18-19, 10 months of fin progress @ 0.5mg daily Progress Pictures 8/4/2026
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress using finasteride at 0.5mg daily over 10 months. The user reports noticeable progress, particularly after 4 months, with a buzz cut showing the results.
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