19M 2 months into finasteride 1mg 9/15/2026
A 19-year-old has been using topical minoxidil for three years with breaks and recently started oral finasteride 1mg daily for two months, experiencing hair shedding and a receding hairline. Users advise consistency with treatments and patience, suggesting a year or more to see results, and considering alternatives like dutasteride if density loss continues.
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