My story (31 years old - male) Progress Pictures 1/10/2025
A 31-year-old male experienced hair thinning and initially used topical minoxidil, then switched to finasteride, which caused significant shedding. He later adopted a regimen of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and anti-dandruff shampoo, leading to positive hair growth results, though he noted increased body hair as a side effect of oral minoxidil.
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