13 months fin progress (0.5mg ED) 8/24/2026
The user has been taking 0.5 mg finasteride daily for 13 months, resulting in improved crown density and hairline, but individual hair thickness is still lacking. They plan to start taking 1.25 mg oral minoxidil to enhance regrowth and thickness.
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