10-Months of 1.25mg Fin EOD No Minoxidil | 23M Progress Pictures 9/21/2025
A 23-year-old male used 1.25mg finasteride every other day for 10 months without minoxidil, noticing results at the 4-month mark and experiencing a minor shed at the 8-month mark. He also added Nizoral to his routine and reported no side effects, maintaining consistent use at 7:00 PM.
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