23M – 107 days on dutasteride (0.5mg/day) + minoxidil. Any real progress or too early? Is this regrowth? 12/14/2025
A 23-year-old male has been using dutasteride (0.5mg daily) and minoxidil with tretinoin for 107 days to address crown hair loss, noticing slight thickening but uncertain progress. He reports no shedding or side effects, experiencing positive effects like improved skin texture and increased energy.
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