Posting my before and after with longer hair, since a lot of people wanted to see it. Finasteride only. The first two pictures are before starting treatment, and the last two are 8 months in, 1.25mg daily, 24 years old. Progress Pictures 11/9/2023
A user shared before and after photos of their hair loss treatment using Finasteride. The treatment showed significant improvement after 8 months of daily use.
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The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.
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