Fin 4 months update/impressions 21M 4/20/2020
A 21-year-old male started taking 0.5mg finasteride daily to address hair thinning and improve confidence, experiencing minimal side effects and improved hair strength. He recommends finasteride to younger men experiencing hair loss and plans to adjust the dosage if effectiveness decreases.
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