Not much progress but Its honest work Progress Pictures 3/1/2025
A 30-year-old is using dutasteride daily, ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, and started topical minoxidil and dermastamping six months ago for hair loss. The treatment has improved hair density, but significant hairline recession remains, and a hair transplant is suggested for further improvement.
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A user shared their 6-month update on hair loss treatment, using daily Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, topical Finasteride, dermastamping, and PRP treatments. They reported improved hair quality but no significant regrowth or density increase, and plan to continue the regimen for another year before considering a hair transplant.
community Progress photos - 33 male - 0.5mg oral dut once a day (9.5 months) - 2.5mg oral min twice a day (9.5 months) - 2% Nizoral shampoo twice a week (2.5 months) - 5% RU-58841 once a day (1 month)
A 33-year-old male shared progress photos after using 0.5mg oral dutasteride daily for 9.5 months, 2.5mg oral minoxidil twice daily for 9.5 months, 2% Nizoral shampoo twice a week for 2.5 months, and 5% RU-58841 once daily for 1 month. A commenter noted the impressive progress and inquired about the absence of dermarolling.
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