Originally posted on Reddit Profile: I am 36 years old. I started receding at 25 and started shaving my head at 27 because I thought I had no options left based on my genetics. I thought I was a goner. The Decision: I decided to give it one last shot before I truly gave up on hair. The "Nuclear" Protocol: Oral Dutasteride: 1mg daily. Oral Minoxidil: 2.5mg daily. Topical Minoxidil: Applied nightly. Shampoo: Ketoconazole twice a week. The Timeline: Late July: Baseline. Late November: Progress check. Jan 1st: Current status. The Result: This stack gave me hope. I know the hair lengths are slightly different in the photos, but the density improvement is real. Next Steps: Because of this recovery, I now have a Hair Transplant scheduled for the hairline and mid-scalp next month!