Two years on dutasteride and minoxidil 3/21/2025
The conversation discusses a user's two-year experience using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial gains and stabilization over time, with some concerns about shedding and a weak spot at the crown. The user also mentions using testosterone cypionate and reports no significant side effects, except possibly dry eyes.
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