16 months. Just a tough roller coaster. But the pictures speak for themselves. Propecia 1 mg topical minoxidil twice a day Progress Pictures 1/26/2025
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using Propecia (finasteride) 1 mg and topical minoxidil twice a day over 16 months, despite initial shedding. The user no longer needs a hair transplant and reports no side effects from the treatment.
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