Oral min 12 months dut 8 months still shedding a lot and itching 20yo severe diffuse thinning. Sub won’t let me upload pics so please read..    Chat 1/1/2025  
  A 20-year-old is experiencing severe diffuse thinning and shedding despite using oral minoxidil for 12 months and dutasteride for 8 months, after previously trying finasteride. They are frustrated with the lack of improvement and considering trying RU58841. 
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