4 Months on Roman 3-in-1 (Topical) — Crown Progress? Switch to Oral or Dutasteride? 12/30/2025
The user has been using Roman 3-in-1 topical treatment (finasteride 0.3%, minoxidil 6%, tretinoin 0.025%) and a 0.25 mm dermaroller for four months to address crown thinning. They are seeking advice on whether to continue with the current regimen, switch to oral finasteride, or try dutasteride for better results.
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