1 year 3 months finasteride and back to the drawing board.. 6/9/2022
The user has been using finasteride for over a year, which improved their hairline but not the crown area. They are considering alternatives like hair fibers, derma stamping, or possibly minoxidil, while avoiding topicals due to their work environment.
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