Progress over 3 years of thinning 3/5/2026
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over three years using a combination of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral shampoo. Initial side effects from finasteride subsided after switching to dutasteride, leading to improved hair density and thickness.
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