27M after 10 Months on Oral Fin
    Progress Pictures 5/8/2024

    A 27-year-old man shared his 10-month hair regrowth progress after taking oral finasteride, noting initial hair shedding followed by noticeable thickening around 5-6 months, with significant improvement by March. He also mentioned having scalp psoriasis.
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