2.5 years of treatment, best decision of my life Progress Pictures 9/23/2024
A user shared their 2.5-year hair loss treatment success using 1mg finasteride daily and switching from 5mg to 2.5mg minoxidil. They reported no significant side effects and emphasized the importance of early treatment.
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