1 year on Finasteride - We are so back! Progress Pictures 4/25/2025
The user started finasteride in April 2024 after experiencing hair thinning and had been using minoxidil since January 2023. They report significant hair recovery with no side effects from finasteride, and they continue to use both treatments together.
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