1 year finasteride, have I stabilized? 22M Progress Pictures 3/25/2026
A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride for a year and recently started oral minoxidil to address diffuse thinning and receding hair. He is considering switching to dutasteride for better results and reports healthier, thicker hair despite concerns about hairline and crown stability.
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