18 months finasteride. 26M, started at 24 Progress Pictures 5/6/2025
A 26-year-old has seen hair improvement after 18 months on finasteride, with no side effects, and is considering switching to dutasteride despite difficulty obtaining a prescription. They also use dermastamping and are hesitant to try minoxidil, preferring to explore dutasteride first.
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