Meds ain't working.its been a year on meds.23M Update 2/15/2026
A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride for a year to combat hair loss but sees no improvement and continues to lose over 100 hairs daily. Despite trying various treatments and consulting dermatologists, he feels hopeless and considers stopping the medications.
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