6 months of treatment, best decision of my life. Progress Pictures 1/23/2025
Significant hair regrowth and increased confidence after using 1 mg finasteride for 6 months and 5 mg oral minoxidil for 3 months. No major side effects, except unwanted hair growth near temples and eyebrows.
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