18 month apart - been on Fin for 3 years, feel like in the last 18 months I’ve lost some ground. Black top is today. Update 4/28/2026
The user has been using finasteride for three years and topical minoxidil, and while they feel they've lost some ground in the last 18 months, most responses suggest their hair looks the same or even fuller. The general consensus is that the treatments have maintained the hair well, with some users suggesting additional treatments like derma stamping or dutasteride for further improvement.
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