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Should I start taking Minoxidil/Finasteride now or later? 25 years old (Photo)

25 years old
I have had noticeable hair loss in the past 2 years (receding hairline, noticeable thinning). I have changed a ton of my habits in the past 2 months that got pretty bad over the past 2-3 years (I quit excessive smoking cigarettes/drinking, exercise 5+ times a week, get enough sleep, eat better, lowered stress levels). Should I wait to see if my change in habits improves my hair loss in the next few months, or should I start taking hair loss medication in order to save my hair? Thank you.

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