Progress pics 8 months Oral min 5mg & 6 months Oral Dut 0,5mg. Am I cooked? Progress Pictures 9/11/2024
OP has been using oral minoxidil (5mg) and oral dutasteride (0.5mg) but sees little progress and is unsure if they should continue. Other users suggest being consistent, giving it more time, and addressing scalp inflammation.
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