dosage, trying microneedling, RU58841, and oral minoxidil, and are advised to consult a trichologist.
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