26 years old male results at 6 months Is this regrowth? 5/9/2025
A 26-year-old male shared his six-month results using oral dutasteride (0.5 mg/day) and oral minoxidil (3.5 mg/day), noting increased density but little change in the receding hairline. Users suggested dermarolling and adding topical minoxidil for better results, while OP reported no side effects from dutasteride.
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