Nearing 3 Year Hair Journey 2021-2023 Progress Pictures 12/29/2023
The user shared their nearly 3-year hair loss treatment journey, starting with minoxidil, then adding finasteride, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling, later incorporating oral minoxidil and RU58841, and recently switching to dutasteride. They are considering replacing RU58841 with pyrilutamide and are aware of the potential side effects of oral minoxidil on heart health.
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