7 months on Finasteride (1mg daily) – crown thinning seems slightly improved, unsure whether to add Minoxidil or switch to Dutasteride 6/3/2026
The user has been using Finasteride for 7 months and is considering adding oral Minoxidil for better regrowth, especially for crown thinning. They are cautious about using topical Minoxidil due to having a pet and are advised to continue with Finasteride while adding Minoxidil for regrowth.
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