[AMA] 5-Month Progress Report: Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil Results. Minoxidil 1/12/2021
Naepo's 5-month progress report detailing their journey of treating male pattern baldness with dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which has already resulted in an encouraging improvement in hair density. Others have responded with appreciation for the thorough report and asked further questions about Naepo's educational background.
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