The hair I’ve kept (or lost?) over the last 20 years… Progress Pictures 4/26/2025
A 46-year-old man maintained his hair over 20 years using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, with plans for a hair transplant. He experienced some early side effects but found oral minoxidil improved hair thickness significantly.
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