5 months Finasteride (.5mg) and Minoxidil (2.5mg) Progress Pictures 11/26/2025
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and improved hair health after 5 months of using 0.5mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily, with only minor side effects like reduced libido. The user is optimistic about achieving over 90% regrowth and may not need a hair transplant.
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