Almost 2 years progress, receding hairline. 1 mg fin daily Progress Pictures 2/18/2025
A user shared their progress with hair regrowth using only finasteride, noting significant improvements after about a year and a few months. They experienced no side effects and do not plan to add minoxidil, considering a small hair transplant in the future if needed.
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