New vellus hairs? 2.5min .5dut Is this regrowth? 8/4/2026
The user is experiencing new vellus hair growth after using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily for over two months, following a previous regimen with minoxidil and finasteride. They note significant growth in eyelashes, eyebrows, and facial hair, attributing the changes to the medications rather than lifestyle adjustments.
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