6 months, no progress on fin and min oral. Male 25 11/25/2025
A 25-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for six months without noticeable progress in hair regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride or a hair transplant. Users suggest giving the treatment more time, adding microneedling, and possibly using topical minoxidil.
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