Losing ground on finasteride, 14 month update Progress Pictures 5/14/2025
The conversation is about a user experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride for 14 months, with suggestions to try other treatments like dutasteride or minoxidil. The user is hesitant to use minoxidil due to a family history of heart problems.
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