One Year Results: 1.1mg Finasteride, 5mg Minoxidil, 1mg Biotin, All Oral Progress Pictures 9/12/2025
The user has been using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for a year with minimal progress in hair regrowth. Many suggest a hair transplant and recommend switching to dutasteride and considering topical treatments.
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