3 months and 10 days of taking finasteride- 1.25 mg daily Is this regrowth? 8/29/2026
The user has been taking finasteride for 3 months and 10 days, noticing some improvement in their hairline despite ongoing hair fall. Other users see noticeable progress and express encouragement.
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