23 yo REALISTIC progress pictures - 3 years finasteride, 1+ year oral minoxidil Progress Pictures 2/17/2025
A 23-year-old shared progress pictures after using finasteride for three years and oral minoxidil for over a year, along with supplements and Nizoral shampoo, to address diffuse thinning. The user reported no side effects from oral minoxidil and expressed satisfaction with the gradual improvement in hair condition.
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