Unsure if any progress has been made in a year. 9/9/2026
The user has been taking oral minoxidil and finasteride for a year with no noticeable progress in hair growth, only maintenance. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, adding topical minoxidil, checking for nutritional deficiencies, and considering a hair transplant.
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