4 years Finasteride only progress. Hair has never looked better. 9/24/2026
A 34-year-old user shared their 4-year progress using 1mg finasteride daily for hair loss, noting mild improvement and no side effects. They do not use minoxidil, occasionally use Nizoral, and style their hair to create volume and cover thinning areas.
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