2nd Year Update FINASTERIDE ONLY from the PHILIPPINEE Progress Pictures 2/21/2026
A 48-year-old male from the Philippines shared his two-year progress using finasteride only for hair regrowth, experiencing significant improvement without minoxidil. He started with 0.5mg and increased to 1.25mg, later adjusting to every other day due to elevated liver enzymes, and reported 90% hair restoration.
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