26M African American - 7 Months on 0.5mg Fin - Still Receding/Miniaturizing. Looking for feedback on my timeline Progress Pictures 2/1/2026
A 26-year-old African American male is experiencing hairline recession and thinning despite using 0.5mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil. He is considering increasing finasteride dosage, returning to twice-daily minoxidil, or switching to dutasteride for better results.
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