2 years of Dutasteride. Not sure if I had proper MPB, or TE following drastic weight loss. But here it is (5 pics from then, and 6 from now). Progress Pictures 5/22/2023
User experienced hair thinning after losing 100 lbs and started Dutasteride treatment. They faced side effects like fatigue, brain fog, and insomnia but no erectile dysfunction.
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