[29M] Should I change anything or give up? 9/21/2026
A 29-year-old male is considering hair loss treatments, currently using 1mg finasteride and recently switched from topical to 2.5mg oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant after medications stabilize.
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