(22m) 10 month 1mg Finastride results. 9/15/2026
The user is not satisfied with the results after 10 months of using finasteride and plans to start using topical minoxidil for hair regrowth. Other users suggest considering oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride for better results.
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