Nearly a year of fin and no progress Update 11/7/2024
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments for nearly a year without progress in hair regrowth, feeling frustrated and depressed. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, considering a scalp biopsy, and acknowledging that stopping hair loss might be the only achievable outcome.
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