Reversing 8 years of hairloss in 15 months! 3/16/2025
A 32-year-old user reversed 8 years of hair loss in 15 months using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and later switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. The user reported significant hair regrowth, despite unconventional methods like ingesting topical minoxidil, and is considering a hair transplant for further improvement.
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