3 months on finasteride added to oral minoxidil - is my stack enough or do I need an HT? 22m 6/14/2026
A 22-year-old is using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat crown hair loss and is considering whether to add more treatments or get a hair transplant. Feedback suggests the current treatment is sufficient for now, with a recommendation to reassess in six months.
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