Long term finasteride users; Did you notice any improvement after 2 years?
Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/11/2023
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Long term Finasteride users and whether or not they have noticed improvements after two years of use, with other treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling also discussed. Some replies suggest that improvement is possible even beyond the two year mark while others caution against believing studies backed by the Post-Finasteride Foundation.
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