27yo one year of fin/min/nizoral. Basically zero results, this is how it goes sometimes Progress Pictures 10/29/2025
A 27-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for a year with no significant hair improvement. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride and trying oral minoxidil.
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