2 Years on Fin + Topical Min. Very happy with crown, continuing to lose ground with hairline so I am tapering over to Dut. Progress Pictures 6/11/2024
The user is happy with their crown after 2 years on finasteride and topical minoxidil but is still losing hair at the hairline. They plan to switch to dutasteride.
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