Finasteride progress 0.25-0.5mg 11 months Progress Pictures 7/13/2024
User shared progress pictures showing significant hair improvement after using finasteride (0.25-0.5mg daily) for 11 months. Other treatments like microneedling, ketoconazole, and scalp massage were mentioned but not used consistently.
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