After 30 years on Fin, I am happy to say I got all my hair back at 52! Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/23/2025
A user claimed to have regrown their hair at 52 after using finasteride for 30 years, but many believe the post is a troll due to inconsistencies and a reverse image search revealing the photo as a meme. The conversation includes jokes about the user's appearance and questions about the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride.
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