4 years (2 years fina, soon 2 years Dut) and topical / oral min Progress Pictures 4/8/2026
The user started hair loss treatment at 19 with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, later switching to oral Dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Despite ongoing treatments, including microneedling and topical applications, hair loss, particularly at the hairline, continues to progress.
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