23M, been on 1.25mg generic Finasteride for 8 months now Is this regrowth? 9/28/2024
A 23-year-old male has been using 1.25 mg generic finasteride daily for 8 months and is seeing significant hair regrowth, particularly in the crown area. He is considering adding minoxidil to his regimen but is unsure if the improvement is due to the medication or just longer hair.
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