TRUST THE PROCESS! Glad I stuck with it. Hope it gives more hope to others. Progress Pictures 1/21/2026
Significant hair regrowth was achieved after 8 months on oral finasteride (1mg) and 5 months on oral minoxidil (5mg) without side effects. The user stressed the importance of patience and consistency, despite initial shedding.
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