Give finasteride time to work! Progress Pictures 5/28/2024
A user shared their 2-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting initial success, a period of shedding, and eventual improvement. Another user mentioned seeing no improvement until 14 months in, emphasizing the need for patience.
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