Update: approx 3 years on oral finasteride 1mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg 9/9/2026
A 49-year-old man experienced positive results in treating crown hair loss with daily 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil over three years. He noticed progress after 12 months, with significant improvement by 18 months, and no side effects from finasteride.
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