Topical fin/min/ tret hairline gotten worse after 15 months Progress Pictures 11/27/2025
The user has been using a combination spray with 0.1% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and tretinoin for over a year but feels their hairline has worsened. They are considering increasing the concentration of finasteride and adding 5% minoxidil once a day.
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