20M 1 year on fin and 3 months on min…If I keep going could I achieve hairline similar to last picture?
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    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 1 year
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% twice daily 3 months
    💧 derma rolling (topical) 3 months
    💊 biotin gummies (oral) 3 months
    💧 thickening shampoo (topical) 3 months
    the tone is 😐 neutral with significant hair regrowth results.

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    A 20-year-old has been using finasteride for a year and added minoxidil three months ago, seeing significant hair regrowth. They are considering continuing the current treatment or possibly a hair transplant in the future.
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