Never give up! 1mg finasteride for the past year 9/26/2026
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A 22-year-old started taking finasteride at 20 to combat hair loss, experiencing significant shedding initially but no side effects. Despite challenges in obtaining dutasteride and oral minoxidil in Sweden, the user is content with the current hairline and considering additional treatments like microneedling.
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A user shared their positive experience using 1mg of oral finasteride daily for a year, noting significant hair regrowth and no negative side effects. Other users discussed their own experiences with finasteride, shedding, and side effects, with some considering adding minoxidil to their routine.
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A user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride 1 mg daily for two years and gradually introduced dutasteride 0.5 mg daily over four months. They reported no side effects and plan to switch fully to dutasteride due to its cost-effectiveness and potential effectiveness.
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