1,5 month fin 1mg + min 5% progress Progress Pictures 7/16/2024
A 21-year-old male has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for 45 days, noticing some new hair growth but continued hair loss. A reply suggests he is likely shedding and should give it more time for better results.
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