One year of Min + Fin to salvage a chance at a transplant Progress Pictures 12/28/2025
The user has been using 1MG finasteride, 5% minoxidil, LLLT, and derma stamping for a year to improve hair density for a potential transplant. They are considering switching to dutasteride and are unsure whether to proceed with a transplant now or wait for more growth.
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