Progress Pics - 2 months on Rogaine Progress Pictures 4/26/2024
The user has been using dutasteride for almost a year after switching from finasteride and is now also using Rogaine (Minoxidil). They are considering a hair transplant and are inquiring if their crown might thicken enough with current treatments to reduce the need for grafts.
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