1 year of finasteride 1.25 mg daily. 21->22 years old. Progress Pictures 6/28/2023
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user experienced significant hair regrowth after taking finasteride for a year. They did not use any other treatments and did not experience any noticeable side effects.
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