Opinions on how my hair loss is advancing 5 years after first noticing and discontinuing treatment after only 6 months Progress Pictures 1/12/2026
The user noticed hair loss in 2021, used finasteride and minoxidil for six months, then stopped due to unrelated health issues. They are considering resuming treatment as others suggest it could reverse hair loss, but they are also open to accepting the gradual loss.
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