11 Months On Treatment (Before and After)    Update 12/1/2024  
  The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 11 months using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil daily, initially using a topical treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They reported no side effects, except for increased body hair and longer eyelashes, and switched from finasteride to dutasteride for more regrowth. 
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