[20M] Oral min for a year, DHT is fighting back Progress Pictures 10/6/2025
A 20-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil for hair thinning but is considering adding finasteride due to recent thinning and DHT effects. He plans to consult a dermatologist for finasteride to maintain or regrow hair.
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