21 month progress (fin 1.25mg/daily) for Progress Pictures 1/9/2026
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride 1.25mg daily and a Capillus RX laser cap, with no side effects. Improvement was noticed after 9 months, and shedding stopped after the initial 4-5 months.
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