Both pictures are 18 months apart Is this regrowth? 9/9/2025
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8 months ago The user has been using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily and initially 0.5 mg finasteride daily, later switching to 0.25 mg dutasteride daily, but has not seen significant progress in hair regrowth after 15 months. The user is concerned about crown balding and thinning despite treatment.
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