Been on finasteride for 9 months and feel that I haven’t made progress Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/23/2026
Finasteride is mainly for maintaining existing hair, while minoxidil is recommended for regrowth. Users suggest combining both treatments for better results, especially if there are signs of hair follicles still being active.
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