The second shed: finasteride+minox+tretinoin Progress Pictures 2/22/2024
The user has been using finasteride for almost a year, starting at age 18, and added tretinoin and 5% topical minoxidil 1-2 months ago. They are concerned about hair receding again despite the treatments.
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