Seriously considering Dut. (+ photos, my regime and QUESTIONS) 6/28/2016
A 23-year-old with hair loss uses finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments, considering adding dutasteride due to hairline recession. They seek advice on dutasteride's effectiveness and sourcing.
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