Am I already seeing progress or am I going insane? (1mg Finasteride for 11 days) Is this regrowth? 4/26/2024
A user claims to see hair quality improvement after 11 days on Finasteride, but others are skeptical, noting hair doesn't grow that fast and suggesting factors like lighting can affect appearance. They recommend taking consistent photos over time to track actual progress.
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