32 Years Old 1 Year on Finasteride (Oral + Vitamins Only) — With Video 9/5/2026
The user switched to Cimed's finasteride, noticing reduced hair shedding and improved hair density, while also managing anxiety with sertraline and taking vitamins. They experienced a temporary decrease in libido after increasing the finasteride dose but observed thicker eyebrows and plan to update on progress in six months.
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