This is from 3,5 months on oral minoxidil (left) to around 6 months (right, taken today). Did my best to take both pics in natural lighting facing with crown facing a window and taking the pics from the same angle. Already on dutasteride before starting oral minox. Progress Pictures 7/6/2022
A user's progress using oral minoxidil and dutasteride to treat hair loss, which has yielded positive results. Other users have wished him luck in his journey.
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