One year update on finasteride 1.25mg daily 2/27/2025
The user has been taking 1.25 mg of finasteride daily for over a year, noticing thicker hair and some regrowth. They plan to start using topical minoxidil, dermarolling, and mesotherapy before a hair transplant in February 2026.
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