Almost 22M. Finasteride only. A little over a year's worth of progress Progress Pictures 7/25/2024
A 22-year-old male shared his one-year progress using finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement after 4-6 months. He experienced initial shedding but saw regrowth starting around the 4-month mark.
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Diffuse thinning is often due to androgenetic alopecia, and DHT blockers like finasteride are recommended. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, with emphasis on starting early and using a holistic approach.
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Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
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