Regrowth or continued regrowth or continued thinning? [Dutasteride+Oral minoxidil] Progress Pictures 9/13/2022
A user's concern with their hair thinning while using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which was switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil after 13 months. The conversation includes advice surrounding potential results, specific treatments used, and side effects.
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