Fin 4+ years. March 2020 to March 2024 Progress Pictures 3/22/2024
The user has been using finasteride for over four years with minimal side effects, successfully stopping hair thinning and achieving some regrowth. They shared progress photos, but some commenters requested clearer pictures of the crown to better assess the treatment's effectiveness.
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