My Dermatologist literally lied to me! Update 10/28/2025
A dermatologist prescribed 1mg Finasteride daily and 5% topical Minoxidil for hair loss, stating results would appear in 3 months, but later clarified it could take 1-2 years for full effects. The user is frustrated with the slow progress and feels misled about the timeline.
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