Progress Update. One year on fin 1mg/day Min 2.5mg/day. 50 years old. Progress Pictures 1/5/2025
A 50-year-old user shared progress after one year on oral finasteride 1mg/day, oral minoxidil 2.5mg/day, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects, but plans to switch to dutasteride 0.5mg/day due to recent hair loss. Other users commented on the visible improvement and discussed the potential impact of switching treatments.
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